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Quarry Faces: March 2024

March 8, 2024 By P&Q Staff

Check out photos from P&Q’s travels — including a visit to the Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s Operations, Health & Safety Seminar and the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference.

AGG1 returns with the co-located World of Asphalt March 29-31. Photo: World of Asphalt

Year-over-year momentum continues for AGG1

March 7, 2024 By Kevin Yanik

With the upcoming show in Nashville, AGG1 is poised to continue its trajectory of growth and success. Read more about the show’s history and what’s in store for 2024.

The Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is scheduled for March 28 at the Omni Nashville Hotel. Photo: P&Q Archives

Celebrating industry leaders of the past and present

March 6, 2024 By Kevin Yanik

The Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is quickly approaching. P&Q’s Kevin Yanik shares his initial thoughts on capturing the stories of those being enshrined as member of the 2024 class.

In its latest quarterly report on aggregates, the U.S. Geological Survey says aggregate production was up 3 percent in the third quarter. Photo: P&Q Staff

What public producers are saying about their fourth quarters

March 5, 2024 By P&Q Staff

Find out how a number of public aggregate producers – including Vulcan Materials and Martin Marietta – fared in the fourth quarter of 2023.

When to notify MSHA of an injury

March 5, 2024 By Bill Doran and Margo Lopez

A recent case calls into question when a mine operator has to immediately notify the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) of a particular injury.

Cutting-edge equipment to elevate quarry operations

March 1, 2024 By P&Q Staff

Take a look at new aggregate equipment offerings including drill bits and dewatering pumps from Conveyor Components Co., Epiroc and Sykes Group.

Marion Machine’s Brandon Godman suggests starting cone crushers within an operation one at a time for simplicity’s sake. Photo: Mellott

Suggestions for effective secondary crushing

February 28, 2024 By Marie Emerick

Marion Machine’s sales engineer presents pointers to get the most out of cone crushing equipment.

Diagnostics involve impact tests, vibration analysis and condition monitoring. Photo: Haver & Boecker Niagara

Preventive screen maintenance for peak productivity

February 27, 2024 By Thiago Henrique Buoso

Find out how implementing condition monitoring systems can minimize downtime and maximize ROI.

Says Michael Arnemann, vice president of Hammett Gravel: “Successful companies – our competition and our customers – are raising their levels of sophistication, technology and efficiencies. If we want to be able to keep up with our customers and compete with our competition, we have to raise our level or we’ll fall behind.” Photo: Hammett Gravel

Inside the new-look Hammett Gravel

February 26, 2024 By Kevin Yanik

The longtime Mississippi producer has undergone a series of changes of late in an effort to position the company for the future.