Editors’ Blog
Cat showcases track drills, hybrid excavator in Peoria
Caterpillar hosted a special event April 3-5 at the Edwards Demonstration & Learning Center in Peoria, Ill., showing off a few new products for the trade press. Among the products Cat covered were its track drills and the 336E H… Keep Reading
Q&A with NSSGA’s Gus Edwards (Part 1 of 2)
Gus Edwards steadily climbed the ranks over 16 years between the National Stone Association (NSA) and the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), starting as NSA's vice president of public affairs upon joining in 1997 and continuing in roles… Keep Reading
Vulcan economist offers forecast at GCAA event
Baron Worthington, manager of economic analysis at Vulcan Materials Co., shared his outlook on the various construction sectors Feb. 27 during a short session at the Georgia Construction Aggregate Association's 2013 Management Workshop in Atlanta. According to Worthington, housing starts… Keep Reading
Overdue recognition
For nearly 100 years, Pit & Quarry has reported on important innovations, followed the rise of companies and chronicled the growth of the aggregates industry – all of which is accomplished by individuals with a drive to succeed. These achievements… Keep Reading
State of the Union takeaways
A comprehensive, well-funded, multi-year federal surface transportation program that gives aggregate producers the confidence to make long-term investments continues to elude the industry. But President Obama introduced an alternative surface transportation solution Tuesday night during his State of the Union… Keep Reading
The right time for lost time
When traveling to pits and quarries in North America, it's common to be greeted with a sign touting the site's safety record -- "X number of consecutive days without a lost-time injury." The same pride is often on display at… Keep Reading
Promoting aggregates to next generations
Evan Hartley, a chemistry teacher at Bishop Hartley High School in Columbus, Ohio, knew little about the aggregates industry before 2011. But Hartley gained new knowledge of aggregates two summers ago after participating in an earth and space science program… Keep Reading
What’s ahead?
What can we expect for the aggregates industry in 2013? Assuming both sides in Washington are able to compromise and avoid the fiscal cliff (a big assumption, I know), the year ahead looks to be a gradual move in the… Keep Reading
What’s ahead?
What can we expect for the aggregates industry in 2013? Assuming both sides in Washington are able to compromise and avoid the fiscal cliff (a big assumption, I know), the year ahead looks to be a gradual move in the… Keep Reading
