Tag: George Sidney

Chris Nawalaniec, left, Dave Thomey, EJ Burke and John Baker pose with plaques representing the class of 2021 and 2022. Photo: P&Q Staff

Photo gallery: Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

April 4, 2022 By P&Q Staff

More than 130 people were in attendance March 28 at the Omni Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee, for the PIt & Quarry Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

George Sidney: 2019 Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame inductee acceptance speech

May 20, 2019 By Allison Kral

George Sidney offers his acceptance speech at the 2019 Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame, which took place […]

In his induction remarks, George Sidney characterized the aggregate industry as a noble industry, one that represents a base for everything. “Everything starts with us,” he says, “whether it’s construction aggregate or the mining and mineral processing industries.” Photo by PamElla Lee Photography.

Former McLanahan president reflects on his career journey

April 11, 2019 By PQ Staff

George Sidney joined McLanahan as a design engineer before working his way up to president and COO. Now he holds a place in the P&Q Hall of Fame.

2019 Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame

March 7, 2019 By PQ Staff

Check out videos from the 2019 Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame, which took place Feb. 11 in Indianapolis.

McLanahan's George Sidney delivers remarks upon his induction to the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame. Photo courtesy of PamElla Lee Photography

Slideshow: A tribute to Hall of Famer George Sidney

February 19, 2019 By Kevin Yanik

Images from the 2019 Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony related to McLanahan Corp.’s George Sidney.

George Sidney, left, celebrated the 170th anniversary of McLanahan Corp. alongside Michael McLanahan, center, and Sean McLanahan back in 2005. Photo: McLanahan Corp.

P&Q Hall of Fame Profile: George Sidney

February 19, 2019 By Kevin Yanik

Always putting the producer first, former McLanahan President and COO George Sidney made a lasting impression on the industry.

The 2019 Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame class. Pictured left to right: Tommy Fisher, who accepted on behalf of his father, Fisher Industries' Gene Fisher; Polydeck's Manfred Freissle; McLanahan Corp.'s George Sidney; and Niklas Haver, who accepted on behalf of W.S. Tyler/Haver & Boecker's Washington Samuel Tyler. Photo by Allison Barwacz

Fisher, Freissle, Sidney, Tyler inducted into P&Q Hall of Fame

February 12, 2019 By Allison Kral

Gene Fisher, Manfred Freissle, George Sidney and Washington Samuel Tyler were inducted into the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame Feb. 11.

The Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, hosted the very first AGG1 back in March 2009. Photo: iStock.COM/uanmonino

Flashback to AGG1 2009

February 6, 2019 By Kevin Yanik

Despite early doubts, AGG1 has steadily grown since the inaugural show held.

The evolution of ROI

January 26, 2019 By Kevin Yanik

A conversation with McLanahan’s George Sidney turns to the historical nature of how aggregate producers buy equipment – and what they value today when purchasing.