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Kevin Yanik is editor-in-chief of Pit & Quarry. He can be reached at 216-706-3724 or kyanik@northcoastmedia.net.

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Fischer Mining transitioning to second production site Posted on 03 Nov 2023 in the featured & Features & From the Magazine categories.

Fischer Mining is humming along at a second sand and gravel operation south of Minneapolis as it nears the completion of a legacy site.

Holcim US rebrands Chicagoland operations Posted on 02 Nov 2023 in the News categories.

Among the rebranded locations are aggregate sites in the greater Chicago area that formerly operated as Lafarge.

Aggregate volumes down, pricing up at Summit Materials Posted on 02 Nov 2023 in the News & Road to Prosperity categories.

The company provided perspective on third-quarter activity within its aggregate business, with president and CEO Anne Noonan offering an update on the Argos USA merger.

Purvis Industries acquires Torque Drives Posted on 02 Nov 2023 in the News categories.

The transaction gives Purvis Industries an expanded presence in the Northeast as an independent bearing and power transmission distributor.

MLPA launches fundraising campaign for Upp endowment Posted on 02 Nov 2023 in the featured & News categories.

The Missouri Limestone Producers Association (MLPA) is paying tribute to longtime Conco Quarries leader Chris Upp, developing a scholarship in his name.

Revenues, profit up at USLM in third quarter Posted on 01 Nov 2023 in the News & Road to Prosperity categories.

United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) reports its lime and limestone revenues were up 13.5 percent in the quarter.

More growth for Martin Marietta despite shipment declines Posted on 01 Nov 2023 in the News & Road to Prosperity categories.

Aggregate revenues and gross profit were up in the third quarter at Martin Marietta despite a 7 percent dip in shipments. Chairman and CEO Ward Nye offers details.

Sunrock, Sykes Supply leaders reflect on the industry (Part 1) Posted on 01 Nov 2023 in the featured & Features & From the Magazine categories.

Longtime business rivals Bryan Pfohl and Steve Zelnak reminisce about the aggregate industry they came into decades ago and how it’s evolved for the better.

Dirt World Summit draws hundreds to Houston Posted on 31 Oct 2023 in the featured & Features & From the Magazine categories.

Find out what you missed at BuildWitt’s inaugural event, which went in depth on the issue plaguing the industry the most: the workforce.