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Today’s supply chain is very much a global one, but pandemic-induced issues are contributing to a slowdown in equipment, parts and raw materials from overseas. Photo: taikrixel/E+/Getty Images

Five minutes with Applied’s Mark Kenyon

P&Q sat down with Applied Industrial Technologies' Mark Kenyon to discuss supply chain disruptions that continue into the month of November. Keep Reading

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What to expect in 2022 in construction materials M&A

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A slew of construction materials mergers and acquisitions took place in 2021, but are the dynamics still at play to keep M&A activity moving at a similar pace in 2022? FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin explores during a visit with P&Q’s Kevin Yanik. Keep Reading

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Second delayed infrastructure vote causing industry angst

Frustration is growing in construction materials industry circles as the U.S. House of Representatives, for a second time, delayed a vote on the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act. Keep Reading

Says Trimble's Karl Lemke: "Adding a skill may cost you $10,000 for a loader, but you just spent $250,000 for that loader. So, $10,000 to make that loader more efficient – what does that cost you? Photo: Trimble

Five minutes with Trimble’s Karl Lemke

Trimble's Karl Lemke discusses supply shortages, the state of the aggregate industry and how producers are approaching technology solutions in a P&Q-exclusive visit. Keep Reading

Following Terex Truck's rebrand to Rokbak, the company debuted two new trucks at two UK trade shows. Photo: Rokbak

Rokbak’s new trucks make first UK show appearances

After Terex Trucks rebranded as Rokbak in September, the newly-named company debuted two new trucks at trade shows in Northern Ireland and England. Keep Reading

George Reddin, Rob Mineo and Kevin Yanik. Photo: P&Q Staff

Factors that fueled M&A activity in 2021

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Four key events produced an environment this year that was extremely conducive to merger and acquisition activity in the construction materials space. FMI Capital Advisors leaders explain. Keep Reading

Hytorc was present in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention during MINExpo International 2021. Photo: P&Q Staff

Torque tool redesign offers functionality, usability gains

Hytorc COO Jason Junkers offered a MINExpo International 2021 demonstration of the Lithium Series II electric torque tool, which represents a next step for bolting technology. Keep Reading

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Infrastructure bill unnecessarily on life support

U.S. infrastructure has decayed dramatically, and yet elected officials won't do anything about it. P&Q’s Kevin Yanik sounds off on the state of affairs in Washington, arguing the time has long since passed to make a historic investment in infrastructure. Keep Reading

Work is underway on the Freedom Plaza project at OAIMA's office in Gahanna, Ohio. Photo: OAIMA

OAIMA Freedom Plaza project underway

The project, when finished, will form a plaza at the Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA) office. Keep Reading

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