Editors’ Blog

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How interest rate increases are impacting inflation

April 26, 2023By and

Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch says while increasing interest rates have helped to slow core inflation, another increase could be on the horizon.

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From left: Natural Resource Partners’ Adam Clark, CalPortland’s Wyatt Roseman, Granite Construction’s Clint Cleland, Granite Construction’s Steve Hitzel and CDE’s Joe Teahl are among this year’s attendees. Photo: P&Q Staff

Gallery: 2023 NSSGA Young Leaders Annual Meeting

April 25, 2023By

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) Young Leaders Annual Meeting is ongoing in Florida. Check out a few sights from the industry gathering.

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Luck Stone, Caterpillar talk autonomous hauling

April 19, 2023By and

Charlie Luck discusses the history between Luck Stone and Caterpillar, detailing what led to the companies’ latest venture involving autonomous haul trucks.

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How Cat, Luck Stone see their latest project unfolding

April 17, 2023By and

Caterpillar’s Denise Johnson and Luck Stone’s Charlie Luck share additional details about their companies’ plans to scale autonomous hauling solutions for aggregate producers.

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AEM: Long-term hopes remain high for equipment manufacturers

April 12, 2023By

An Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) survey shows that while member manufacturers are still experiencing issues, there is hope that they will be resolved.

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How autonomous haulers will transform the Bull Run Plant

April 12, 2023By and

How do you run an active quarry operation when autonomous haulers are roaming the grounds? Luck Stone’s Charlie Luck and Caterpillar’s Denise Johnson offer perspective, sharing details about a special project in Virginia.

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Looking back and ahead at aggregate industry events

April 11, 2023By

Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik reflects on the many industry events that have already taken place in 2023 and looks ahead to upcoming travels.

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Leonard McCurley, who has attended ConExpo-Con/Agg for the last 60 years, received a proclamation at this year's show from show Dana Wuesthoff of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), which puts on ConExpo-Con/Agg. Photo: AEM

Six decades and counting for ConExpo veteran

April 10, 2023By

Leonard McCurley attended his first ‘ConExpo-Con/Agg’ in 1963, and he’s been at every show since over the last 60 years.

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Why Luck Stone is ultimately pursuing autonomous hauling

April 5, 2023By and

Charlie Luck explains why Luck Stone is willing to take the lead for the aggregate industry in partnering with Caterpillar to develop an autonomous hauling solution – one that can eventually be commercialized for aggregates.

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