Tag: crushed stone

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Looking back on the aggregate industry in 2019

December 5, 2019 By

A reflection on the year’s highs and lows produces a snapshot of how aggregate producers are performing as the next decade approaches.

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Hanson Aggregates - Penns Park Quarry Conveyor, Newtown, Pennsylvania. Photo: Zach Mentz

US aggregate consumption continues upward trend in second quarter 2019

September 20, 2019 By

Nearly 700 million metric tons of construction aggregate were produced in April, May and June of this year.

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South Carolina establishes state aggregate association

September 19, 2019 By

Michael Newman is executive director of the South Carolina Aggregates Association while Vulcan Materials’ Elliott Botzis serves as the first president.

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P&Q University Lesson 3: Geology

August 16, 2019 By

In lesson 3 of the Pit & Quarry University Handbook, readers learn about geology and different land ranges, as well as the aggregate produced from them.

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P&Q University Lesson 1: Industry Overview

August 1, 2019 By

The first lesson in Pit & Quarry University is an industry overview, which details the progress of every aspect of the industry.

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Gibraltar Rock, Sahara Sand team on JFK Airport reconstruction

July 10, 2019 By

The divisions of the Silvi Group Cos. are nearing the finish line on the delivery of 185,000 tons of sand and stone for runway No. 3 at the airport.

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The top 20 sand and gravel producers in the nation accounted for nearly 270 million metric tons in 2016, USGS reports. Photo: Kevin Yanik

USGS: Crushed stone consumption up 13 percent in first quarter

June 13, 2019 By

An estimated 281 million metric tons of crushed stone were produced and shipped for consumption in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2019, a 13 percent increase from last year.

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Level switch made for abrasive materials

May 28, 2019 By

Dynatrol’s DJ level switch is designed for bins or tanks in problem applications such as dust collection, sand, gravel, rock, crushed stone, ore, talc mine, crushed dolomite and recycled crushed concrete.

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USGS: Aggregate consumption up in fourth quarter 2018

March 25, 2019 By

An estimated 599 million metric tons of total construction aggregate was produced and shipped in the fourth quarter of 2018.

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