Archive for June 2022

AEM’s Wuesthoff previews the next ConExpo-Con/Agg

June 30, 2022 By P&Q Staff

Although 2020’s show was cut short due to the pandemic, one trade show executive expects a record turnout for the industry’s largest show in 2023.

Astec Industries is investing $5 million into an expansion of its factory in Northern Ireland. Photo: Astec

Astec expanding Northern Ireland factory

June 29, 2022 By Jack Kopanski

Astec Industries is adding square footage to its factory in Omagh, Northern Ireland, bringing the total space to more than 100,000 sq. ft.

Gingrich discusses supply chain at P&Q event

June 29, 2022 By Marie Emerick and Kevin Yanik

During a P&Q Roundtable visit, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich detailed why he expects shortages and high pricing to likely continue through 2023.

Votorantim Cimentos’ new partnership focuses on sustainability

June 29, 2022 By Jesse Khalil

Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA) partners with the Plug and Play Sustainability Platform to leverage early-stage emerging technology.

The MR 130(i) PRO presents opportunities in natural stone and recycling, according to Kleemann. Photo: Kleemann

Kleemann offers preview of its Bauma showcase

June 29, 2022 By Kevin Yanik

The Mobirex MR 130(i) PRO, a new mobile impact crushing plant, is expected to debut at the October trade show in Germany.

Vermeer Continuous Surface Mining

June 29, 2022 By PQ Sponsor

In most cases, the material being produced by a CSM is in a consistent range with few fines and can be fed directly into a secondary crusher if needed.

Michele Stanley, vice president of government and regulatory affairs at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), took part in a Q&A at the 2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

Breaking down the industry’s legislative, regulatory agenda

June 29, 2022 By Jack Kopanski

Michele Stanley provided Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference attendees with an overview of the issues the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association is currently focused on.

FMI anticipates the next industry transactions that close will be driven first by buyer synergies. Photo: P&Q Staff

Plenty to keep tabs on within the aggregate industry

June 28, 2022 By Kevin Yanik

P&Q’s Kevin Yanik reflects on the business environment surrounding aggregates, presenting key takeaways from the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference.

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich spoke on issues such as the supply chain, inflation and infrastructure at the 2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

Gingrich, former House speaker, visits P&Q Roundtable

June 27, 2022 By Jack Kopanski

Newt Gingrich touched on a variety of business issues during a virtual visit to the 2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, including infrastructure, the supply chain and energy.