MARTIN ENGINEERING BLOG

Welcome! Below you will find a collection of insights by leading professionals detailing their experiences in the bulk handling industry.

Where Does All That Rock Come From?

This summer, I had a backyard oasis installed at my home. It consists of an in-ground swimming pool, concrete patio, and landscaping. Watching the progress was entertainment for ...
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Getting Conveyor Belts & School-Aged Kids Back On 'Track'

All of the sudden, summer is over...at least the activities are as the heat index is still well over 100°. My kids did all of the summer things, checked the boxes, and now it is ...
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Do you ever take sand home with you from the beach?

Anyone that has been to the beach is well aware of the fact that sand makes it back with you when the day is done. Just as fugitive material (dust, spillage, carryback) can ...
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This (Not So) Old House

Before we get into it, there’s one thing you need to know about me. I love HGTV. House Hunters, Property Brothers, Fixer Upper...I can’t get enough. Well, just over a year ago my ...
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Conveyor Belts: The Good, Bad, & Ugly

A picture is worth a thousand words. So these three photos speak volumes (3000 words to be exact). I take a lot of photos when I travel to job sites because they can tell the ...
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Cannonball!

I love summer. A couple of years ago, I moved into a house that had a new pool installed. Nothing brings me more joy than to have friends and family over on a hot summer weekend ...
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