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Tim Drewelow |
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It seems every year we have reason to challenge our “Dredging Crew”; this year certainly is no different. Neil Shaull and Dean Paup have stepped up to the challenge and are on track to have an outstanding year. When I look back over the past 20 – 25 years and compare the past with the present, it’s remarkable to see the changes. Just to name a few, over the years we have gone from a gravity screen and settling bin to a computer controlled classifier. We have gone from 150 tons per hour production to well over 400 tons per hour. We have gone from 8’ steel pipe to 10’ plastic. The list goes on, but the most noticeable change is our moving times. Twenty-five years ago moving from one site to another was a 3 to 4 week project we attempted once maybe twice a year. The past few years we have been moving 4 to 5 times a season, taking from 5 to 8 days, depending on available help. In April this year we moved from Ivanhoe to Hess in just 3 days! That’s from the time they quit producing at Ivanhoe until they started producing at Hess - in 3 days!! For those of you that don’t know all that is involved in tearing down, moving 25 semi loads, setting back up, and making spec materials, 3 days is amazing! For all those involved, Neil and Dean, our trucking department, to all the extra help, “Way to go” and thanks for your hard work and efforts. Oh, by the way, we have 6 moves scheduled this year, and approximately 400,000 total tons, and as I kid Steve, all through an 8 ¾ inch pipe. Keep up the good work!
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