Tag: aggregate operations

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Determining when MSHA is inspecting or investigating

June 1, 2023By and

Although the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) makes regular inspections of mine sites, operators should be sure to manage an agency investigation differently.

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Taking advantage of new aggregate technology (Part 2)

April 25, 2023By

A second conversation during the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference gave insight into the kinds of cutting-edge aggregate technology industry experts are considering.

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Rogers Group acquires three Texas operations

December 15, 2022By

Rogers Group added three sand and gravel operations in Dallas, Lubbock and Ennis, Texas, from two different companies in the state.

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Holcim expands in Colorado via M&A

December 9, 2022By

The addition of J-2 Contracting Co. provides Holcim with an operational sand and gravel site in Greenley.

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Improving operations with brand-new equipment

August 17, 2022By and

Pit & Quarry paid a visit to Ohio-based aggregate producer R.W. Sidley to learn how operations have been since the installation of a new wash plant last year.

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How to effectively diagnose screen media problems

August 9, 2022By

Understanding how to properly combat issues related to screen media is a key to maximize uptime and minimize frustration.

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The Frazier Quarry’s North Plant first hosted a 5K in 2016, and it brought the race back in May of this year after the pandemic forced two cancellations. Photo: The Frazier Quarry

The Frazier Quarry looks to the future

August 2, 2022By

With a third operation online in 2022 and investments in two mainstay sites making impacts, The Frazier Quarry is ready for the coming years in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

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A look at the shop at Luck Stone's Rockville Plant in Rockville, Virginia. Photo: P&Q Staff

Luck Stone setting aesthetic standard at Rockville Plant

July 22, 2022By

P&Q’s Kevin Yanik reflects on a recent visit to Luck Stone’s Rockville Plant in Virginia where the company’s tone-setting workshop resides.

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Thorough machine inspections are designed to help maximize an operation's productivity and profits. Photo: Haver & Boecker Niagara

How to find the right screen media formula

April 8, 2022By

Steve Fair, Tyler engineered media manager at Haver & Boecker Niagara, outlines how to find the right screen media formula and the importance of doing so.

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