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In Episode 51 of Drilling Deeper, Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik takes listeners to the Pacific Northwest for a closer look at three producers shaping the region’s aggregate market. From Oregon to Washington, Kevin visits Allied Rock, Knife River and Washington Rock Quarries to capture fresh perspectives on operations, technology, workforce development and market trends.
At Allied Rock, Andrew Siegmund discusses how the company continues to grow through strategic acquisitions and forward-thinking investments in automation. From the X-Rock and South Rock quarries in Oregon, Siegmund shares how Allied is navigating interest rate pressures, infrastructure funding challenges and the integration of AI-driven equipment to boost efficiency.
The episode then moves to Albany, Oregon, for an inside look at the Knife River Training Center – a 230-acre campus redefining workforce development for the construction materials industry. Knife River’s Kris Latimer details how the facility’s massive indoor arena, simulation zones and advanced classrooms are preparing the next generation of operators for real-world jobsite conditions.
Finally, listeners head north to Washington Rock Quarries, where Jonathan Hart reflects on the company’s 35-year history, its role in serving major Pacific Northwest markets, and the optimism he sees for the region’s construction outlook. It’s a jam-packed episode offering a boots-on-the-ground perspective from some of the industry’s most forward-focused producers.
