Rock to Road

Rock To Road caters to the aggregate and roadbuilding sectors by offering readers current news and insights. The publication features articles on aggregate facilities, success stories from quarry and highway construction projects, and thorough analysis of crucial issues such as taxation, land use, trucking regulations, and more. Additionally, it provides updates on new products and equipment, maintenance advice, personnel changes, news about manufacturers and suppliers, coverage of conventions and trade shows, and other relevant information for aggregate producers and roadbuilding contractors.

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Simulators provide workers the opportunity to experience operating heavy machinery in a safe fashion - Rock to Road

Dec 16, 2024 | rocktoroad.com | Monica Dick

Good training is essential for workers in all construction sectors, but in-class learning can only go so far and letting trainees run large and expensive equipment can be problematic (or expensive, should the worst happen). Simulators are an invaluable tool for training workers by allowing them to experience running the equipment in a safe fashion. CM Labs are one of the most prominent developers of simulators for the construction sector.
Planning for climate resilience in the aggregate industry - Rock to Road

Dec 9, 2024 | rocktoroad.com | Sean Lynch

Canadian cities and towns are facing an unprecedented surge in extreme climate events like flooding, heatwaves and high winds. These increasingly frequent and intense storm events are leaving municipalities, provincial governments and private industries with little time to recover and adapt before the next disaster hits. The aggregate industry is no exception.
Screening issues: Case studies from the field - Rock to Road

Aug 27, 2024 | rocktoroad.com | Alex Caruana

In the world of aggregate production, vibratory screens often face multiple challenges, with numerous potential solutions. While theoretical discussions are valuable, practical case studies provide concrete examples of how theory can be applied to solve real-world problems. Case Study 1: Overcoming Bottlenecks in a Limestone Production CircuitA limestone producer had been operating their circuit as designed for approximately 10 years, maintaining their equipment meticulously.
Government of New Brunswick launches new skilled trades department - Rock to Road

May 7, 2024 | rocktoroad.com | Jack Burton

MONCTON, N.B. – The Government of New Brunswick has launched Skill Trades NB, a new department that serves as a replacement and rebranding of its previous apprenticeship and certification branch. Skilled Trades NB will oversee the administration and promotion of skilled trades and apprenticeships in the province, with the rebrand supporting a renewed interested in these sectors.
The road to net zero - Rock to Road

Apr 9, 2024 | rocktoroad.com | Jack Burton

Adaptation is on the agenda for the aggregates and roadbuilding industries. This is due to Canada’s pledge to reduce carbon emissions to 40 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030 and ultimately reach net zero by 2050. These goals, and the changes they will bring to the sector, were the topic of Rock to Road’s inaugural virtual event, the Road to Net Zero.
It’s milling time! - Rock to Road

Nov 27, 2023 | rocktoroad.com | Andrew Snook

When it comes to milling equipment, the needs and demands each contractor has can vary from job to job. However, there are some common needs that original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have identified for many of their customers. One of the biggest drivers for investment for certain milling technologies is the level of experience of a company’s crew. Less experienced crews value a simpler machine says Raleigh Harrelson, product verification and validation supervisor for Astec.
Canada’s Federal Infrastructure Minister addresses letter of concern from provincial leaders - Rock to Road

Jun 29, 2023 | rocktoroad.com | Jack Burton

WHISTLER, Ont. – Canada’s Infrastructure Minister, Dominic Leblanc, met with his provincial and territorial counterparts in British Columbia last Wed., June 21, to discuss the future of Canada’s infrastructure spending. These conversations followed a letter by Canada’s premiers addressed to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calling for more information regarding the replacement of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, whose $33 billion were fully allocated as of March 2023.
Durham Region wins Project of the Year Award for road rehabilitation project - Rock to Road

Jun 28, 2023 | rocktoroad.com | Jack Burton

WHITBY, Ont. – Durham Region’s use of sustainable materials in road building is being recognized. The region was awarded the Ontario Public Works (OPWA) Project of the Year Award in the category of transportation under $2 million for a rehabilitation project that made use of recycled materials on a 3.6 kilometre stretch of Newtonville Road.
McCloskey reorganizes brands as MPP Global - Rock to Road

Jun 27, 2023 | rocktoroad.com | Jack Burton

KEENE, Ont. – Things are on the move at McCloskey. The company announced they have restructured their brand line, consisting of Lippmann, McCloskey International, McCloskey Environmental, MWS Equipment and TESAB, to be known as Material Processing Products Global (MPP Global) moving forward. As part of this rebranding, Lippmann’s vice president, Kevin Kiesgen, has been promoted to vice president of global sales for MPP Global.
DEVELON’s 7-series wheel loaders to feature new suite of smart technologies - Rock to Road

Jun 26, 2023 | rocktoroad.com | Jack Burton

SUWANEE, GA – DEVELON’s crop of 2023 7-series wheel loaders are set to arrive on the market with new technologies developed by the company, including the company’s exclusive Transparent Bucket feature and an around view monitor (AVM) camera system. The Transparent Bucket technology was developed to minimize blind spots for operators when the bucket is raised. This is achieved through two cameras, each installed with protective guarding, mounted high on the cab and low on the axle of the machine.