Version 276 allows program users to simulate aggregate plant operations more realistically than ever before. In addition to the modeling capabilities and blending calculations, the program helps track and
Chert Crusher report all aspects of plant operations including machine power usage, operating costs and emissions.These improvements provide program users the ability to implement the forthcoming AggOPTI profitability module to calculate profitability scenarios and determine the most profitable operating schedule to meet specific product demand.
Version 276 sets the stage for AggOPTI profitability modeling. Accurate profit modeling is the ultimate goal for aggregate producers and AggOPTI will provide it said Bryan Lewis, President of BedRock Software, LLC and inventor of the AggFlow program. AggOPTI is scheduled for release in 2012.AggFlow is used by aggregate producers, equipment manufacturers and dealers in more than 95 countries
Palladium Crusher to simulate aggregate and mining operations. AggFlow users calculate both aggregate mass and water mass balances flowing through a plant simulation to optimize and maximize production of desired products.
AggFlow simulations help improve profitability by identifying inefficiencies and bottlenecks in plant operations; by accurately assessing the impact of proposed changes or new equipment installations before they are made; and by reducing plant down-time and production errors. The program is popular because it provides the ability to conduct unlimited what-if? scenarios, it is accurate and easy to use. Users can select from the pre-populated equipment data library or install their own equipment models in the program using the generic equipment option. Currently, the
Uranium Crusher program includes more than 5,000 models of aggregate crushing, screening and washing equipment. BedRock is constantly adding to the data library and will add equipment upon request.BedRock Software, LLC has been providing the AggFlow program to the global aggregate industry since 1993. AggFlow is recognized as the global standard plant flow analysis tool.
On a conference call with analysts Tuesday, Martin Marietta Materials CEO Ward Nye said his company is committed to pursuing a merger with Vulcan Materials despite its rival's continued refusal to entertain a deal."We're not going to start something that we're not prepared to finish, and we just feel like that there is a lot of value here to be picked up sooner rather than later," Nye said.Raleigh-based
Rock Screening Plants Martin Marietta hosted the call in order to highlight what it says are "fundamental flaws" in Vulcan's explanation about why the merger is not worth pursuing. The two companies have been taking public swipes at each other for weeks. Each has released detailed presentations refuting the others claims.Martin Marietta is making its case to Vulcan shareholders in the hope that they will pressure the company's board to put the hostile takeover bid to a vote. Martin Marietta's merger proposal calls for each outstanding share of Vulcan stock to be exchanged for 0.5 Martin Marietta shares.
