March 1, 2016
PQ Weekly Report
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LEADING OFF
Summit Materials Summit to acquire
Boxley Materials

Summit Materials Inc. signed a definitive agreement to acquire Boxley Materials Co., a vertically integrated construction materials company based near Roanoke, Va. Find out why Summit’s CEO says this acquisition, along with another, aligns the company’s growth strategy. → MORE
NEWS
Parkdale quarry Martin Marietta acquires two Colorado-based companies
Martin Marietta Materials Inc. acquired two Colorado-based companies, strengthening its presence in the metro Denver area and adding a significant workforce. → MORE
→ Caterpillar to withdraw from vocational truck market
→ Government agencies expand definition of
     ‘critical habitat’

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Join Pit & Quarry’s economics expert George Reddin TODAY for a comprehensive look at the state of construction materials in 2016. We’ll discuss recovery prospects, the FAST Act, recent megadeals and more in a 60-minute educational webinar, plus a follow-up Q&A.

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FEATURED VIDEO
Featured Video Sales growth strategies from industry pros
There is one constant that every aggregates operation must focus on: sales growth. From our 2016 Pit & Quarry Roundtable attendees, here are some strategies that’ll help ensure your sales grow in 2016.
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  FROM PIT & QUARRY
Tickets available for Hall of Fame Ceremony
Two executives for the largest aggregate producers in the United States and an AGG1 developer will be enshrined into the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame this month. Reserve your seat today for this black-tie event, which takes place Sunday, March 20 in Nashville, Tenn.

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EYE ON THE BLOG
Photo credit: Greg Westfall. via Foter.com / CC BY Contentious legislation offers opportunities
in mining

The occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon drew national attention, putting a spotlight on the use of federal lands. Now, amid new legislation, the subject is once again brought to the spotlight. → MORE
COLUMN OF THE WEEK
Author: john_a_ward / photo on flickr Protecting yourself
from misinterpretations in legal matters

Legal cases are won or lost on words. In today’s world, emails and other writings are readily accessible to anyone who initiates a legal action. This is especially true in MSHA matters. Save yourself from potential legal troubles by using this advice. → MORE
FROM THE MAGAZINE
Pit & Quarry February 2016 → Contract crushing leads operation
     into 10th year


→ Reinventing business to optimize
     profits


→ Running an operation from
     a wheelchair

RESOURCES
P&Q Stay connected to the industry through these sources:

→ Association of Equipment Manufacturers

→ FMI Corp.

→ National Stone, Sand & Gravel
     Association


→ U.S. Geological Survey

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