Editors’ Blog
AEM: Long-term hopes remain high for equipment manufacturers
An Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) survey shows that while member manufacturers are still experiencing issues, there is hope that they will be resolved. Keep Reading
How autonomous haulers will transform the Bull Run Plant
How do you run an active quarry operation when autonomous haulers are roaming the grounds? Luck Stone’s Charlie Luck and Caterpillar’s Denise Johnson offer perspective, sharing details about a special project in Virginia. Keep Reading
Looking back and ahead at aggregate industry events
Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik reflects on the many industry events that have already taken place in 2023 and looks ahead to upcoming travels. Keep Reading
Six decades and counting for ConExpo veteran
Leonard McCurley attended his first ‘ConExpo-Con/Agg’ in 1963, and he’s been at every show since over the last 60 years. Keep Reading
Why Luck Stone is ultimately pursuing autonomous hauling
Charlie Luck explains why Luck Stone is willing to take the lead for the aggregate industry in partnering with Caterpillar to develop an autonomous hauling solution – one that can eventually be commercialized for aggregates. Keep Reading
Summit, Continental Cement celebrate cement storage facility
Summit Materials and Continental Cement Co. say their new storage dome in Davenport, Iowa, is the largest of its kind in North America. Keep Reading
MSHA: Fatal accidents up to 14 on year
The latest Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) information shows that five more miners died in accidents in March. Keep Reading
What exhibitors thought of ConExpo-Con/Agg
Talbert Manufacturing’s Troy Geisler, Haver & Boecker Niagara’s Kristen Randall and Philippi-Hagenbuch’s Josh Swank share their ConExpo-Con/Agg experiences with the magazine. Keep Reading
MSHA stakeholder meeting draws leaders to North Carolina
Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) leaders joined aggregate industry stakeholders this week in Raleigh, North Carolina. Keep Reading