AUGUST 26, 2021

LEADING OFF

Cemex invests $6 million in Alabama plant   The Brierfield plant is the latest addition to Cemex's network in Alabama, which consists of one cement plant, three cement terminals and more than 30 ready-mix concrete plants. Learn more about Cemex’s investment.   Read More

NEWS

NSSGA: AGG1 to return as in-person show in 2022   The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) plans to return to an in-person AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo in 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. Find out what’s in store for the trade show next March.   Read More

Suzio remembered as tireless industry advocate   Cheryl Ann Suzio, who served Suzio-York Hill Companies as vice president of safety and health, died Aug. 17. Learn more about this longtime champion of the aggregate industry.   Read More

Chaney Enterprises expands in Virginia Pennsylvania congresswoman visits Hanson quarry John Deere, Hitachi to end joint-venture agreements LiuGong North America names new president Construction starts slip slightly in July Summit sees volumes, pricing grow in second quarter 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

Traditional infrastructure versus ‘human infrastructure’   The term “human infrastructure” became mainstream this summer as legislators pursued an infrastructure bill in Washington. So, what is human infrastructure? And what does its emergence mean for traditional infrastructure? P&Q contributor David Chereb explores.   Watch Now   Plus: Will the new infrastructure bill lead to booming aggregate demand? Road to Recovery Check out Pit & Quarry's special series dedicated to helping producers navigate the economic downturn.

CUTTING EDGE

Martin Engineering offering online learning content   Eight new modules provided by Martin Engineering offer ways to improve safety, maximize efficiency and achieve lower operating costs. Learn more about this educational opportunity.   Read More Plus: Casing ring bit systems new from Numa   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

Confidence builds around capex (Part 1)   With production and budgets in a good place, equipment investments are back on for 2021 following a year of tremendous uncertainty. Find out what aggregate producers and equipment manufacturers had to say about capex at the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference.   Read More Plus: Confidence builds around capex (Part 2)

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Roundtable panelists search for labor shortage solutions   A panel of 2021 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference attendees shared how the pandemic impacted their ability to successfully find and keep employees — a challenge every aggregate producer continues to deal with. Get a recap of the discussion.   Read More Plus: Navigating the ever-changing supply chain

EDITORS' BLOG

Caterpillar, Champion Iron partner for advanced drilling technologies   Artificial intelligence is at the forefront of the technology that will be implemented on Cat equipment due to the company's upcoming partnership with Champion Iron. Find out what’s ahead.   Read More

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