Tag: equipment and technology

Headshot: Frank Squires

P&Q Hall of Fame inductee Squires retiring

July 1, 2020 By

Superior Industries’ Frank Squires, enshrined in the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame in 2018, is calling it a career after serving the aggregate industry for more than a half-century.

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

P&Q Profile: Washington Rock Quarries’ Jonathan Hart

April 14, 2020 By

A conversation with the vice president of the Washington state company, exploring family businesses, ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020 and much more.

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The new Leopard DI650i DTH drill rig at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020. Photo: P&Q Staff

Reducing drill maintenance to new minimums

April 7, 2020 By

As seen at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020, equipment manufacturers are simplifying drill rig design to the benefit of quarry maintenance operations.

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Vulcan Materials' Don Kraupa, left, with Sauls Seismic's Jeff Taylor. Photo by Kevin Yanik

Blasting tech takes center stage at demo day

November 11, 2019 By

Technology Demonstration Day, co-sponsored by Sauls Seismic and Nomis Seismographs, brought about 50 producers and blasters together for education and a tour of an underground Vulcan Materials facility.

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