Tag: state of the industry

John Scepaniak says his company saw a bigger push this year for aggregates that were sustainably sourced. Photo: P&Q Staff

Scepaniak: Expect a return to normalcy in 2023

December 5, 2022 By John Scepaniak

Wm. D. Scepaniak’s John Scepaniak reflects on the year that was in the aggregate industry while sharing his expectations for 2023.

Companies can prepare for a tougher economic environment in 2023 by tracking cash flow closely, investing selectively and hiring prudently. Photo: AUDINDesign/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Clouds gathering, turbulence growing for 2023

December 2, 2022 By Phillip M. Perry

Less robust activity in housing, retail and manufacturing will put downward pressure on growth and contribute to a deceleration in profits.

In its latest quarterly report on aggregates, the U.S. Geological Survey says aggregate production was up 3 percent in the third quarter. Photo: P&Q Staff

Assessing the aggregate industry as 2022 nears finish line

November 29, 2022 By Kevin Yanik

Aggregate producers were once again resilient in 2022, but their ability to adapt has been on full display this year.

Says The Frazier Quarry’s Kevin Baker: “We really try to focus on our cost per ton and our cost per hour with all of our folks and try to make our decisions around those types of metrics.” Photo: The Frazier Quarry

What dynamics are driving construction materials right now

October 25, 2022 By Kevin Yanik

FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin and Rob Mineo offer reflections on the construction materials market while previewing what’s expected for the remainder of 2022 and 2023.

Although the industry is full of potential at the moment, McLanahan Corp.’s Mark Krause says people are concerned about their ability to ultimately deliver. Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

Assessing all things aggregates

July 25, 2022 By P&Q Staff

Producers, manufacturers and dealers got the 2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference discussions started around the overall state of the aggregate industry.

Roundtable attendees talk state of the industry

June 9, 2022 By Marie Emerick and Kevin Yanik

Aggregate industry stakeholders reflected on the good and the bad happening at the moment during the 2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference.

McLanahan's Mark Krause, pictured here at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020, says he expects AGG1 2022 to be well attended. Photo: P&Q Staff

P&Q Profile: McLanahan Corp.’s Mark Krause

February 16, 2022 By Kevin Yanik

Mark Krause, managing director of North America at McLanahan Corp., touched on a variety of topics during a recent visit with P&Q, including the state of the aggregate industry, 2022 capex, AGG1 and more.

Georgia hopes positive 2021 can parlay into strong 2022

December 15, 2021 By P&Q Staff

Jeff Wansley, executive director of the Georgia Construction Aggregate Association, shared with P&Q his expectations for the aggregate industry in the new year.

FMI says passage of a one-time infrastructure stimulus package could catapult aggregate producers into a “super cycle” not seen in decades. Photo: MichaelUtech/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Infrastructure funding driving Oklahoma’s 2022 outlook

December 8, 2021 By P&Q Staff

Devery Youngblood, executive director of the Oklahoma Aggregates Association, shares his thoughts on how 2021 turned out for producers in his state, as well as his 2022 outlook.