AUGUST 12, 2021

LEADING OFF

Senate passes infrastructure bill, House vote next   Industry leaders are praising the Senate for the bipartisan passage of a $1 trillion infrastructure bill. Now, those same leaders are urging the House to pass the bill quickly. Find out more.   Read More

NEWS

AEM's Slater to retire at year's end   Megan Tanel will take over as president of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) next year following a 23-year run by Dennis Slater. Read about Slater’s contributions to the organization and what’s ahead for the association.   Read More

Martin Stone Quarries receives ‘Quality of Life’ award   The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce presented Martin Stone, a Pennsylvania aggregate producer, with the James K. Boyer Quality of Life Award for its contributions to the community. Learn more about the company’s work with community organizations.   Read More

Cemex joins global initiatives in carbon neutrality pursuit Great Lakes limestone shipments up in July Construction employment lags pre-pandemic levels in key metros New managing director at Liebherr USA Road Machinery adds account manager for mining BME providing virtual technical services sponsored content ↴       The Right Stedman Crusher for Your Large Feed   Crush your large feed materials in a Stedman Mega-Slam HSI crusher. With a reduction ratio of up to 20:1, crush up to 40” feed down to 2” or less at up to 1200 tons per hour. Contact Stedman at 812-926-0038.   Learn More

ROAD TO RECOVERY

What’s next for the infrastructure bill   Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik offers perspective on what’s happening in Washington, explaining how the $1 trillion Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act is now tied to a $3.5 trillion budget resolution.   Watch Here   Plus: Midwest contract crusher’s rapid growth continues Road to Recovery Check out Pit & Quarry's special series dedicated to helping producers navigate the economic downturn.

CUTTING EDGE

Eriez adds suspended magnets to quick-ship program   Eriez now offers its CP-20 and TP-25 suspended permanent magnets as part of its Quick Ship program, which allows for next-day, five-day or 10-day shipping. Learn more about the magnets and Eriez’s program.   Read More Plus: Metso Outotec debuts thickening, clarifying equipment   sponsored content ↴       Bring us your wear part productivity questions at MINExpo® Booth 6055   The Columbia Steel team looks forward to helping you get the most from your crushers and draglines. Let's talk at MINExpo® about improved productivity, safety, and uptime.   Learn More

FEATURES

NSSGA's Johnson addresses infrastructure at Roundtable   Michael Johnson, president and CEO of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), touched on a number of hot-button industry topics at the 2021 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Find out what he had to say about the prospects of an infrastructure bill – and more.   Read More Plus: 2021 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference slideshow

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Calling for action on infrastructure in 2021 (Part 2)   The nation’s infrastructure was a hot topic at this year’s Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, with attendees debating the merits of 2021 proposals that have come forth in Washington. Find out what manufacturers and others had to say.   Read More Plus: Calling for action on infrastructure in 2021 (Part 1)

EDITORS' BLOG

The definition of 'infrastructure' somehow up for debate   Infrastructure has long been about things like roads and bridges. But the emergence of “human infrastructure” is now all the rage in Washington, where it's being pitted against "physical infrastructure." P&Q’s Kevin Yanik offers perspective.   Read More

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