March 15, 2016
PQ Weekly Report
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LEADING OFF
quarry NSSGA names 2015 outstanding aggregates operations
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) issued awards to outstanding aggregates operations in North America. See which operations received recognition for their commitment to safety, the environment and their communities.
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NEWS
Photo: OAIMA OAIMA wins award for public outreach efforts
The Interstate Mining Compact Commission named the Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA) a recipient of one of its annual awards. Learn how a partnership with a local park district contributed to the association’s educational efforts. → MORE
Cat excavator Construction equipment exports down significantly
Exports of U.S.-made construction equipment ended 2015 with a 19 percent decrease compared with 2014, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. → MORE
→ Tool quantifies telematics ROI for customers
→ SME conference draws thousands to Phoenix
→ New chief accounting officer at MDU Resources
FEATURED VIDEO
Featured Video New technologies in the aggregates industry
As the industry evolves, so do technologies used by operators. Hinkle Contracting’s Warren Hawkridge and Vulcan Materials’ Matt Arbuckle share what technologies their companies have been using to improve efficiencies. → MORE
  FROM PIT & QUARRY
Featured Video 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 P&Q Hall of Fame this month. Reserve your seat today for this black-tie event, which takes place Sunday, March 20 in Nashville, Tenn.
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE.
EYE ON THE BLOG
Photo courtesy of Sully-Miller Contracting Co. Drone enhances producer’s inventory control, safety
Tracking construction material inventories on a widespread aggregate site can be a daunting proposition – and a dangerous one. Investing in a drone helped one aggregate producer improve both operator safety and inventory tracking. → MORE
FEATURE OF THE WEEK
Photo: iStock.com/ Asergieiev Understanding tax
write-offs

As many in the aggregate industry have learned, ever-changing tax rules make it difficult to get the full tax deduction producers are entitled to for the equipment and property that are essential to every operation. Save your operation tax dollars by following these guidelines. → MORE
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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