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Geraghty retires, Matson assumes president and CEO role
Jerry Geraghty, president and CEO of Rogers Group Inc., announced his retirement from the company. Darin Matson, who has held several key leadership positions within Rogers Group during his 27-year career in the aggregates industry, was elected to the role… Keep Reading
Williford dubbed chairman of NSSGA board of directors
Hal Williford, president and CEO of Memphis Stone & Gravel Co., was named chairman of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) board of directors, succeeding Charles Luck IV. “Hal has been a true leader of the aggregates industry… Keep Reading
Cone crusher utilizes Symons principle
In booth 2214 at AGG1, McLanahan Corp. discussed its new cone crusher, which operates on the Symons principle, and is designed to provide a balance of high performance and long service life. Called the MSP (McLanahan Symons Principle), the new… Keep Reading
Main discusses mine safety improvements at NSSGA Convention
Joe Main, assistant secretary of labor for the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), highlighted improvements that have taken place in mine safety and health over the past five years in remarks delivered at the National Stone, Sand and Gravel… Keep Reading
Live from 2016 AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo
The Pit & Quarry staff is reporting live from AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo in Nashville, Tenn., March 22-24, 2016. Stay tuned for industry news, exhibitor listings, Nashville tourism information and more. PRE-SHOW/SCHEDULES AGG1 Preview: Before you go to the… Keep Reading
Feltes, James and Zelnak enshrined into Hall of Fame
Aggregates industry leaders gathered Sunday night for the fourth annual Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Dinner in Nashville, Tenn., where Rick Feltes (Feltes Sand & Gravel), Don James (Vulcan Materials) and Steve Zelnak (Martin Marietta) were… Keep Reading
New construction starts climb 10 percent
New construction starts in February advanced 10 percent compared to the previous month, according to Dodge Data & Analytics, producing a reading of 141 for the Dodge Index. The index was 129 in January. Much of the lift in February… Keep Reading
Report: Global demand for aggregates to rise
A study from The Freedonia Group offers new perspective on global demand for construction aggregates. According to the study, titled "World Construction Aggregates," the worldwide market for construction aggregates is projected to advance to more than 51 billion metric tons… Keep Reading
Superior adds Bramco-MPS to dealer network
Superior Industries Inc. appointed Bramco-Mineral Processing Solutions (MPS) as a new equipment dealer in Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee. Bramco-MPS will market, sell and service Superior-brand crushing and screening equipment in Indiana, plus washing and conveying equipment in Indiana, Kentucky and… Keep Reading
