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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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What’s next for the stalled infrastructure bill?

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Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik offers a sense of the road ahead for an infrastructure bill that’s now clearly tied to reconciliation. Keep Reading

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TACA hosts environmental and sustainability seminar

Recent Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) seminars centered around how conservation efforts can increase business profitability. Keep Reading

Brooksville Quarry in Brooksville, Florida, was one of two Cemex operations that received NSSGA's 2021 National Star of Excellence Award. Photo: Cemex USA

Cemex, LafargeHolcim react to earning NSSGA awards

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) recognized the two aggregate producers this week for their efforts on community relations and the environment. Keep Reading

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