Editors’ Blog
Continued growth fuels more optimism
SCMA's David Chereb cites the growing economy and labor participation rate as reasons show why aggregate producers should be optimistic. Keep Reading
Separating the leaders from the laggards in digital tech
Pit & Quarry's Kevin Yanik explains why producers should further explore digital solutions to best serve customers, citing a Cemex USA development as an example. Keep Reading
Aggregate production season in full swing
Weather worries begin to fade as summer comes into full swing and operations crank up production and demand. Keep Reading
Volvo CE to test 5G-enabled technologies
Only a handful of companies were selected to take part in a program that could ultimately enhance the possibilities for autonomous and remote-controlled machines. Keep Reading
Quiz: Are you an expert at recognizing safety hazards?
Recognizing safety hazards is the first step in maintaining a safe work environment. Test your knowledge to see how much you know about recognizing hazards. Keep Reading
Cemex: New digital ordering platform off to good start
More than 10,000 Cemex customers around the world are using a digital platform the company launched late last year to keep them connected to their orders. Keep Reading
Volvo Penta eyes 2021 for electric power drivelines
Volvo Penta restructured its organization to accelerate the switch to electric power. Keep Reading
Outside-the-box equipment design
The basic design of equipment such as crushers, loaders and haul trucks has not altered too dramatically over the course of the last 100 years. In our lifetimes, the most drastic design changes to quarry equipment may still be to come. Keep Reading
Steel, aluminum tariffs officially imposed on US allies
Exemptions from the Trump administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum imports were not extended to Canada, Mexico and the EU after failed negotiations. Keep Reading