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The production of crushed stone, sand and gravel in the fourth quarter showed signs of softening, according to FMI Capital Advisors. Photo: Diatrezor/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

USGS: Aggregate production dipped slightly in 2023

March 1, 2024By Kevin Yanik

Fourth-quarter gains in crushed stone and sand and gravel put an end to several quarters of consecutive decreases.

Manufacturers discuss industry perception

February 28, 2024By P&Q Staff

Equipment suppliers discuss the steps they’re taking to position their companies and the aggregate industry in a positive light.

Looking ahead to AGG1 2024

February 21, 2024By Marie Emerick

Equipment manufacturers share their 2024 trade show strategies, with many detailing their excitement for the upcoming AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo.

Hill: ‘2023 was an exceptional year’ for Vulcan Materials

February 16, 2024By Kevin Yanik

Chairman and CEO Tom Hill weighed in on the recent performance of Vulcan Materials Co., which released its fourth-quarter and year-end 2023 financial results Friday.

Knife River has locations in 14 states, stretching as far west as Hawaii and as far east as Minnesota. Photo: P&Q Staff

Knife River makes ‘strong finish to a historic year’

February 15, 2024By Kevin Yanik

President and CEO Brian Gray reflects on the company’s performance in 2023, which was Knife River’s first as an independent company.

Fragmentation monitoring systems can offer insight on fragmentation in loader buckets, on conveyor belts and in other key places in the mine process. Photo: P&Q Staff

How Summit Materials’ aggregate business is performing

February 15, 2024By Kevin Yanik

Summit, which released its fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 financial results Thursday, says it established annual records for revenue and profitability.