Tag: 2022 Pit and Quarry Roundtable and Conference

Says Turner Staffing Group’s Thomas Haun: “We don’t just want to bring somebody into the company to put a butt in a seat. I think that’s a recipe for failure.” Photo: izusek/E+/Getty Images

Producers, manufacturers ramping up workforce development efforts

August 31, 2022By P&Q Staff

Aggregate producers and equipment manufacturers discussed how they are recruiting and retaining high-quality employees in a challenging labor environment.

Handicapping the 2024 presidential race

July 27, 2022By Marie Emerick and Kevin Yanik

Former speaker Newt Gingrich took a few minutes to share his outlook on the 2024 presidential election at the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference.

Breaking down a supply chain like no other

July 27, 2022By P&Q Staff

With a variety of pain points present with equipment and parts supply, aggregate producers and manufacturers shared their most recent experiences at the 2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference.

Turner Mining Group’s Keaton Turner says all of his company’s employees see the impacts of inflation’s doing. “Whether they feel it or not, they’re asking for pay increases,” he says. Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

How producers, manufacturers are managing inflation

July 26, 2022By P&Q Staff

Participants at the 2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference discussed the rapidly changing economic environment, exploring best approaches to price increases on a variety of fronts.

Is a return to the U.S. manufacturing of old feasible?

July 20, 2022By Marie Emerick and Kevin Yanik

Newt Gingrich, a virtual guest at the 2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, discusses the state of U.S. manufacturing and the nation’s reliance on other countries.

Quarry Faces: July 2022

July 14, 2022By P&Q Staff

Check out additional photos from the 2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Attendees included representatives from aggregate producers, manufacturers and dealers.

Former House speaker explores the workforce challenge

July 6, 2022By Marie Emerick and Kevin Yanik

During a Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference visit last month, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich discussed the workforce and the variety of obstacles creating problems for employers in dire need of people.

Gallery: More sights from the 2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable

July 6, 2022By P&Q Staff

Check out some additional photos from the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference that took place last month at Chateau Elan in Braselton, Georgia.

Gingrich discusses supply chain at P&Q event

June 29, 2022By Marie Emerick and Kevin Yanik

During a P&Q Roundtable visit, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich detailed why he expects shortages and high pricing to likely continue through 2023.