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Vulcan Materials, Martin Marietta, others share first-quarter 2020 reports
Vulcan Materials, Martin Marietta Materials, Lafarge Holcim, Summit Materials and others revealed their first-quarter 2020 results. Find out how each company fared. Keep Reading
Quarry Faces: April 2020
Check out photo highlights from the 2020 Georgia Construction Aggregate Association Management Workshop & Expo in Atlanta. Keep Reading
The latest on MSHA’s agenda
A look at the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s (MSHA) reorganization and regulatory efforts, and what to expect going forward. Keep Reading
Projecting aggregate demand in 2020
Producers and manufacturers shared their expectations for the year ahead at this year’s Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Keep Reading
NSSGA president, CEO discusses presidential race, infrastructure
At the 2020 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, Michael Johnson of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association reflected on 2019, looked ahead to the production season and offered insights on the 2020 presidential election. Keep Reading
P&Q Profile: Bramco-MPS’ Mark Strader
As an industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience, Mark Strader is familiar with all aspects of both the manufacturing and distribution sides of the aggregate industry. Keep Reading
2019 Drilling & Blasting Survey
Rules and Regulations Sweepstakes ends April 17, 2019 Survey form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HF7X96L No purchase necessary to participate. A purchase or donation will not increase your chances of winning. Participants must be legal residents of the United States and 18 years or older. Void where prohibited. Official Rules Sweepstakes begins Thursday, April 4. Sweepstakes ends April 17, 2019. (the “Entry Period”). How to enter: To participate in the 2019 Drilling & Blasting Survey, entrants must submit an online form located above during the Entry Period. One entry per person. Contact information is the only mandatory information needed to enter. Completing the surveys does not increase your chances of winning. Eligibility: The Sweepstakes is open only to individuals who are legal residents of the fifty (50) United States (including the District of Columbia). You must be 18 years of age or older to be eligible for the Sweepstakes. Employees of North Coast Media, the parent company of Pit & Quarry, those involved in the production, development, implementation or handling of the Sweepstakes, any… Keep Reading
Incoming NSSGA chairman Weldon outlines his vision
With infrastructure and other key industry issues on the line in Washington, incoming NSSGA chairman Bob Weldon sees tremendous opportunities ahead. Keep Reading
ATF facility hosts surface blasting course
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives recently hosted R. A. McClure Inc.’s surface blasting course at the National Center for Explosives Training and Research at the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Ala. Robert McClure, a mining and aggregate industry blasting and profiling expert, instructed program attendees on innovative techniques, new technologies and practical tips designed to help improve blast performance in the field. Keep Reading
