Aggregates Manager named GreyStone’s new Automated Log Washer as a Top 25 Rollout product for 2006 in its December issue.

Each year, the editors of Aggregates Manager award Top Rollout recognition to the products that “enrich the aggregates industry with innovation, productivity and/or greater supplier competition.”

This award recognizes the risk and reward of introducing new products to aggregates professionals, including the nearly 20,000 readers of Aggregates Manager. These readers include quarries, sand and gravel, crushed stone and other operations who appreciate that companies such as GreyStone make efforts to improve the efficiency and profitability of their businesses.

GreyStone’s High Frequency 4-ft x 8-ft Dewatering Screen was chosen as a Top 25 Rollout product in 2005.

According to the editors of Aggregates Manager, “Our staff reviews all the product introductions we’ve covered in the past year to pick out 25 that we believe are worth further review. Our priorities are new concept products . . . new series/new generation products in categories that relate to the aggregates industry, and other rollouts which serve our readers’ interests by increasing competition in a particular category.”

In working with customers around the United States, GreyStone realized that log washer operators had a tough challenge – finding a new way to keep the quality of aggregate consistent without having to make frequent and costly manual adjustments in the angle of inclination. The Automated Log Washer – developed and patented in conjunction with a leading U.S. Nebraska aggregate producer – increases efficiency, lowers labor costs and keeps the quality of aggregate consistent.

Working closely with a long-time customer, we came up with a solution: the Automated Log Washer has a hydraulic support system that is tied to a PLC sensor that detects the tonnage going through the unit. When the tonnage decreases, the system detects this and increases the angle of inclination until the sensor detects the proper tonnage. If tonnage increases, the hydraulic system automatically decreases the angle of inclination until the proper tonnage is detected. Upper and lower limit switches are employed to prevent excess inclination or damage to the unit.

Automating the variable incline section of the log washer with GreyStone’s new unit removes the need for human input beyond an initial calibration by the operator. The increase in efficiency and elimination of unnecessary labor costs solve the problem of inconsistent feed rate and uneven product quality – which in the past typically forced many operators to split the difference between clean material and lowered tonnage output.

MCCLUNG-LOGAN IN MARYLAND, VIRGINIA AND DELEWARE

COLUMBUS, NE – GreyStone, Inc., the Columbus, NE-based manufacturer of sand washing and aggregate processing equipment, announces McClung-Logan Equipment Company, Inc., as a new dealer covering the states of Maryland, Virginia and Delaware.

Founded in 1938, McClung-Logan is a leading distributor of construction equipment, including the Volvo line of rubber tire loaders and articulated haulers. Now, McClung-Logan will also carry the full line of GreyStone’s industry-leading equipment to complement its other product lines.

“We’ve been in the aggregate business for eight years with a full line of equipment and working with GreyStone will enable us to strengthen the services we already offer to our customers,” said Joe Stas, aggregate division manager.

With headquarters in Baltimore, MD, and seven additional offices in Virginia and Maryland, McClung-Logan is a full-service dealer, providing new and used equipment sales, service and parts support to its customers.

“We’re very happy to have McClung-Logan onboard as part of our dealer network. This enables us to fill in areas where we did not have representation,” said John Bennington, GreyStone’s vice president and general manager.

GreyStone manufactures a complete line of field-proven portable and semi-portable washing/screening plants, sand classification tanks and systems, single and twin fine material dewatering screws, single and twin coarse material washers, log washers, advanced computer control systems, portable sand plants, water clarifiers, rotary and vibrating screens, portable conveyors and radial stackers, blade mills, dewatering screens, portable screening plants, twin jets, cutter heads and aggregate reclaiming systems.

STONE PRODUCTS IN OHIO

COLUMBUS, NE – GreyStone, Inc., the Columbus, NE-based manufacturer of sand washing and aggregate processing equipment, announces the signing of Stone Products, Inc. as a new dealer covering the state of Ohio.

Headquartered in Canton, OH, Stone Products offers local dealer support for GreyStone’s full equipment line – including single and twin, fine and coarse material dewatering screws; Aggre-Spec? classifying systems, featuring the exclusive Windows®-based Aggre-Spec V6? sand re-blending system; portable and semi-portable washing/screening plants; radial stackers and conveyor systems. Stone Products was founded in 1970, and has become an area leader in the distribution of aggregate equipment.

“Stone Products will allow us to strengthen our presence in Ohio,” said GreyStone Vice President and General Manager John Bennington. “With their history and aggregate experience, we are confident they will be a strong representative for our equipment and our organization.”

“We feel very fortunate to represent GreyStone. It’s a very well-received, well-respected line of equipment, known for its quality and the technical expertise behind it,” said Stone Products President George Carmack. “We give our full support to representing GreyStone in Ohio.”

GreyStone manufactures a complete line of field-proven portable and semi-portable washing/screening plants, sand classification tanks and systems, single and twin fine material dewatering screws, single and twin coarse material washers, log washers, advanced computer control systems, portable sand plants, water clarifiers, rotary and vibrating screens, portable conveyors and radial stackers, blade mills, dewatering screens, portable screening plants, twin jets, cutter heads and aggregate reclaiming systems.

BERRY TRACTOR AND EQUIPMENT CO. IN KANSAS

COLUMBUS, NE – GreyStone, Inc., the Columbus, NE-based manufacturer of sand washing and aggregate processing equipment, announces the signing of Korte Bros., Inc., as a new dealer covering Indiana.

Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, Korte Bros. offers local dealer support for GreyStone’s full equipment line – including single and twin, fine and coarse material dewatering screws; Aggre-Spec? classifying systems, featuring the exclusive Windows®-based Aggre-Spec V6? sand re-blending system; portable and semi-portable washing/screening plants; radial stackers and conveyor systems.

“Korte Bros. is a long-established dealer with an excellent reputation in the industry,” said GreyStone Vice President and General Manager John Bennington. “We are confident they will be a strong representative for our equipment and our organization.”

Servicing a variety of industries throughout Indiana, Korte Bros. recently celebrated 85 years as a full service dealer of construction equipment – offering sales, service, parts and training. The addition of the GreyStone product line broadens Korte Bros.’ offerings to existing customers and provides opportunities with new ones. Beauford Mullins is president and general manager of Korte Bros., and has been with the company for 45 years. Ken Myers, service manager, and Joe Heiny, parts manager, have more than 70 years of combined experience.

“GreyStone is very serious about the aggregate business. The company’s knowledge and expertise in washing and screening – and the quality of GreyStone’s products – are excellent,” said Mullins. “Because GreyStone has the ability to completely engineer plants, and also build structures, we’re able to provide complete stationary and portable plants – and even turnkey operations. That ability is a definite plus.”

GreyStone’s classifying systems product line consists of more than 30 stationary, semi-portable and portable designs with up to 11 stations. GreyStone’s Windows?-based AggreSpec V6? sand re-blending program features an exclusive three-method system that automatically selects the most efficient process for re-blending two spec products simultaneously, and delivers up to 15 percent higher productivity than single-method programs. Engineering and manufacturing capabilities and flexibility allow support structures, classifying tanks, fine and coarse material dewatering screws, screens and conveyors to be customized to fit an operation’s specific production needs.

GreyStone’s versatile Aggre-Washer™ and Screening Plants enable Korte Bros.’ customers to eliminate the cost of sand hauling. Producers can choose from five portable and 10 semi-portable plant designs that can be customized to fit specific producer requirements. Each screen deck is equipped with spray bars to ensure maximum washing. GreyStone manufactures the versatile Aggre-Washer and Screening Plants with a single- or twin-dewatering screw classifier, capable of processing from 100 to 350 TPH depending on screw speed.

GreyStone manufactures a complete line of field-proven portable and semi-portable washing/screening plants, sand classification tanks and systems, single and twin fine material dewatering screws, single and twin coarse material washers, log washers, advanced computer control systems, portable sand plants, water clarifiers, rotary and vibrating screens, portable conveyors and radial stackers, blade mills, dewatering screens, portable screening plants, twin jets, cutter heads and aggregate reclaiming systems.