Pit & Quarry Weekly Report

OCTOBER 14, 2021

LEADING OFF

Barrett Paving enjoying its difference-making dredge

With ample reserves in front of its operation in Fairborn, Ohio, Barrett Paving leaders changed up their mine strategy by investing in a clamshell dredge. Read about the company's transition and experience thus far with it.

Plus: P&Q's Kevin Yanik reflects on his Barrett Paving visit

NEWS

Luck Stone expands presence in North Carolina

The acquisition of Ararat Rock Products adds quarry locations in Mount Airy and Eden, North Carolina. Find out what Luck Stone's Charlie Luck, Jim Van Ness and John Pullen said about the deal and the company's path forward.

Vulcan director earns NSSGA safety and health award

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) bestowed the James M. Christie Safety & Health Professional of the Year Award on Vulcan Materials' Chad McDougal. Learn about McDougal's role at Vulcan and his contributions to NSSGA.

Lehigh Hanson director earns environmental award

Resource Materials showcases new CDE plant at open house

Positive momentum for Great Lakes limestone trade continues

Dodge Momentum Index back up in September 2021

Nonresidential construction sees first job gains since March

AGC: Construction jobs down in metro areas

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.

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Plus: How migration shifts are affecting aggregate demand

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

CUTTING EDGE

Case CE launches new compact track loader

Case Construction Equipment is calling the TV620B, which has a 114-hp and 6,200-pound rated operating capacity, the 'largest and most powerful' compact track loader ever. Case CE's George MacIntyre offers some perspective.

Plus: New loaders, excavators that could upgrade your operation

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Bankruptcy Auction: Azzil Granite Materials LLC – Whitehall Granite Quarry

9025 State Route 4, Whitehall, NY • Est. 63 million tons aggregate reserves • Granite approved for statewide use • Includes office, well & scale house • 75 miles north of Albany

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FEATURES

E-ticketing offers solutions to improve efficiency, safety

E-ticketing presents an opportunity to modernize and enhance key areas of aggregate operations. Find out what leaders at Command Alkon, TAC Insight and Trimble have to say about ticketing's new direction within the industry.

Plus: Why e-ticketing represents the dawn of a new era

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Why quarries should consider continuous surface mining

Companies around the world are enjoying the benefits of continuous surface mining. For quarries, it is important to understand what CSM is and the associated equipment, benefits to your operations and how it can supplement drill and blast methods.

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Drill, blast, crush: Inside a North Carolina residential job

Carolina Drilling and Reese Crushing overcame tricky soil conditions on a job in a North Carolina residential environment. Find out how.

Plus: Answers to common heavy-haul questions

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Columbia Steel's high-output mantle goes beyond basic gravity feeding

Columbia Steel's engineers have developed a unique patented mantle designed to produce a higher volume of product by consistently drawing material into the cone crushing chamber.

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FROM THE MAGAZINE

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Supply chain issues causing waiting game for producers, dealers

Continued supply chain issues – longer lead times, labor shortages and price increases – are forcing companies to reevaluate how they buy and sell. P&Q managing editor Jack Kopanski presents the latest on the fluid supply chain situation.

Plus: No end in sight to industry's supply chain woes

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