Pit & Quarry Weekly Report

MAY 13, 2021

LEADING OFF

Martin Marietta acquires Tiller Corp.

According to Martin Marietta, Tiller is the leading aggregate and FOB hot-mix asphalt supplier in the Minneapolis/St. Paul region. Learn more about this deal, which Martin Marietta announced upon releasing its first-quarter 2021 report.

Plus: Martin Marietta ‘off to a strong start to 2021’

NEWS

Vulcan Materials aggregate sales up in first quarter

Both sales and shipments were up 3 percent compared with the prior year’s first quarter. Find out what Vulcan management expects to transpire the rest of this year.

Pair of fatalities characterized as powered haulage accidents

Nine miners have died this year, based on the latest details from the Mine Safety & Health Administration. The agency classified the last two incidents as powered haulage accidents. Find out more.

ConExpo-Con/Agg unveils new logo, brand identity

Great Lakes limestone trade up in April

First-quarter aggregate business strong at U.S. Concrete

Nonresidential construction outlays drop for fourth straight month

Expanded Eriez plant to accelerate R&D

New president at Boyd Cat

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New Stedman Machine Company Heavy Duty 6-Row Cage Mill

Stedman’s 6-row cage mill for non-abrasive applications: aglime, lime, cement and more. Ideal mesh range is 40-325. The 6-row offers extended up-time and ease of maintenance.Stedman Machine Company, 812-926-0038.

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ROAD TO RECOVERY

3 trends on the industry’s road to recovery

In this week’s Road to Recovery video, Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik touches on aggregate pricing, mergers and acquisitions, and the return of industry events.

Road to Recovery
Check out Pit & Quarry's special series dedicated to helping producers navigate the economic downturn.

CUTTING EDGE

Komatsu expands range of hydraulic breakers

The new breakers were tested for compatibility with Komatsu excavators from the PC78 up to the PC490. Find out more about the expanded range.

Plus: Case CE debuts G Series wheel loader enhancements

START-UP GUIDE

Sponsored: Are you ready for the Federal Highway Administration DOT e-Ticketing initiative

Trimble’s Tony Gianni discusses the “Every Day Counts” Federal Highway Administration (FHA) initiative to deploy proven innovations such as e-Ticketing. Learn more in this week’s Start-Up Guide video.

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Plus: Presenting P&Q’s 2021 Start-Up Guide

FEATURES

Digitally enabling crushers can transform operations

Advances in digital technologies provide an opportunity to take greater control over production, enabling manufacturers to take corrective action in real time. Find out what you might be missing.

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Get Xylem’s new mine water management guide

Learn how to optimize your water infrastructure and transform water management from an expense into a strategic advantage.

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EDITORS' BLOG

Cemex USA dedicates month to sustainability

The company held events such as tree distributions, tree plantings at Cemex facilities and virtual educational seminars to encourage others to contribute to a more sustainable future. Learn more about Cemex’s Sustainability Month.

FROM THE MAGAZINE

View the latest digital edition of Pit & Quarry magazine

Comparing stationary and mobile crushing systems

Wirtgen Group’s Evan Haddix discusses the strengths and weaknesses of different crushing setups in a special feature within this month’s Pit & Quarry. Read the article now.

Equipment options to consider in crushing, breaking

P&Q features the latest in crushing and hydraulic breaking equipment this month, including developments from Allied Construction Products, Allied Pedestal Boom Systems, Montabert, NPK Construction Equipment, Okada America and thyssenkrupp. Check them out.

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