Tag: PACA

Pennsylvania producers gather for underground conference

October 12, 2022 By Kevin Yanik

The Pennsylvania Aggregates & Concrete Association hosted the inaugural Underground Stone Conference in Pittsburgh last week.

Quarry Faces: February 2022

February 1, 2022 By P&Q Staff

Check out photos from the South Carolina Aggregates Association Workshop & Exhibit and the Pennsylvania Aggregates & Concrete Association’s annual meeting.

Factors that might make or break 2022

January 26, 2022 By Kevin Yanik and Marie Emerick

Martin Stone Quarries owner Rod Martin, who serves on the Pennsylvania Aggregates & Concrete Association’s Executive Committee, shared some of the topics industry leaders are currently focused on across the Keystone State.

According to PennDOT, more than three-quarters of its annual budget is invested in Pennsylvania's 120,000 miles of state and local highways and 32,000 state and local bridges. Photo: Alex Potemkin / iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Quantifying alkali-silica reaction in Pennsylvania

April 23, 2021 By Susan Armstrong and Mark Moyer

A pair of producers shares the findings of a joint study measuring the reactive levels of aggregates on thousands of miles of Pennsylvania’s roads and bridges.

PACA structure proves beneficial for Pennsylvania producers

March 24, 2021 By Kevin Yanik

The Pennsylvania Aggregates & Concrete Association (PACA) boasts a unique structure that has proven to benefit construction materials producers across the state.

With the state of Pennsylvania categorizing the aggregate, cement and concrete industries as “life-sustaining” during 2020 lockdowns, Masters RMC’s Bob Housel says construction materials producers have a strong case to make that they’re essential to the way of life in the Keystone State. Photo: Bob Housel

Inside the world of a Pennsylvania aggregate producer

March 22, 2021 By Kevin Yanik

Despite a list full of pressing industry issues, Pennsylvania Aggregates & Concrete Association leaders are confident they can keep industry businesses moving forward through collaboration.

Red Oak Sand & Gravel exists primarily for Masters RMC's own internal use. Photo: Bob Housel

P&Q Profile: Masters RMC’s Bob Housel

February 1, 2021 By PQ Staff

A conversation with the president of Pennsylvania-based Masters RMC about the market’s conditions and the history of his family business.

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

Pennsylvania’s year of ups and downs continues

December 9, 2020 By Kevin Yanik

The threat of a late-year shutdown on Pennsylvania construction projects was the latest in a string of events that probably gave the state’s aggregate producers heart palpitations. Long-term funding solutions could, however, finally be on the way.

Pennsylvania association welcomes latest round of leadership

December 4, 2020 By Kevin Yanik

Masters RMC’s Bob Housel was elected chairman of the Pennsylvania Aggregates & Concrete Association, which also made several other appointments.