Tag: state of the industry

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 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.

2021 aggregate production totals should be favorable once the U.S. Geological Survey presents them in full early in 2022. Photo: P&Q Staff

Illinois producers cautiously optimistic for 2022

December 1, 2021 By PQ Staff

Dan Eichholz, executive director of the Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers, shares his 2022 outlook on the aggregate industry in a short Q&A.

David Chereb Group expects aggregate demand to be slightly impacted because of the enduring pandemic. Photo: Nikola Nastasic/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

How Michigan producers are situated for the coming months

November 29, 2021 By P&Q Staff

Doug Needham, executive director of the Michigan Aggregates Association, discusses the state of the industry within his state in a short Q&A.

MSHA in transition mode as 2021 nears its end

November 18, 2021 By Margo Lopez and Bill Doran

Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez examine where we are with Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) enforcement, as well as what can be expected from the agency in 2022.

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

Producers, suppliers adapting on the fly successfully

December 21, 2020 By Vinnie Rocco

The FAST Act extension was good news for the industry, AMCAST’s Vinnie Rocco writes. But finding a long-term solution will be an uphill battle, as the U.S. may be facing COVID-related legislative delays well into 2021.

How Colorado’s aggregate producers are faring these days

December 18, 2020 By P&Q Staff

Todd Ohlheiser, executive director of the Colorado Stone, Sand & Gravel Association, discusses the state of the aggregate industry in the Centennial State.

How North Carolina’s aggregate producers are faring

December 17, 2020 By P&Q Staff

Jay Stem, executive director of the North Carolina Aggregates Association, discusses the state of the aggregate industry in the Tar Heel State – and more – with P&Q.

Says Rock Machinery’s Bryant Fazer: “We see a significant need to maintain inventory levels to be responsive to our customer base.” Photo: Rock Machinery

Doing more with less the 2020 recipe for success

December 16, 2020 By Bryant Fazer

In a year that presented numerous obstacles, aggregate producers found quick cost-saving measures in existing operations and ran lean to bring down their cost per ton, writes Rock Machinery’s Bryant Fazer.

Industry trends and observations from the Upper Midwest

December 14, 2020 By Micah Tysver

One trend General Equipment & Supplies’ Micah Tysver points out is the idea that coarse aggregate is getting harder to find, meaning portable plants are becoming more of a necessity.