Tag: Peter Vlahos

Silence no longer an option for industry stakeholders

February 8, 2023 By Kevin Yanik

P&Q’s Kevin Yanik reflects on two stories in the magazine’s February 2023 edition that touch on the idea that the aggregate industry is too often silent when moments call for voices to be heard.

PACA names board of directors, executive board members

November 17, 2022 By Jack Kopanski

The Pennsylvania Aggregates & Concrete Association (PACA) made the announcements during its annual meeting.

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.

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.

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.

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

Proactive lobby key to deeming Pennsylvania producers as ‘life-sustaining’

March 24, 2020 By Kevin Yanik

When Pennsylvania’s governor initially classified the mining industry as “non-life-sustaining,” organizations like the Pennsylvania Aggregates & Concrete Association moved quickly to keep operations open.