Tag: 2020

Randy Breaux

Motion Industries’ Breaux named CEO of the Year

December 16, 2020 By

Randy Breaux, president of Motion Industries, earned a top 2020 honor from the Birmingham Business Journal during a virtual event.

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U.S. Concrete’s Red River Plant in Thackerville, Okla., produces about 600,000 tons of concrete sand per year. Photo: P&Q Staff

How Oklahoma’s aggregate producers are faring these days

December 15, 2020 By

Devery Youngblood, executive director of the Oklahoma Aggregates Association, discusses the state of the aggregate industry in the Sooner State – and more – with P&Q.

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What’s in store for public works construction in 2021?

December 14, 2020 By and

Dodge Data & Analytics forecasts public works construction starts to be flat in the new year. Richard Branch, Dodge Data’s chief economist, explains why in a video interview with Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik

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Industry trends and observations from the Upper Midwest

December 14, 2020 By

One trend General Equipment & Supplies’ Micah Tysver points out is the idea that coarse aggregate is getting harder to find, meaning portable plants are becoming more of a necessity.

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How Georgia’s aggregate producers are faring these days

December 11, 2020 By

Jeff Wansley, executive director of the Georgia Construction Aggregate Association, discusses the state of the aggregate industry in the Peach State – and more – with P&Q.

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NSSGA’s Stanley named a top lobbyist

December 10, 2020 By

The Hill recognized Michele Stanley of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) for delivering results for NSSGA members in the halls of Congress and with the administration.

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An aerial view of Washington Rock Quarries' Kapowsin Quarry. Photo: Jonathan Hart

How Washington state’s aggregate producers are faring

December 9, 2020 By

Bruce Chattin of the Washington Aggregates & Concrete Association, discusses the state of the aggregate industry in the Evergreen State – and more – with P&Q.

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An end-of-year visit with P&Q’s aggregate forecaster

December 7, 2020 By and

What general economic trends or events are influencing the aggregate forecast of SC Market Analytics’ David Chereb for 2021 and beyond? P&Q pays Chereb a video visit to find out.

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

USGS: Third-quarter aggregate production slips 5 percent

December 4, 2020 By

While crushed stone production for consumption slipped 6 percent, sand and gravel experienced a quarterly drop of 4 percent, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reports.

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