JULY 8, 2021

LEADING OFF

Crushed stone, sand and gravel production holding steady   Despite a pandemic that made a sizable impact, crushed stone and sand and gravel production remain in a positive place relative to recent years. Find out how recent production outputs compare with years dating back to 2007.   Read More

NEWS

BMC Enterprises expands Midwest footprint   BMC Enterprises acquired Missouri-based Stewart Concrete Products and established a strategic partnership with Stewart-Morrison Redi-Mix. Find out how many acquisitions BMC has made over the last 13 months.   Read More

Construction employment dips in June   Nonresidential construction firms are struggling to find workers and materials to complete projects, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) reports. Learn more about the latest employment analysis AGC conducted.   Read More

PCA forecasts cement consumption by region IRock, Road Machinery partner in Arizona EvoQuip brings Falcon screens to the US Astec reorganization streamlines legacy brands Volvo CE targets net-zero value chain emissions TACA meeting draws producers to San Antonio sponsored content ↴       Stedman Machine Co. listens first to develop size-reduction solutions   Stedman offers impactors and cage mills for primary feed, cubical product, sand and aglime. Crushing and screening systems engineering, preventive maintenance and service are available. Contact Stedman at 812-926-0038.   Learn More

ROAD TO RECOVERY

Good things ahead for the aggregate industry   Producers and manufacturers who attended the 2021 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference shared what’s got them excited about the current state of the industry. Hear from a few of our attendees.   Watch Here   Plus: Hiring, inflation among top industry concerns Road to Recovery Check out Pit & Quarry's special series dedicated to helping producers navigate the economic downturn.

CUTTING EDGE

Conveyor control system offers easy operation, reduced maintenance   Gericke USA says its STP 61 pneumatic conveying control system presents a variety of benefits. Learn more about the company’s product development.   Read More Plus: Hitachi introduces service plan for select excavators

P&Q SUSTAINABILITY

Hoover Materials scores natural sand source, turnkey plant   After Hoover Materials unexpectedly stumbled upon an abundance of natural sand and gravel at a Tennessee quarry, it commissioned a turnkey plant to produce a variety of saleable products.   Read More   sponsored content ↴       AMCAST takes initiative in sustainability   Through innovation there is sustainability, and AMCAST is leaning heavily on material science to deliver longer lasting crusher wear parts aimed at maximizing energy efficiency.   Learn More

FEATURES

How to retool your business for millennials   The right business environment can motivate younger workers. Find out what it takes to be a millennial-friendly business in the aggregate industry.   Read More Plus: What aggregate producers need to know about hiring millennials

P&Q UNIVERSITY

Aggregate production from A to Z   Pit & Quarry University features 14 lessons detailing the aggregate production process from start to finish. It is used by aggregate producers across North America to help with new employee initiation and by anyone with an interest in learning what goes on at a crushed stone or sand and gravel operation. Check it out now.   Read More

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Avoid litigation, loss of trade secrets when employees leave   Businesses must take steps to ensure they do not lose valuable information when employees leave for competing firms. Employers need to protect themselves from costly lawsuits when poaching top performers from competitors.   Read More   What’s ahead with MSHA on powered haulage?   With fatal powered haulage accidents this year already up over 2020, the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) will likely be developing a related rule for operators. Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran offers perspective.   Read More Plus: Check out Pit & Quarry's Classifieds