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The next portable plant opportunities
A great shift has taken place within the crushing industry, and some of the biggest producers may not realize it. So says Don Brock, chairman and CEO of Astec Industries, who founded his company more...
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Brock, chairman and former CEO of Astec, dies
J. Don Brock, chairman and former CEO of Astec Industries, died Wednesday at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, Tenn. He was 76. Brock was diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer in 2012. Brock, a member of...
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Portable plant pioneers: Don Brock
Don Brock, chairman of Astec Industries Related post: Brock, chairman and former CEO of Astec, dies Five. That’s how many customers Don Brock, chairman of Astec Industries, tries to reach each day....
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Road to freedom
Astec’s late founder, Don Brock, said well-maintained highways reduce road noise and driver fatigue, which improves safety. If you’re anything like me, you often get complacent and take our highway...
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The future of portable plants
How much will the portable plant of the future resemble today’s machines? Photo courtesy of Kolberg-Pioneer Don Brock, the late Astec founder and former CEO who was one of my mentors, used to challenge...
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Why outside-the-box-thinking produces fresh opportunities
Processing recycled materials presents an opportunity to expand a business by reaching more customers without having to invest in more people or overhead. Photo: iStock.com/tomazl I used to travel to...
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