ON THE
MARK
Feather in Our Cap
This may come as a surprise to you, but . . . ConExpo‐Con/Agg is right
around the corner! It seems like just yesterday we were walking 25
miles a day all over the Las Vegas Convention Center, but in March
2014, we will be doing it all again. In this issue, we begin our first
"ConExpo‐Con/Agg Countdown" column, which will detail all of the
updates and show news available in the run‐up to the big event.
We are doubly pleased to announce that The Association of Equipment
Manufacturers (AEM) has awarded Rock Products its exclusive "Top
Level VIP" supporting publication status for ConExpo‐Con/Agg 2014.
This designation is only given to publications that are able to provide
the wide audience and extensive targeted content that is critical to the
success of the show.
Our parent company Mining Media International, in addition to Rock
Products, also publishes Cement Americas, Concrete Products, Quarry
Equipment Marketplace, C&D; World, Coal Age, Engineering & Mining
Journal, Equipo Minero and other industry leading publications, as well
as conferences such as Haulage and Loading, Longwall, Frac Sand
Insider Conference and Automation + Energy Conference.
We are proud that our extended family of mining and construction‐
materials magazines qualify us for Top Level VIP status. Not all aggre‐
gates industry publications qualified for this exclusive level of support.
We are able to provide the show with a vital platform for promotion,
which in turn gives greater visibility to the exhibitors that drive the
show's success. You'll be hearing more about that in the months ahead.
There is more good news to report as well.
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Rock Products, Volume 116 Issue 7, (ISSN 0035‐7464) is published month‐
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The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) announced
that it will take a supporting role for Rock Products' Automation &
Energy Conference. Taking place November 19‐21, 2013, in Atlanta at
the Galleria Centre, the Automation & Energy Conference will provide
the aggregate and construction‐materials community with information
and resources to make the most of automation and energy opportunities.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Free and controlled circulation to qualified sub‐
scribers. Non‐qualified persons may subscribe at the following rates: USA
and Canada, 1 year, $82.00; 2 year, $139.00. Outside the USA and Canada, 1
year, $134.00; 2 year, $249.00 surface mail (1 year, $191.00; 2 year,
$352.00 airmail delivery). For subscriber services or to order single copies,
write to Rock Products, 8751 East Hampden Avenue, Suite B1, Denver, CO
80231 USA; call +1 303‐283‐0640 (USA) or visit www.mining‐media.com.
SUBSCRIPTIONS: To update or cancel a subscription, email
circulation@mining‐media.com.
"NSSGA is pleased to become a sponsor of the Automation & Energy
Conference hosted by Rock Products magazine and Mining Media
International," said NSSGA President Gus Edwards. "In keeping with its
mission to further the education of
aggregates producers, this show offers a
great opportunity to learn more about
the application of automation techniques
in a quarry environment and to explore
ideas for energy efficiency."
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We thank them for their support.
Mark S. Kuhar, editor
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(330) 722‐4081
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