Editors’ Blog
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
Recognizing the rewards of reclamation
Quarry reclamation projects sometimes take years or even decades to complete, but the rewards of following through with these types of projects are often well worth the efforts. Aggregate producers can reap several benefits from completing reclamation projects that improve… Keep Reading
Best practices: Getting the quarry involved on social media
For almost a year, a Lehigh Hanson quarry near New Windsor, Md., has been working to build a 4.5-mile overland belt conveyor to connect a new quarry and its cement plant to transport limestone between the two facilities. Although the project… Keep Reading
Principles to transition a quarry business to its next generation
Family-run businesses seldom make it beyond the third generation of owners. According to Bill Carpenter, Rogers Group's director of human resources, only about 30 percent of family-run businesses make it to second-generation ownership. That number diminishes to 12 percent in the… Keep Reading
