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Quarry Faces: December 2023

Catch up on some of P&Q’s recent travels, including a visit to a Knife River Corp. facility in Texas and the inaugural Dirt World Summit. Keep Reading

According to CDE, its EvoWash system allows operators to make adjustments to the blending of final products as they discharge off the dewatering screen. The system also allows for adjustment in the feedbox prior to material entering the dewatering screen, leaving a completely adjustable cut point in real-time – which the company describes as essential for a potentially fluctuating feed. Ultimately, CDE says this enables operators to produce a consistent and optimized concrete sand product. Photo: CDE

Luck Stone installs sand-washing system in Atlanta

Luck Stone and CDE offer details about a project involving an EvoWash system replacing sand screw equipment at a facility in Atlanta. Keep Reading

Discharge from a conveyor belt doesn’t have to be dirty and dusty. Photo: Martin Engineering

Conveying the importance of keeping belts clean

Review strategies to avoid spillage, carryback, chute clogging and dust in your conveying system. Keep Reading

Cemex utilizes a dozen 150-ton haul trucks per shift at its FEC Quarry in Miami. Photo: P&Q Staff

The factors aiding recent construction materials acquisitions

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FMI Capital Advisors leaders share how increased funding and price increases are allowing major acquisitions to take place despite a decrease in aggregate volumes. Keep Reading

Says The Sunrock Group’s Bryan Pfohl: “When it comes to maintenance, we like to plan for events. And it’s all about the relationship with those you do business with. If they haven’t got it – and sometimes they don’t – it becomes ‘when can you get it?’” Photo: P&Q Staff

Sunrock, Sykes Supply leaders reflect on the industry (Part 2)

The conversation between The Sunrock Group’s Bryan Pfohl and Sykes Supply’s Steve Zelnak continues with more reflections on the past and insights about today’s industry. Keep Reading

ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023 looked and felt like shows from the not-so-distant past. Photo: P&Q Staff

2023 another strong year for the aggregate industry

Though not record-breaking for all, 2023 was another prosperous year for the aggregate industry. Keep Reading

The latest U.S. Geological Survey data indicates that aggregate production was down three quarters in a row through the second quarter of 2023. Photo: P&Q Staff

Aggregate producers emphasizing value over volume

Pricing drove prosperity for aggregate producers this year as volumes dipped from record-high levels. Keep Reading

Equipment and parts availability improved in 2023, but it remains an area to watch. Photo: P&Q Staff

Equipment manufacturers cautiously optimistic for 2024

Equipment suppliers reflect on the year that was while sharing their expectations for 2024. Keep Reading

Although most of “Copper Canyon” takes place at an underground coal mine, author Tim Means says the novel’s lessons apply broadly to all operations subject to the Mine Act. Photo: ollo/ iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Where MSHA and the industry are right now

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Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez take stock of 2023 Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) developments and what may be ahead in 2024. Keep Reading

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