Archive for July 2019

Volume, pricing increase in second quarter 2019 at Martin Marietta

July 31, 2019 By Zach Mentz

Aggregate volume and pricing at Martin Marietta improved 9.9 percent and 3.4 percent, respectively, during the second quarter, compared to the same period last year.

MACC Tech is a two-year program designed to provide students with basic knowledge of aggregate production, asphalt and concrete production, and construction equipment and techniques. Photo: iStock.com/1715d1db_3

Ohio program to provide welcome workforce solution

July 31, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

MACC Tech, a groundbreaking program on the horizon in the Buckeye State, aims to prepare the next generation of industry employees.

Solving the industry’s people problem

July 30, 2019 By PQ Staff

2019 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference attendees discussed the many labor challenges they’re encountering these days, as well as solutions to solidify the industry’s workforce.

Double-digit growth highlights second quarter 2019 at Vulcan Materials

July 29, 2019 By Zach Mentz

Net earnings at Vulcan Materials were $198 million in the second quarter, a 24 percent increase compared to last year’s second quarter.

Superior partners with crushing parts manufacturer

July 29, 2019 By Zach Mentz

Superior Industries entered into a strategic partnership with CMS Cepcor, a manufacturer of crusher spares for the mining and aggregate industries.

The Aggregate Expo is held every three years in early March, often in snowy and cold conditions in Fargo, North Dakota. Photo courtesy of General Equipment

General Equipment’s Aggregate Expo a hidden gem

July 29, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

A dealer based in Fargo, North Dakota, plays host to a unique outdoor trade show aimed at facilitating intimate manufacturer-producer relationships.

Enaex USA Daveytronic OP Digital Blasting System

July 27, 2019 By PQ Sponsor

The latest evolution of Davey Bickford product range, DAVEYTRONIC OP is a simple and accurate digital blasting system from the latest development of our Daveytronic Digital Blasting System product portfolio.

North Carolina Aggregates Association inducts inaugural HOF class

July 25, 2019 By Zach Mentz

The North Carolina Aggregates Association enshrined three men into its new Hall of Fame (HOF) during the association’s Annual Convention.

Dealers who offer quality, steady service are more capable of adding to their equipment and parts sales and, in turn, maximizing their own profit margins. Photo courtesy of Telsmith.

How dealers are shifting their approach to customer service

July 25, 2019 By Kevin Yanik

Procuring enough people with technical skills to service equipment is problematic for producers, but dealers are stepping in to provide service where shortcomings exist.