Current News
Contractor Connect
This November we will be exhibiting at the 2nd annual Contractor Connect in Palm Coast, FL. This 4-day event brings together protective and marine coatings industry contractors and suppliers through networking and other social opportunities. “We are excited to be a Platinum participant at this popular industry event,” said President and CEO Mike Johnston. “It [Read More]
Black Diamond is in the News!
Discover how Black Diamond abrasives restored a naval ship to its former glory in the popular trade publication, the Paintings & Coatings Industry Magazine. Read the full story here.
WE’RE EXHIBITING AT NACE 2018
Mark your calendars! We’ll be in Omaha from August 6-8 at the NACE International Central Area Conference. Visit us at Booth 304 to learn why our Black Diamond blasting abrasives hit harder and clean faster.
ABMA FINDINGS ON OSHA’S BERYLLIUM RULE
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 [Read More]
LA CYGNE UPDATES BAGGING OPERATION AND UPGRADES DUCTWORK
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.
CONTINUED PLANT IMPROVEMENTS IN COFFEEN
We are excited to announce a new truck scale installation at the Coffeen plant, which promises reduced cost and improved efficiency. The new truck scale provides more accurate weight readings than the previous belt scale. Coffeen’s electric control system is also in the process of being updated. These updates address potential safety issues and allow [Read More]
CONNECTING WITH OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES
The U.S. Minerals leadership team was in La Cygne, KS in June to support Swanfest, a well-attended local community event, as a platinum sponsor. We participated in the parade and hosted a washers game, and, best of all, connected with the La Cygne Plant’s community. “It was very rewarding to meet so many local people [Read More]
VISIT US AT THE INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE CONFERENCE
Mark your calendars – we’re exhibiting at the International Bridge Conference in Maryland this June! Quality abrasives are critical to restoring an aging bridge’s beauty and ensuring the long-term safety of the structure. Visit us at Booth #333 to learn why Black Diamond is the most effective blasting media for your bridge restoration project.
OSHA’S BERYLLIUM RULE: FOUR THINGS TO BE AWARE OF
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. Below are the four fundamentals to be aware of, including what the ABMA data [Read More]
WEBINAR: NAVIGATING THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION’S NEW BERYLLIUM RULE
“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 [Read More]
