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In a male-dominated industry like aggregates, some employees might not think they need mental health resources – until they need them. Photo: FG Trade/E+/Getty Images

Making mental health manageable for employees

While safety is priority No. 1 in the aggregate industry, there is a risk to workers that sometimes goes unseen. Keep Reading

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Electromagnet series, digital technology solutions emerge

Check out some of the latest equipment and technology offerings from Caterpillar, Command Alkon, Eriez and Senzit. Keep Reading

The members of ACE (the Aggregates & Concrete Executives) are full- or part-time staff of local, state or regional state associations of aggregates or ready-mixed concrete producers. Photo: P&Q Staff

How the industry’s state association execs unite as one

While aggregate producers regularly turn to state associations for key business functions, the executive directors of these groups often lean on each other. Keep Reading

The Mine Safety & Health Administration's illumination standard at 30 C.F.R. §56.17001. That standard requires “illumination sufficient to provide safe working conditions [that] shall be provided in and on all surface structures, paths, walkways, stairways, switch panels, loading and dumping sites, and work areas.” Photo: ictor/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Shedding light on MSHA’s illumination standard

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Given the subjective nature of this Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) standard, mine personnel sometimes feel inspectors make things up as they go. Keep Reading

Lile Quarry is currently opening up a new pit in southwest Missouri, marking a new chapter at the operation that falls under owner Jim Lile’s purview. Photo courtesy of Kevin Yanik

How manufacturers are making mobile equipment safer

Manufacturers are already designing an assortment of safety-enhancing features into excavators and loaders, but their work is not done just yet. Keep Reading

The EvoWash screens and separates smaller sand and gravel fractions through an integrated, high-frequency dewatering screen, sump and hydrocyclones. Photo: CDE

J. Lee Milligan targets efficiency gains with sand-washing system

The producer expects its new plant in Amarillo, Texas, to boost production considerably. Keep Reading

The 774 and 824 X-Tier wheel loaders from John Deere – the company's latest production class loader offerings – provide operators with increased fuel efficiency, enhanced productivity and added comfort. Photo: John Deere

Wheel loaders, dozers among new equipment options

Showcasing some of the latest wares from John Deere, Hyundai and SEW-Eurodrive. Keep Reading

Those who attend the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s annual Legislative & Policy Forum have the opportunity to tell their story to policymakers on Capitol Hill. Photo: NSSGA

NSSGA deploying long-term strategy for advocacy event

Tax reform and highway reauthorization are priority issues for the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) upcoming Legislative & Policy Forum. Keep Reading

Horton Supply began working with Ramboldt Excavating in 2022, when Ramboldt opened its first operation: Lake Ozark Quarry. Photo: Horton Supply

Rapid ascension: Spotlighting Ramboldt Excavating’s growth path

Missouri-based Ramboldt Excavating is fast tracking its growth through a partnership with Horton Supply. Keep Reading

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