U.S. Minerals will exhibit at Booth #1048 during the 2022 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo in San Antonio, TX from March 6-10, 2022. The inaugural event brings together customers, partners, and thought leaders from the corrosion and coatings industry.
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U.S. Minerals is pleased to announce the hire of Neil Veron, Jr. as Regional Sales Manager for the Harvey, Louisiana U.S. Minerals Plant. He will support the region, including Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
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The conversation around surface preparation today now involves the fastest production rate, the lowest consumption rate, the best availability, the lowest cost, and the safest option for everyone. Aaron Holdread welcomed Keith Gabbard from TCR Coatings to discuss the important differences between common slag abrasives like coal, garnet, nickel, and copper. Watch the webinar recording to determine which material is the best fit for your next project, based on type, shape, dust levels, availability, and of course price.
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TINLEY PARK, IL, MONTH DAY, 2021-- U.S. Minerals, a leading provider of slag product resources for the roofing and abrasives industry, recently announced the retirement of Mike Mayronne, Regional Sales Manager for the company’s Harvey, Louisiana Plant.
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We have made the difficult decision to cease all production activities and shut down our Anaconda, Montana facility on June 30, 2021. This unique site has presented significant logistical challenges since opening the plant in 2013.
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US Minerals is excited to be a Platinum sponsor at this popular, live industry event. You’ll discover the latest coating industry technologies and get to see the products, services, and equipment in action.
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The U.S. Minerals team is proud to welcome Jim Opolony as the new Technical Operations Manager at U.S. Minerals.
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On behalf of the U.S. Minerals Board and leadership team, we are happy to introduce Peter Kossis as the new President of U.S. Minerals.
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As of Monday, March 23, Illinois and Louisiana are operating under "shelter-in-place" protocols for all non-essential business operations. Essential business functions for U.S. Minerals, which include essential supply to critical infrastructure projects, manufacturing for in-process orders and shipping/receiving, are planned to continue at both locations. Should the current directives change, we will communicate with impacted customers directly and will share timely updates on our website. Please contact your U.S. Minerals representative if you have any further questions or concerns at this time.
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After four years of talented oversight, Mike Johnston has retired as President and CEO of U.S. Minerals, and will now serve in an advisory role on our Board of Directors with oversight of business strategy, sales, marketing, and raw material sourcing.
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The Black Diamond sales team has been hard at work so far this year, connecting with current and potential customers at several industry events.
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In April, Black Diamond abrasives supported two organizations that help veterans.
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We welcome two new team members to our growing team.
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For the second year in a row, we attended and were a sponsor for PaintSquare’s Contractor Connect, an industry event that connects suppliers with qualified buyers.
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Tiffany Stifter, the Office Coordinator of the La Cygne, KS plant, spearheaded the effort to support a Christmas gift program for local children in need at our La Cygne plant.
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Our President and CEO Mike Johnston spoke about abrasives on the popular industry podcast Manufacturing Talk Radio.
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We upgraded the Harvey bagging system by replacing the original 1948 machine with a newer model.
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Discover how Black Diamond abrasives restored a naval ship to its former glory in the popular trade publication, the Paintings & Coatings Industry Magazine.
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This November we will be exhibiting at the 2nd annual Contractor Connect in Palm Coast, FL.
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During Q3, we attended a variety of conferences where we shared our product's story.
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"Due to some of the confusion created by the beryllium rules, the competition between these abrasive media producers has intensified. Unfortunately, some in the industry see this confusion as an opportunity to spread false claims about how these rules will impact certain blasting media but not others."
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Know the facts. The ABMA (Abrasive Blasting Manufacturers Alliance) has created a video to address misinformation surrounding OSHA's new Beryllium Rule.
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We have improved dust collection at the bagging process in La Cygne. Upgraded ductwork and technology at the north bag house has improved dust collection, reducing the likelihood of potential safety and environmental hazards, and enhancing our overall efficiency.
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We are excited to announce a new truck scale installation at the Coffeen plant, which promises to improve our efficiency.
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In La Cygne, long-term customer Maguire Iron, Inc used Black Diamond 3060 coal slag to prepare the local water tower for a new beginning.
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The Black Diamond leadership team was in La Cygne, KS in June to support Swanfest, a well-attended local community event, as a platinum sponsor.
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A nation-wide truck driver shortage may delay your shipment of Black Diamond Abrasives. Plan ahead to avoid delays and additional operational costs. We are recommending at least 48 hours notice (longer if possible) to schedule your shipment.
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"We are going to continue to educate the marketplace, our customers, OSHA and our legislators on what the facts are." Mike Johnston, President and CEO of U.S. Minerals, recently spoke on a panel discussing OSHA's new beryllium rule. He emphasized his concern that existing data doesn't support the need for this additional regulation in the abrasives industry.
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The Abrasive Blasting Manufacturers Association (ABMA) was created to address the overreaching nature of OSHA's new beryllium rule. To that end, ABMA had reputable labs test all the common forms of frequently used blasting media to determine if they contained beryllium.
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Black Diamond Abrasive Products exhibited in February in Washington D.C. at the True Value Spring Reunion. This conference was a chance for True Value owners to speak with current and prospective vendors, and learn more about their products.
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From January 15 to 18, U.S. Minerals exhibited Black Diamond Abrasive Products at the 2018 annual SSPC (Society for Protective Coating) Conference, the largest commercial industrial painting conference in the country.
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“The science speaks for itself.” Sponsored content on PaintSquare considers the shortcomings of OSHA’s proposed beryllium ruling. The perspective highlights that the decision would affect all blasting media, not just slag products and that the rule would raise costs on abrasive blasters without increasing safety.
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U.S. Minerals was pleased to attend the Contractor Connect event, presented by PaintSquare and Paint BidTracker. While participating on a panel discussion, U.S. Minerals CEO, Mike Johnston, attempted to dispel some of the misconceptions regarding the hazards of beryllium exposure during abrasive blasting operations.
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Contradicting non-slag manufacturers’ false claims that glass abrasives are a “safe alternative” for blasting and contain “no toxic metals such as Beryllium, as found in slags,” an independent study commissioned by the Abrasive Blasting Manufacturers Alliance (ABMA) set the record straight by proving that all of the glass samples tested contained beryllium, in addition to arsenic, cadmium, and lead.
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Have you seen our updated Black Diamond Abrasive Products packaging? We redesigned our packaging to introduce the new brand, and we even incorporated customer feedback for an improved client retail experience.
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