Editors’ Blog
Introducing Arms Sand & Gravel’s new wash plant
Maverick Environmental Equipment commissioned an MWS Equipment wash plant for Arms Sand & Gravel. Maverick’s Tim Smith provided an overview of the project. Keep Reading
Contract crusher adjusts how it inventories
John Scepaniak, mining project manager at Wm. D. Scepaniak, shares how his company is reacting to supply chain issues to keep its plants running effectively. Keep Reading
Honda may target off-road markets with autonomous vehicle
Honda just completed a field test of an autonomous work vehicle prototype that could someday present possibilities in work environments like pits and quarries. Keep Reading
Turner Mining Group secures mining contract through 2030
Turner Mining Group has a new deal in the Eastern U.S. that involves full site development, earthworks, dry and wet mining and more. Keep Reading
Why talk of eliminating fossil fuels makes no sense
As some policymakers make clear that the end of fossil fuels is their immediate end goal, the aggregate industry must be prepared to counter their interests. P&Q editor-in-chief Kevin Yanik explains. Keep Reading
‘Acquiring’ labor as a solution
Labor is a significant impediment to aggregate producer growth, but mergers and acquisitions present a solution to this age-old industry problem. FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin explains why. Keep Reading
Is another big industry acquisition on the horizon?
Vulcan Materials and Martin Marietta both made sizable acquisitions in 2021. Could they – or another big aggregate producer – complete yet another 'thunderclap' deal anytime soon? Keep Reading
Interesting dynamic slowing completion of M&A deals
Although construction materials mergers and acquisitions are up this year, a backlog of sorts is slowing the rate of dealmaking. Keep Reading
RB Scott opens facility in Minnesota
RB Scott president John Mickelson gave P&Q an exclusive tour of the company’s brand-new branch location in Clearwater, Minnesota. Keep Reading
