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SGI Announces Acquisition of Panamint Valley Limestone

HAGERSTOWN, Maryland (Oct. 10, 2023) – SGI, a Standard Industries company and manufacturer of innovative roofing products, building materials, and agricultural products, today announced its acquisition of Panamint Valley Limestone (PVL), a southern California-based quarry that mines limestone for building materials and a variety of other end uses.

It's Official! DSC Dredge Launches its 3-Day Aggregate Training Short Course

DSC's Annual Dreducation Class Expands into a 3-Day Aggregate Training Short Course – 27th – 29th February, 2024


RESERVE, LA - DSC is a leading innovator in dredge manufacturing, committed to pushing the boundaries of excellence in the field. With a history of groundbreaking achievements, DSC continues to set industry standards by delivering cutting-edge solutions and providing industry professionals with invaluable resources and training. After months of planning, DSC officially announces a significant enhancement to its annual Dreducation Class.

Updates on State and Federal Energy Regulations for the Fan Industry

Presented by Doug Yamashita, Director - OEM Sales & Mark Bublitz, Executive Vice President - Industry Affairs

 

• Updates on the California Energy Commissions Title 20 Regulation and What to Expect on Fans Shipping After the Compliance Date

• The Department of Energy’s Test Procedure

• Possible Issues with the California Energy Commissions Regulation and the Department of Energy’s Test Procedure

• Next Steps for the DOE’s Federal Energy Efficiency Regulation

 

Wednesday, September 27 at 3:00 p.m. CST

 

Fan Fundamentals: Fan Development and Testing

Presented by David Moore, Engineer

 

Fan Fundamentals - Fan Development and Testing

The purpose of this presentation is to educate industry professionals on fan development and testing fundamentals so they can develop a basic understanding of the process for fan analysis, testing, and verification. At the end of this presentation, you will understand:

Fan Fundamentals - Module 3 - Noise

Presented by Doug Jones, ETO Products & Applications

 

Fan Fundamentals - Noise

  • Describe the calculation procedure for overall sound and frequency weighting
  • Scale sound data to alternate operating conditions
  • Adjust sound data to account for fan configuration in the field
  • Use blade pass frequency and its first harmonic as design criteria in fan selection
  • Identify sound attenuation options to mitigate noise concerns

 

Wednesday, June 14 at 3:00 p.m. CDT

DSC Dredge Charts New Course with Succession Plan for VP & CFO Role: Doy Dugan to Succeed Retiring Kevin Dolan

DSC Dredge today announces the retirement of Kevin Dolan from his position as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (VP & CFO). Kevin has dedicated 15 years to DSC and during his time worked closely with President and CEO Bob Wetta as they developed DSC’s financial policies. As a member of Senior Management, Dolan oversaw a plethora of areas which included accounting, taxation, treasury operations, contract review, risk management and corporate planning/forecasting to name a few.

Modular Transfer Point Kit For Belt Conveyors Offers Faster Installation and More Options

[Neponset, IL] – The global leader in conveyor accessories has reimagined the bulk handling transfer chute to reduce downtime for installation and offer more options for future modifications.  The Martin® Transfer Point Kit from Martin Engineering includes modular horizontal loading zone, settling zone, and stilling zone configurations, providing easier installation and a wider variety of chute options while facilitating future upgrades.

Fan Fundamentals - Level 2, Module 1 - Aerodynamics

Presented by Matt Raymond, P.E., Staff Engineer - Research & Development

 

Fan Fundamentals - Aerodynamics
• Describe how the fan affinity laws work, and why changes in size and speed independently impact fan/system interaction.
• Apply dimensionless parameters to aid in determining a fan type’s suitability for a given application.
• Evaluate whether a custom (heavy industrial) fan is required or a catalog (general industrial) offering is sufficient for a given application.

Astec Industries Debuts RX-405 Cold Planer at CONEXPO 2023

Compact mill provides versatility and flexibility

 

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., MARCH 14, 2023 - Astec Industries is debuting its newest asphalt cold planer today at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas, Nevada. The versatile RX-405 milling machine is ideal for contractors who need a smaller cold planer that offers versatility and flexibility in a variety of applications. With the addition of the RX405, Astec’s mills now range from 2 feet to 13 feet in cut width.

 

What Happens When a Backward-Inclined Centrifugal Fan is Run Backwards?

In this video, New York Blower’s lead aerodynamic expert and P.E., Matt Raymond discusses a commonly asked question, what happens when a backward-inclined centrifugal fan is run backwards?

• Using a clockwise, size 33, airfoil fan mounted on an AMCA accredited test chamber, we are able to evaluate how wheel rotation impacts static pressure, air flow, and break horse power.

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