Tag: producers

The production of crushed stone, sand and gravel in the fourth quarter showed signs of softening, according to FMI Capital Advisors. Photo: Diatrezor/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

How construction materials producers are situated for 2023

March 21, 2023By George Reddin, Rob Mineo and Evan Coughlin

Describing the 2023 outlook as ‘good’ or ‘bad’ is too simplistic, as performances hinge on a variety of factors. FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin, Rob Mineo and Evan Coughlin explain.

A number of those who attended the 2023 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference will be in Las Vegas for ConExpo-Con/Agg. Photo: ConExpo-Con/Agg

Putting a value on ConExpo-Con/Agg (Part 1)

March 7, 2023By P&Q Staff

The 2023 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference provided a platform for producers, manufacturers and dealers to discuss what they generally like – and don’t like – about ConExpo-Con/Agg.

Flyrock remains a top source of accidents from drilling-and-blasting operations. Photo: imaginepictures1/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Minimize drilling, blasting risks through automation

October 11, 2022By Zach Ellis

Epiroc’s Zach Ellis details how operations can use technology to increase drilling and blasting safety by eliminating live work.

Lehigh Hanson to become Heidelberg Materials

September 20, 2022By Jack Kopanski

Lehigh Hanson and its parent company, HeidelbergCement, will transition to become Heidelberg Materials beginning early next year.

A look at the shop at Luck Stone's Rockville Plant in Rockville, Virginia. Photo: P&Q Staff

Luck Stone setting aesthetic standard at Rockville Plant

July 22, 2022By Kevin Yanik

P&Q’s Kevin Yanik reflects on a recent visit to Luck Stone’s Rockville Plant in Virginia where the company’s tone-setting workshop resides.

Haver & Boecker Niagara names Northeast sales manager

March 2, 2022By Jack Kopanski

Jon Cheladyn will serve producers in Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York, among others.

Aggregate industry optimistic about the months ahead

January 4, 2022By Carly Bemer

Despite shortages and supply chain disruptions, the aggregate industry is well positioned for a productive 2022, according to producers, equipment manufacturers and dealers.

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, 2021By P&Q Staff

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