Representing Mellott this year were Bailey and Caleb, who laced up their running shoes and joined hundreds of participants for the challenging and rewarding race through the quarry’s haul roads and scenic landscape. Events like the Crusher Run showcase the strong sense of community that exists throughout the aggregates industry and provide a meaningful way to give back while connecting with customers, partners, and fellow industry professionals.

The official charities benefiting from this year’s event were and A, two organizations making a tremendous impact in the lives of those they serve.

provides financial assistance and grief counseling to the families of construction workers who have lost their lives in work-related accidents. Their mission helps families navigate some of the most difficult moments imaginable, offering both immediate support and long-term resources during times of tragedy.

empowers athletes with disabilities to participate in endurance events by pairing them

with trained volunteers. Through inclusion, encouragement, and teamwork, ASA helps individuals achieve goals they may have once thought impossible while building lasting friendships and strengthening communities.

As a company deeply rooted in the aggregate and construction industries, Mellott is honored to support organizations that align with the values of service, safety, and community. We believe that events like the Crusher Run are about more than competition—they are opportunities to make a positive impact and strengthen the relationships that help our industry thrive.

We are especially proud to partner with our customers in supporting charitable events such as the Crusher Run. Whether we’re working together on a job site, helping maximize plant performance, or participating in community initiatives, these partnerships extend far beyond business.

Thank you to Martin Marietta for hosting another outstanding Crusher Run and for helping raise awareness and support for two incredible organizations. We look forward to continuing to support events that bring our industry together for a great cause.

Congratulations to all participants, volunteers, organizers, and supporters who helped make the 2026 Crusher Run a success.

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Material innovation is central to improving plant performance, and Xresist is designed specifically to strengthen across a wide range of industrial applications.

Where Xresist Delivers the Most Value

is particularly well-suited for equipment exposed to continuous sliding abrasion, particle impact, and chemical attack. Key applications include:

• Screens and screening equipment
• Screw conveyors
• Transfer chutes and material handling chutes
• Cyclones and separation systems
• Dust handling and collection equipment

These are typically high-maintenance areas in aggregate and mineral processing plants. Xresist provides a durable barrier that helps reduce wear rates and extend maintenance intervals.

Key Performance Features

Xresist is formulated to balance fast application with strong long-term durability:

• Fast cure system with excellent working (pot) life
• Trowelable consistency for easy application
• Water-finished surface for a smooth, low-friction finish
• Outstanding resistance to a wide range of industrial chemicals
• Excellent adhesion to metals, ceramics, concrete, and many other substrates
• Service temperature capability up to 248°F (120°C)

This combination makes it suitable for both repair work and preventative wear linings in demanding plant environments.

Technical Performance Data (at 75°F / 24°C)

Application timing is critical in plant maintenance planning. Xresist is designed to set quickly while still giving crews workable time to apply it properly:

• Pot life: 5 minutes at 75°F (24°C)
• Functional cure: 3 hours at 75°F (24°C)
• Full cure: 16 hours at 75°F (24°C)

Cure times will decrease as temperatures increase, allowing for faster return-to-service in warmer conditions.

Built for Real-World Plant Conditions

From high-impact to chemically aggressive dust collection systems, Xresist is designed to hold up where traditional liners often fail. Its strong adhesion and thermal resistance make it a dependable option for both new builds and field repairs.

As a trusted service and support partner in the aggregate and mining industries, Mellott works with wear solutions like Xresist to help operations reduce unplanned downtime and improve equipment reliability.

Storage and Shelf Life

Xresist is formulated for stability and long-term usability:

• Minimum shelf life: 2 years
• Storage requirement: cool, dry environment

Proper storage ensures consistent performance when the product is needed in the field.

Final Takeaway

Metso Xresist wear compound delivers a practical combination of speed, strength, and chemical resistance for some of the toughest wear environments in processing plants. Whether used on screens, chutes, conveyors, or dust systems, it provides a reliable protective layer that helps extend equipment life and reduce maintenance frequency.

For operations focused on uptime and long-term cost control, wear protection isn’t optional—it’s essential.

If you’re evaluating whether Xresist is the right fit for your operation, the best next step is to connect with the specialists at Mellott. Our team can help assess your specific wear challenges, recommend application areas, and walk you through installation considerations and expected performance in real-world conditions. Whether you’re dealing with high abrasion, chemical exposure, or frequent maintenance cycles, we can help you determine where Xresist will deliver the most value in your plant. Reach out to our specialists to get practical guidance tailored to your equipment and operating environment.

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The day was filled with good food, great conversation, and outstanding live music from . More than a celebration, it was a chance to pause, reflect, and express gratitude for the incredible team that drives our success every day.

A Message of Gratitude and Growth

During the event, CEO Rich Blake delivered his year-end address, recognizing the many accomplishments achieved throughout the year and, most importantly, the people who made them possible.

Rich highlighted a year marked by strong growth across our business lines and an expanded geographic footprint. By adding experienced industry professionals and expanding our service center network, Mellott has continued to fortify its capabilities and better serve customers nationwide.

“Our employees truly make the difference,” Rich shared.

That sentiment was echoed throughout his address, emphasizing that �ѱ�����dzٳ�’s people, combined with our equipment, technology, facilities, and quality of workmanship, establish our family of companies as best in class. Our high standards in training, customer service, and professionalism continue to set our workforce apart and position us for long-term success.

Guided by Our Core Values

At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Safety, Integrity, Commitment, Respect, and Excellence. These principles guide our decisions, shape our culture, and drive our performance both internally and in how we serve our customers.

As we reflect on the year behind us, we are proud of the progress we’ve made and grateful for the dedication, teamwork, and professionalism shown by our employees every day.

Looking Ahead

The annual Christmas Party served as a reminder that �ѱ�����dzٳ�’s success is built on people—our team, our partners, and our customers. With a strong foundation and a shared commitment to excellence, we look forward to building on this momentum and continuing to grow together in the year ahead.

From all of us at Mellott, Merry Christmas and here’s to an incredible 2026!

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The GP Series: built for versatility, heavy feed, and easy upkeep

The GP Series was developed to be flexible and tough in secondary crushing roles where feed conditions vary — coarse to extra fine — and where the feed flow or size can change throughout the day. Key benefits you’ll see in the field:

• Large feed opening relative to footprint. accept oversized feed better than many machines in the same weight class, meaning fewer pre-screening headaches and higher effective throughput in variable-feed situations.

• Versatile cavity and stroke options. can be fitted with different cavities, eccentric strokes, and speeds so you can tune throughput and product gradation to match your plant. That makes them especially useful where the crushing stage must adapt to other equipment in the circuit.

• Steeper chamber / shorter stroke — forgiving with wear. The GP chamber geometry is steeper and the stroke shorter compared with HP chambers. That design helps the feed opening remain relatively large even as liners wear, maintaining throughput and reducing the need for frequent setting changes.

• Simple to maintain and service. GP crushers were engineered for easy access and serviceability — shorter maintenance windows, quick liner changes, and a range of standard spare-part options to keep operating costs predictable.

Put simply: if you need a reliable secondary crusher that handles fluctuating feeds, oversized rocks, or one machine that must do a bit of everything, the GP Series is an excellent, practical choice.

The HP Series: high-performance shape and consistent production

The Nordberg® HP Series targets a slightly different need set: consistent, high-capacity crushing with excellent product shape and tight gradation in multi-stage plants. Highlights include:

• Designed for predictable capacity and product shape. The focuses on delivering consistent throughput and high-quality cubical products — ideal for plants where finished gradation and shape are critical.

• Optimized speed and efficiency for fine-to-medium crushing. HP crushers typically run at higher speeds and are tuned for multi-stage crushing where downstream feed is controlled and consistent. That makes them a go-to for tertiary or quaternary duties where product spec is the priority.

• Lower operating and wear costs in steady-state operations. In plants with stable feed and choke-fed conditions, the HP Series’ design often results in lower wear part consumption per ton and lower total operating costs over long campaigns.

Side-by-side (practical) comparison

• Feed variability: GPs are typically better at handling variable and oversized feed.

• Product shape & gradation: HP’s are optimal for more consistent, cubical product in controlled circuits.

• Maintenance & uptime: GP designed for simpler, quicker service; HP optimized for long, efficient campaigns when feed is stable.

• Tuning flexibility: GP offers more tuning options (strokes, cavities) for mixed-duty plants; HP’s strengths lie in predictable performance for specific crushing stages.

• Best use case: GP = flexible secondary (and some tertiary) crushing with varying feed; HP = high-performance multi-stage plants where output spec is paramount.

How to choose for your plant (quick checklist)

1. What’s your feed like? If the feed is variable or contains oversized rock, favor GP. If the feed is consistent and you need tight specs, favor HP.

2. Which crushing stage? GP is often specified for secondary where flexibility matters; HP is commonly used for tertiary/quaternary to guarantee shape.

3. Are operating costs or downtime your primary worry? GP’s easier maintenance can reduce downtime; HP’s efficiency can lower wear cost per ton in steady-state plants.

4. Do you need automation or remote control? Both series integrate Metso automation options; match the control package (IC/automation) to your plant goals.

How Mellott helps you get the most from either machine

At Mellott we don’t just sell crushers — we help you pick, install, start up, train, and maintain the right Metso solution for your operation. Whether your plant benefits more from the GP Series’ rugged adaptability or the HP Series’ high-performance consistency, we offer:

• Parts & scheduled maintenance programs to reduce downtime.

• Startup and commissioning services to tune the crusher for your circuit.

• Operator training and plant integration so you hit production targets faster.

• Field service and rebuild capability to maximize lifetime value.

If you’d like, we can run through your feed analysis and production targets and recommend the precise GP or HP model, cavity, and automation package that matches your ROI goals.

Bottom line

Both the Metso GP and HP Series are excellent cone crushers — the GP is the go-to when feed variation, oversized material acceptance, and simple, adaptable maintenance are priorities; the HP is ideal when predictable capacity and a high-quality, cubical product are required in a controlled, multi-stage circuit. Choosing the right one comes down to your feed characteristics, production specs, and how you balance uptime vs. product shape.

Want help choosing which model best fits your plant? Contact our experts for the recommend models and configurations to fit your needs.

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Mellott is proud to announce that we have been awarded Gold-level Partner status in the Partner Excellence Program—a distinction that reflects our team’s dedication, performance, and commitment to supporting producers throughout the aggregates industry.

This recognition from Metso highlights our consistent focus on delivering exceptional service, deep product expertise, and reliable solutions that keep our customers up and running. We are honored to be acknowledged for the work we put in every day to strengthen our partnership with Metso and to support the success of our customers across the country.

A Shared Achievement Across Our Family of Companies

In addition to �ѱ�����dzٳ�’s recognition, we’re excited to celebrate that both and our valued partners within the Mellott family, also earned Gold-level partner status. This achievement across all three organizations demonstrates a unified commitment to excellence, teamwork, and delivering unmatched value in the field.

Together, Mellott, NorX, and Southern Machinery continue to drive innovation, expand support capabilities, and champion Metso’s mission through every installation, service call, and customer interaction.

Thank You to Our Teams and to Metso

We extend our sincere appreciation to Metso for this honor, and we want to recognize the hard work of our incredible teams who made this achievement possible. Their dedication to quality, collaboration, and customer success is at the heart of everything we do.

We look forward to building on this momentum and continuing to deliver industry-leading solutions for our customers for years to come.

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Time was critical. With production halted and material piling up, they reached out to Mellott for help and our team immediately sprung into action.

Friday
Our team received the call asking if we had an Omnicone 1560 available. The customer’s crusher had gone down, and they needed a replacement fast.

Monday
We confirmed a solution:  Assembling a Omnicone 1560 using our in-stock inventory of parts at our Warfordsburg, PA facility.

Tuesday
Our talented technicians built the unit, completed no-load testing on our , and had it ready to ship–all within 4 days of receiving the call.  The rebuilt Omnicone 1560 was transported to the customer’s site, arriving that same evening.

Wednesday
Installation began immediately, and by Thursday evening, the unit was back in production, ahead of the customer’s deadline and fully operational.

This project is a tremendous example of the dedication, speed, and teamwork that define Mellott. From parts availability and assembly to testing, delivery, and startup, every department worked together to deliver a solution that minimized downtime and got our customer back to doing what they do best: crushing rock and keeping production moving.

At Mellott, we don’t just sell equipment, we deliver solutions and support that keep our customers running.  Reach out to Mellott service.  We keep you crushing!

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November 4, 2025

Warfordsburg, PA

Mellott is pleased to announce that Nick Ecker has been appointed as the company’s next President, effective November 3, 2025.

Mr. Ecker brings extensive executive leadership experience across the construction equipment and heavy machinery industries, with a strong background in operations, sales, and strategic organizational growth. His leadership approach and focus on continuous improvement align with �ѱ�����dzٳ�’s core values and long-term strategic vision.

In conjunction with this appointment, Rich Blake will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Mellott. In this capacity, Mr. Blake will maintain responsibility for the company’s overall strategic direction, long-term industry relationships, and future growth initiatives, including the evaluation of synergistic acquisition opportunities.

“We are excited to welcome Nick to Mellott,” said Rich Blake, Chief Executive Officer. “His industry experience and leadership style will be an asset to the organization as we continue to strengthen our market position and pursue new opportunities for growth.” 

Mellott looks forward to Mr. Ecker’s leadership and contributions as the company continues its commitment to operational excellence, customer success, and strategic growth.

About Mellott
Mellott is an innovative leader in the crushing, and screening business. We partner with the aggregate, slag, construction and environmental industries as a true full-service provider supporting customers with our expertise and leadership. We treat our customers as whole entities, and our spectrum of contract crushing, engineered systems, equipment, parts, and service are unmatched by any company in the business.

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Magnetic Liners: Smart Protection That Stays Put

�ѱ�����dzٳ�’s are the next generation of wear protection. They can be applied to any steel surface with no bolts, no glue, no welding required. Installation is quick and simple, and the powerful magnetic attachment ensures a secure fit even on vibrating screens and chutes. That means you can protect your equipment without the hassle of complex installation or lengthy downtime.

Built for Durability and Performance

Our wear products are built to handle the toughest environments. Whether you’re working in crushing, screening, or material handling applications, these solutions deliver reliable performance where it counts most. With �ѱ�����dzٳ�’s magnetic liners, you get a combination of durability, flexibility, and ease of use that helps keep your operation running smoothly.

Why Choose Mellott

Mellott partners with producers across the aggregates industry to provide complete wear protection solutions. Our team understands your challenges and we deliver the right products to keep your equipment performing at its best.

Ready to upgrade your wear protection?
Contact Mellott today to learn more about our , wear liners, screen media, and tube covers, and discover how we can help you protect your investment and boost efficiency.

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What is the NSSGA Legislative & Policy Forum?

The NSSGA (National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association) often joined with Hill Day alongside and is a key annual event.

It’s purpose-built for:

• Telling the story of our industry to elected officials and decision-makers, highlighting the ways aggregates are foundational to infrastructure and the economy.
• Promoting policy priorities that matter—everything from regulation, sustainability, access to aggregates, transportation, workforce development, and more.
• Equipping industry participants with advocacy tools—how to engage with legislators, how to communicate impact, and understanding the political landscape.

Hosting “Hill Day” meetings where attendees meet directly with members of Congress and their staff to share firsthand the challenges and opportunities facing the aggregates sector.

Why This Year Matters

Some of the reasons this year’s forum feels especially important:

• Over 340 attendees from across the industry are coming together—amplifying collective voice, networking, and coordinating advocacy efforts.
• Policy issues remain complex: environmental regulations, transportation infrastructure funding, permitting, sustainability, supply chain challenges, and labor/workforce concerns are at the top of the agenda. This forum provides a chance to align on goals and strategies.
• With national elections approaching, Hill Day offers timely opportunity to engage lawmakers while they are setting priorities and agendas.

�ѱ�����dzٳ�’s Role

Rich Blake and Justin Mellott are doing more than just attending, they’re actively participating:

• Engaging in meetings with legislators and their staff to ensure �ѱ�����dzٳ�’s perspective (and the broader industry’s) is heard.
• Learning from sessions and webinars offered by NSSGA and partner associations to strengthen our ability to advocate effectively.
• Sharing insights inside Mellott, so what we learn here informs how we approach regulatory, operational, and sustainability challenges back home.

Looking Ahead

At Mellott, we believe that progress comes from being part of the conversation. The insights gained this week on policy, relationship‐building, and shared industry challenges will help us continue to drive forward with purpose. We’re proud to support NSSGA, invest in advocacy, and stand alongside colleagues who are working to build a stronger, more sustainable future for our industry.  Learn more about Mellott or  contact us by clicking HERE.

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This unique, tree-shaped bike wash is more than just functional, it’s a piece of public art. Designed and built with creativity and skill by students from and , with guidance from teaching artist, Jeremy Waak and trades professionals, the 12-foot by 25-foot structure blends art, engineering, and the natural beauty of Pennsylvania’s landscape.

Mellott was honored to support the project by donating labor and materials, as well as providing project management, detailed engineering, fabrication, assembly, and painting. For us, it was more than just a community contribution, it was an opportunity to connect with local students, educators, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike team on something that will benefit residents and visitors for years to come.

“Coming together to successfully accomplish goals is what Mellott is all about, whether for customers, ourselves, or our community,” said Greg Walters, Sr. Manager of Safety, Training & Performance for Mellott. “For this project, besides helping our community, the added benefit was getting to better know and work with the school leaders, students, and the Turnpike representatives. As projects tend to go, always coming down to ‘crunch time’, our engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, service, and training departments performed flawlessly working to support this community effort.”

For Mellott, this project also carries historical significance. Nearly 85 years ago, Mellott supplied stone for the original construction of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Today, as the Turnpike celebrates that anniversary, we’re proud to again contribute to a project that reflects innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to serving the community.

The Sideling Hill Trailhead will officially open on Saturday, September 20, 2025, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebration from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The trailhead offers access to more than 600 miles of trails within a 25-mile radius, including , Raystown Lake, and Bicycle PA Route S  making it an incredible addition for cyclists, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

We’re excited for everyone to experience the new trailhead and to see the student-designed bike wash in action. For Mellott, it’s a reminder of the impact we can have when we bring together our expertise, our community, and our commitment to building something that lasts.

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