Tag: Missouri

Capital Quarries’ Jamie Jones, left, and Capital Materials’ Chris Williams were on-hand at the Missouri Limestone Producers Association’s (MLPA) annual convention to receive safety awards for their respective operations. Photo: Lauren Alexander, Capital Materials

Missouri association honors producers for safety excellence

January 4, 2023 By

Dozens of aggregate operations throughout the state of Missouri were recognized for their continued commitment to safety.

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Missouri Limestone Producers roundtable moderated by Pit & Quarry

December 14, 2022 By

Pit & Quarry managing editor Jack Kopanski moderated a roundtable at the 2022 Missouri Limestone Producers Association (MLPA) Annual Convention.

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Magruder Limestone’s Lake Ozark location in Missouri is situated just off U.S. 54. Photo by Kevin Yanik

Missouri producers optimistic despite labor shortages

December 6, 2021 By

Dan Kleinsorge, executive director of the Missouri Limestone Producers Association, shares his thoughts on what the aggregate industry might look like in 2022.

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How Summit Materials fared in the first quarter

May 19, 2021 By

Net revenues and sales volumes tied to aggregate were up in the first quarter at Summit Materials, although average selling prices were down slightly.

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Screen Machine adds Horton Supply as dealer in Midwest

March 2, 2021 By

Horton Supply Co. will offer Screen Machine crushing and screening products, parts and service to areas of Missouri and Illinois.

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USLM business up in fourth quarter 2020

February 1, 2021 By

United States Lime & Minerals’ (USLM) lime and limestone sales were a key factor in the company’s quarterly revenues jumping 8 percent.

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New director at Missouri Limestone Producers Association

December 22, 2020 By

Dan Kleinsorge takes over as the organization’s executive director, succeeding Morgan Mundell.

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A stationary plant can support longer conveyor systems due to the site’s permanent structure. Photo: P&Q staff

USGS: Third-quarter aggregate production slips 5 percent

December 4, 2020 By

While crushed stone production for consumption slipped 6 percent, sand and gravel experienced a quarterly drop of 4 percent, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reports.

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Show traffic was steady outside the Las Vegas Convention Center on the opening day of ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020. Photo: P&Q Staff

In era of COVID, producers long for industry camaraderie

October 12, 2020 By

Although 2020 industry trade shows and meetings are going virtual or by the wayside, some organizations are finding ways to get people together.

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