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The latest aggregate equipment, technology

ABB, John Deere, Motion and Superior Industries are several companies with new offerings that aggregate producers can explore. Keep Reading

From left: Industrial Supply Solutions’ Jeromy Davis, Xylem’s Ken Albaugh, K&R Group’s Vikki Bartlett and Caterpillar’s Joey Pickett took part in a panel on technology in the aggregate industry at the South Carolina Aggregates Association’s Workshop & Exhibition. The panel was moderated by P&Q managing editor Jack Kopanski (far right). Photo: Allen Knight, Four Twenty One Media

How producers are leveraging tech to their benefit (Part 2)

The second part of a panel discussion at a South Carolina Aggregates Association meeting touches on safety and how technology is enhancing aggregate operations. Keep Reading

Says Xylem’s Ken Albaugh (center): “Equipment is going to get smarter, but it’s back to the people using the data and the people with their hands on the controls.” Photo: Allen Knight, Four Twenty One Media

How producers are leveraging tech to their advantage (Part 1)

A panel discussion at a South Carolina Aggregates Association meeting explores how producers are leveraging tech to the benefit of their operations. Keep Reading

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Is it reasonable for MSHA to request this document?

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The breadth of what constitutes an appropriate request for documents under the Mine Act expanded over the last decade. Find out how you can best respond when the Mine Safety & Health Administration requests documents. Keep Reading

Working with Caterpillar, Luck Stone plans to deploy autonomous haul trucks at its Bull Run Plant in Virginia. Photo: P&Q Staff

How Luck Stone is shaping the future of hauling (Part 2)

Luck Stone and Caterpillar leaders provide new insights on their autonomous hauling adventure for aggregates. Keep Reading

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Quarry Faces: March 2023

Aggregate producers, equipment suppliers and others gathered for the 2023 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference earlier this year. Check out a gallery of photos showing some of this year’s attendees. Keep Reading

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Step up your approach to ladder safety

With slips, trips and falls a regular source of mining injuries, operators should reflect on how employees handle ladders. Keep Reading

Says Summit Materials’ Scott Anderson: “Inflation was kind of beating us out of the gate, and we were playing catchup. I feel like we’re catching up and we are going to see the benefits of that momentum into 2023.” Photo: Dan Kleinsorge

Industry leaders in Missouri talk business (Part 2)

Find out what Farmer Companies’ Kirk Farmer, Martin Marietta’s Ward Nye and Summit Materials’ Scott Anderson had to share during a Missouri Limestone Producers Association roundtable discussion. Keep Reading

The production of crushed stone, sand and gravel in the fourth quarter showed signs of softening, according to FMI Capital Advisors. Photo: Diatrezor/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

How construction materials producers are situated for 2023

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Describing the 2023 outlook as ‘good’ or ‘bad’ is too simplistic, as performances hinge on a variety of factors. FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin, Rob Mineo and Evan Coughlin explain. Keep Reading

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