Pit & Quarry magazine

Pit & Quarry’s November digital edition is now available, featuring our conveying and material handling supplement. Read how to winterize your conveyor systems, and see the latest conveying and power transmission equipment to hit the market. P&Q readers will also find an interview with Michael Johnson, former president and CEO of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), within the magazine this month. Johnson discusses what he sees for the future of the organization and the #aggregates industry. Also, be sure to check out the debut “Going Home Safely, Every Day” column by Steve Fuller. #magazine Dig into all this, and more ?? https://lnkd.in/gFcbzV3x

Despite hurricane season affecting some U.S. aggregate producers in the third quarter, many remain optimistic about the near future. Read a summary of the insights several large producers shared about their Q3. (Photo: P&Q Staff) #aggregates #business

U.S. aggregate production dropped 7 percent in the third quarter versus the prior-year period, according to U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Production is down in each of the first three quarters of this year, and it’s been down across eight of the last nine quarters. (Photo: kozmoat98/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images) #aggregates #business

Tune in to the latest episode of Drilling Deeper to hear what #equipment and #technology trends emerged in the aggregate industry in 2024, and what could be on the horizon in 2025. This week we are joined by leaders from HAVER & BOECKER USA, INC., Masaba, Inc., Montabert, Philippi-Hagenbuch, Inc. and Regal Rexnord. You won't want to miss it! Watch below, or listen wherever you get your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eRPQdpRj

Rogers Group Inc. the largest privately owned aggregate producer in the U.S., named Jimmy Patton president and CEO. Says Ben Rechter, chairman of the board at Rogers Group: “Jimmy has an in-depth knowledge of Rogers Group and a legacy of success in the #aggregates and highway #construction industry. His background driving financial success through safety and operational excellence will allow us to seamlessly move into the future and continue to grow Rogers Group.”

Belt-Way Scales, Inc, Cardinal Scale Mfg. Co., Mettler-Toledo International, Inc and Rice Lake Weighing Systems have new offerings to enhance scales and weighing operations. Learn more about how these technologies can benefit your operation. (Photo: Mettler Toledo) #scales #weighing

The rumblings surrounding a Quikrete acquisition of Summit Materials came to an end this morning, when the companies announced they had come to terms on a monumental deal valued at $11.5 billion. Says Will Magill, CEO of Quikrete: “This acquisition represents a significant milestone in our journey to expand our capabilities and geographic presence. Summit is a recognized leader with a highly complementary portfolio of trusted aggregate, cement and ready-mix solutions. We look forward to working closely with the talented team at Summit to achieve our shared vision for the future.” (Photo: Diatrezor/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images) #aggregates #business

Approximately 75 percent of tire failures in off-road hauling are caused by cuts from rocks and impacts with rocks. Proper haul road design and maintenance can significantly reduce costly tire damage and improve productivity. Learn more about off-road #hauling in Lesson 6 of Pit & Quarry University. (Photo: P&Q Staff) #tires

Pronto’s Christian Kurasek sat down with P&Q to discuss developments with autonomous haulage systems (AHS) and the tremendous potential for?aggregate producers. Read what insights he had to share. (Photo: Pronto) #autonomy #hauling

P&Q editor-in-chief Kevin Yanik reflects on the past 15 years of industry growth in his latest column, pointing to elevated funding for #infrastructure as propping up #aggregates. Writes Yanik: “The fundamental drivers propelling our industry have fortunately been in place for many years now. Looking back, the industry has slowly but steadily grown just about every year since the Great Recession.” (Photo: Marc Dufresne/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)