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Major’s Edwards shares market view for 2024

April 17, 2024 By

Ian Edwards, vice president responsible for global sales at Major Wire, discusses what’s happening within key U.S. construction markets and the current mood of customers.

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Stephen Whyte (left) and Chris Worley offered P&Q details about Astec Industries’ new Vari-Frequency screen technology, which they expect to “revolutionize the screen industry.” Says Whyte: “Anybody who’s run a screen has had a blinding issue somewhere along the line. This helps eliminate that.” Photo: P&Q Staff

Astec touts ‘first of its kind’ screening tech at AGG1

April 17, 2024 By

Astec Industries’ reimagined screen deck addresses blinding, utilizing a structured frame paired with a live, free-moving deck.

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NSSGA’s Michael Johnson says discussion on the next federal infrastructure bill must begin now. Photo: EXTREME-PHOTOGRAPHER/E+/Getty Images

What’s ahead for the funding of roads, bridges

April 17, 2024 By

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s Michael Johnson discussed the state of highway funding at the 2024 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference.

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Episode 12: Exhibitors, attendees reflect on AGG1 2024

April 16, 2024 By

Join Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski as they unpack their thoughts and reactions from AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo. In this episode, you’ll hear from aggregate industry members and what they thought of AGG1.

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Final crystalline silica rule emerges from MSHA

April 16, 2024 By

Get details on the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s (MSHA) final rule on respirable crystalline silica exposure.

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Effectively managing workplace exams

April 16, 2024 By and

Creating a comprehensive record of workplace exams is crucial for documenting adverse safety or health conditions found, notifying affected miners, and taking action to correct them.

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Says Vulcan Materials’ Frank Suarez: “2023 was a very good year for us. Our sales and operations teams worked to deliver value to our customers.” Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

Reflecting on the 2023 construction materials market (Part 2)

April 15, 2024 By

During a second discussion at the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, aggregate producers and equipment suppliers discussed 2023 materials demand and the impact of federal funding.

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IRock Crushers’ Nate Russell (pictured in foreground): “We had a half dozen or so yellow iron dealers that had a massive influx of inventory from their primary supplier. It certainly put us in a unique position.” Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

Reflecting on the 2023 construction materials market (Part 1)

April 12, 2024 By

As this year’s Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference discussions got underway, aggregate producers and equipment suppliers shared their assessments of 2023.

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How autonomy might redefine the quarry

April 11, 2024 By

Autonomous hauling has been getting a lot of love lately on the pages of Pit & Quarry. And […]

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