According to data compiled by The World Counts, 2.12 billion tons of waste are generated each year on a global basis. Approximately 99 percent of goods consumers buy is trashed within six months. To put this in perspective, if all of the world’s waste...

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Here at General Kinematics, we are always moving forward. Not only to make sure that our products are top of the line but to make sure that our customers are getting the most effective machine and highest return on their investment (most bounce for the...

Challenge In a process used to make quicklime, a substance used in cleaning solutions, paper mills, and the food industry among other applications, limestone is mined from calcium carbonate deposits. Once the soon-to-be quicklime limestone has been extracted...

For as long as humanity has been enthralled by the glimmering glow of metal, mining has been an essential part of our society. From the early days of men swinging pickaxes and pushing mine carts to today’s technologically advanced mining operations, mining...

Without question, concrete is the most popular building material in the world. Almost anyone on the street could tell you as much without hesitation. Of course, the average person likely also believes that concrete is concrete and that’s that. Construction...

Here at General Kinematics, we design our equipment for 24/7 uptime. Able to endure decades of high demand, GK units are known for requiring very little maintenance. However, Murphy’s law or “anything that can go wrong, will go wrong” can strike at any...

Metal casting has been entwined with the United States from the very beginning, driving the westward journey into the industrial revolution and making its way today in the ever improving world of automobiles. Foundry has truly been at the heart of America,...

The industrial composting process has evolved into a science. Gone are the days when people thought of compost as a pile of dirt and leaves rotting in the backyard. Today, composting is about making a high-quality product and, more importantly, selling...

When it comes to investing in new capital equipment, businesses today are constantly challenged with making a value determination between cost and quality. Should they spend more to buy a higher quality machine, or save money and purchase an adequate machine...