Editors’ Blog
Hillhead equipment demonstrations
The Hillhead trade show just outside the town of Buxton (near Manchester, England) is a unique event for the aggregates industry. Unlike AGG1 or even ConExpo-Con/Agg in the United States, Hillhead offers live equipment demonstrations during the event. The trade… Keep Reading
5 crucial tips for being interviewed
This is part two of a two-part series on interviews. The first part of this series covers conducting an interview, while this part covers being interviewed – for both a job and an article. 1. Create a portfolio Be sure… Keep Reading
Superior embraces welding careers through high school competition
Superior Industries hosted a high school welding competition at its on-campus welding training school in Morris, Minn., to promote careers in welding. This is the second year the company has hosted the event, and the number of competitors increased by… Keep Reading
Screen at work since World War II
In this business, we often hear stories of equipment still working strong after decades of use. Aggregate producers and equipment manufacturers take pride in telling stories, for instance, of the primary jaw that has been crushing for 40 years or… Keep Reading
Qualities that make good leaders
What's the one thing you must have to be a leader? Is it commitment, competency or compassion? How about confidence or courage? Those are all good traits of leaders, but one can't be a leader without a follower. That was… Keep Reading
The latest on highway funding, WOTUS and more
Hal Williford, president of Memphis Stone & Gravel Co. and chairman of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) offered an update on areas of interest to the association at the recent Young Leaders Meeting in Austin, Texas. Highway… Keep Reading
Volvo launches initiative to fill skills gap in aggregates industry
As a part of its 50th anniversary of the invention of the articulated hauler, Volvo Construction Equipment is touring North America in a golden hauler and making stops at dealerships to host workshops for students interested in skilled trade positions.… Keep Reading
Our industry in 3-D
It was just a matter of time. Just a matter of time before 3-D printing went from being a novelty to becoming a practical tool. And just a matter of time before 3-D printers became affordable to businesses. Well, the… Keep Reading
From playtime to career
It's finally spring, time for kids to play outside after being cooped up indoors over the long winter months. With Extreme Sandbox, now adults get to play, too. Extreme Sandbox provides guests with an opportunity to operate real construction machines.… Keep Reading
