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AUTOMATION ENERGY NSSGA to Support Rock Products' A+E Conference in Atlanta ABB NAMES ULRICH SPIESSHOFER CEO The Board of ABB has unanimously appointed Ulrich Spiesshofer, the head of its Discrete Automation and Motion (DM) division, as chief executive officer. He will succeed Joe Hogan in this role in an orderly transition on Sept. 15, 2013. Hogan will continue with ABB for some months as senior advisor to the Board. Spiesshofer joined ABB's Executive Committee in 2005 and was named responsible for DM in 2009. He has led a doubling of the division's revenues by organic and inorganic means, and the integration of Baldor – ABB's largest ever acquisition. He has increased profit margins through a turnaround in Robotics, as well as the profitable growth and relentless execution of the motors and drives activities. "ABB has developed a strong bench of talent: I am extremely pleased that the new CEO comes from within the company, and brings a solid track record and deep knowledge of the portfolio," said ABB Chairman Hubertus von Grünberg. "Ulrich has been a key force in shaping and implementing ABB's strategy, and the integration of Baldor stands out as a benchmark for successful large acquisitions." 28 ROCKproducts • JULY 2013 Rock Products is pleased to announce that the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Associ‐ ation (NSSGA) will take a supporting role for the magazine's Automation & Energy Conference. Taking place Nov. 19‐21, 2013, in Atlanta at the Galleria Centre, the Automation & En‐ ergy Conference will provide the aggregate and construction‐materials community with information and resources to make the most of automation opportunities and en‐ ergy efficiencies that allow for more effi‐ cient and profitable plant operations. "NSSGA is pleased to become a sponsor of the Automation & Energy Conference hosted by Rock Products magazine and Min‐ ing Media International," said NSSGA Presi‐ dent Gus Edwards. "In keeping with its mission to further the education of aggre‐ gates producers, this show offers a great opportunity to learn more about the appli‐ cation of automation techniques in a quarry environment and to explore ideas for en‐ ergy efficiency." The Automation & Energy Conference will feature educational sessions including: ■ Panel Discussion: Technology: What's New? ■ Automation Opportunities in a Quarry ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Automation Opportunities in a Batch Plant Maximizing Plant Productivity By Benchmarking & Evaluating Performance Linking Energy & Reliability – Your Key to Sustainability Energy Audits Logistics and Truck Technology Data Mining and Decision Making Plant Networking and Intelligent Plant Systems Conveyor Systems, Automation and Monitoring Off‐Road Truck Technology: Tracking and Diagnostics High Efficiency Motors Predictive Maintenance, Remote Diagnostics and Asset Management Solar and Wind: Renewable Energy for Plants Investing in High Tech Human Capital – The Employee of the Future Legal Issues Impacting Energy and the Environment "We are thrilled to have NSSGA supporting this event. NSSGA brings a wealth of knowl‐ edge and experience in the area of automation and operations, and will bring more value and resources for conference attendees," com‐ mented Mark Kuhar, Editor, Rock Products. Resilient Hybrid Coupling for VFDs, Motors, Diesel Engines The Kop‐Flex MAX‐C WB hybrid coupling is a new solution for managing torsional vi‐ bration in high‐performance drivetrains powered by synchronous motors, variable‐ frequency drives, and diesel engines, or those driving reciprocating machinery or handling shock loads. Developed by the Kop‐Flex unit of Emer‐ son's Power Transmission Solutions busi‐ ness, the design combines a maintenance‐free, non‐lubricated MAX‐C resilient coupling half with a lightweight di‐ aphragm, disc or high‐performance gear coupling half, depending on the application. The hybrid design matches the advantages of a low‐cost, lightweight flexible coupling half for the driven shaft, with the vibration‐ damping of a MAX‐C coupling half on the motor end. The maintenance‐free MAX‐C dampens high drivetrain torque loads, while the overall hybrid design reduces weight, cost and inertia, eliminating the need for oversized and costlier drivetrain components. Various designs of the engineered hybrid www.rockproducts.com