Tag: 2020

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IMA-NA mine safety award honorees revealed

September 21, 2021By

The Industrial Minerals Association – North America (IMA-NA) recognized seven organizations with its annual safety award.

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The 2021 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference took place at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina. Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

Reflecting on 2020 at the Pit & Quarry Roundtable (Part 2)

August 11, 2021By

Part 2 of our 2020 reflection coverage from this year’s Pit & Quarry Roundtable continues.

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Reflecting on 2020 at the Pit & Quarry Roundtable (Part 1)

August 10, 2021By

Aggregate producers and equipment manufacturers looked back on perhaps the most turbulent year of their careers, with most sharing that the pandemic’s worst remnants are behind the industry.

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The handshake makes a triumphant return

June 24, 2021By

Due to the pandemic, there were too many moments over the last year where two people weren’t reading from the same greeting handbook. But P&Q’s Kevin Yanik says the handshake is officially back.

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A number of factors are currently driving dredge sales, including challenges with permitting. Photo: Supreme Manufacturing

P&Q Profile: Supreme Manufacturing’s Neil Hoobler

May 15, 2021By

Supreme Manufacturing president Neil Hoobler paid P&Q a visit to discuss the very latest in dredging.

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Cement consumption outlook positive for 2021, 2022

April 9, 2021By

The Portland Cement Association (PCA) released a cement consumption and construction activity outlook, forecasting an increase for the next year and a half.

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How conveyor shipments, orders trended last year

March 31, 2021By

The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) shared trends data at its 88th annual meeting, which was held virtually.

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Divestitures are sometimes required to complete a deal involving crushed stone, sand and gravel operations. Photo: iStock.com/peuceta

USGS: 2020 sand, gravel production nearly on par with 2019

March 10, 2021By

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) published data about 2020 construction sand and gravel production, pointing out top-producing states while offering a comparison to prior years.

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USGS: Crushed stone production down slightly in 2020

March 10, 2021By

Crushed stone production across the U.S. was down a bit in 2020 according to a new report from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Find out how many tons of crushed stone were produced last year.

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