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Remembering Conco Quarries’ Chris Upp
Industry friends remember the Conco Quarries fixture as a leader and a champion for aggregates. Keep Reading
Operating safely when there is no MSHA standard
When a new technology is introduced, it is tempting to assume that all of the new associated risks will be identified and addressed. This, however, is not always the case. Keep Reading
MACC-Tech: Attracting the next generation to aggregates
Developed by the Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association, the MACC-Tech initiative provides a two-year aggregate-focused curriculum to interested high school students. Keep Reading
Keeping qualified employees in a candidate-driven market
The aggregate industry continues to face a shortage of qualified workers as older generations retire. Industry experts discuss how employers can find and retain qualified employees in a tough market. Keep Reading
How to correct common belt maintenance errors
Motion Industries’ Corey Jackson discusses three common errors in belt maintenance and what producers can do to fix them. Keep Reading
How operations can prioritize highwall safety
The Mine Safety & Health Administration says highwalls have been a source of multiple mining accidents over the last decade. Find out how miners can stay safe around them. Keep Reading
The latest aggregate equipment, technology
ABB, John Deere, Motion and Superior Industries are several companies with new offerings that aggregate producers can explore. Keep Reading
How producers are leveraging tech to their benefit (Part 2)
The second part of a panel discussion at a South Carolina Aggregates Association meeting touches on safety and how technology is enhancing aggregate operations. Keep Reading
How producers are leveraging tech to their advantage (Part 1)
A panel discussion at a South Carolina Aggregates Association meeting explores how producers are leveraging tech to the benefit of their operations. Keep Reading