Editors’ Blog
Reclamation underway at Aggregate Industries’ Saugus Quarry
Aggregate Industries plans to start reclamation at a quarry in Massachusetts. The project has taught the company the importance of listening and collaborating. Keep Reading
Aggregate outlook declines beyond 2017
Construction markets remain healthy along with a growing economy. Near term, the prospect of 3-plus percent GDP growth looks good; longer term they look worse. Keep Reading
Analysis: What Martin Marietta’s purchase of Bluegrass means
George Reddin, managing director at FMI Capital Advisors, offers some perspective on Martin Marietta's $1.6 billion acquisition of Bluegrass Materials, as well as what's ahead in the M&A market beyond this deal. Keep Reading
Albert Frei & Sons’ Walstrum Quarry
Check out some sights from Pit & Quarry's recent visit to Albert Frei & Sons' Walstrum Quarry in Idaho Springs, Colorado. Keep Reading
‘Infrastructure week’ an opportunity for progress
The White House kicks off a series of week-long events focused on revitalizing the nation's crumbling infrastructure. Could this week's focus be a true step toward the achievement of an effective, long-term highway bill? Keep Reading
Drawing inspiration from the aggregate industry
Getting credit for a job well done is a nice reward. But seeing others succeed and giving away the credit can be even more rewarding. Keep Reading
Deere execs weigh in on adding the Wirtgen Group
The president and senior vice president of sales and marketing at John Deere discuss the acquisition of the Wirtgen Group and what it means for the two companies. Keep Reading
Wirtgen brothers discuss the Deere deal
Jürgen and Stefan Wirtgen, the managing partners of the Wirtgen Group, provide insights into their decision to sell the privately held company to John Deere. Keep Reading
Heavy equipment competition targets next generation
Volvo Construction Equipment, Highway Equipment and Supply, and Allan Myers sponsored a heavy equipment competition for high school students. Keep Reading
