MARTIN ENGINEERING BLOG

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

Unpopular Opinion - Spring Is Messy & It Sucks

Do you know anyone who absolutely despises spring? Probably not because I feel like I am on an island alone. I don’t like it, not one bit, not anything about it! Have I always ...
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Your Complete Guide To Attending AGG1 2022 (with links!)

The National Stone, Sand, and Gravel Association is ready to rock Music City from March 29-31 as they host the AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo in downtown Nashville. As in previous ...
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Shutdowns & Pit Stops: Reevaluating The Need For Speed

Casual observers may foolishly take for granted one critically important and highly strategic aspect of stock car racing—the art and science of the pit stop. Watching pit stops is ...
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If Material Handling Seems Complicated - Break It Down!

I am a big football fan (Go Pack, Go!), and even though my team didn’t make it to the Super Bowl, I am still a huge fan of the sport. I love everything about it, the exciting ...
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Reducing Dust Without Dust Collectors

Passive dust control methods are ways to control dust without “capturing” or “suppressing.” Manipulating the air speed is a common method. That statement is how I started a recent ...
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Do You Know Your Behavior Tendencies? Can They Improve?!

I rarely get excited about things, I’m sometimes even cynical. I don't normally work too hard on changing my bad habits or exercising self-improvement (at least that is what my ...
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