State of the Industry

After a successful 2022, industry stakeholders are optimistic that, given the right conditions, 2023 with be another bountiful year. Photo: P&Q Staff

Aggregate industry stakeholders hopeful for 2023

December 13, 2022 By

Aggregate producers, equipment manufacturers, dealers and state association heads are mostly optimistic heading into the new year.

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Legislative, regulatory developments to expect in 2023

December 11, 2022 By

Michael Johnson of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association explains what’s on the agenda come January when the next Congress gets underway.

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Kimball Equipment’s Kirk Rainbolt says deep equipment and parts inventories are critical in order to alleviate long lead times and fuel growth. Photo: Kimball Equipment

Why 2023 can be another good year for the industry

December 8, 2022 By

Kimball Equipment’s Kirk Rainbolt reflects on where the aggregate industry is at this moment in time while providing an optimistic outlook for the year ahead.

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Some producers are turning to overland conveyors to minimize their hauling operations. Photo: P&Q Staff

Producers turning to tech as solution to labor shortage

December 6, 2022 By

Kemper Equipment’s Greg Donecker offers an industry reflection for 2022 while outlining trends that emerged over the past 12 months.

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John Scepaniak says his company saw a bigger push this year for aggregates that were sustainably sourced. Photo: P&Q Staff

Scepaniak: Expect a return to normalcy in 2023

December 5, 2022 By

Wm. D. Scepaniak’s John Scepaniak reflects on the year that was in the aggregate industry while sharing his expectations for 2023.

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A stationary plant can support longer conveyor systems due to the site’s permanent structure. Photo: P&Q staff

Producers, suppliers adapting on the fly successfully

December 21, 2020 By

The FAST Act extension was good news for the industry, AMCAST’s Vinnie Rocco writes. But finding a long-term solution will be an uphill battle, as the U.S. may be facing COVID-related legislative delays well into 2021.

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How Colorado’s aggregate producers are faring these days

December 18, 2020 By

Todd Ohlheiser, executive director of the Colorado Stone, Sand & Gravel Association, discusses the state of the aggregate industry in the Centennial State.

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How North Carolina’s aggregate producers are faring

December 17, 2020 By

Jay Stem, executive director of the North Carolina Aggregates Association, discusses the state of the aggregate industry in the Tar Heel State – and more – with P&Q.

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Says Rock Machinery’s Bryant Fazer: “We see a significant need to maintain inventory levels to be responsive to our customer base.” Photo: Rock Machinery

Doing more with less the 2020 recipe for success

December 16, 2020 By

In a year that presented numerous obstacles, aggregate producers found quick cost-saving measures in existing operations and ran lean to bring down their cost per ton, writes Rock Machinery’s Bryant Fazer.

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