Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame
LeRoy Hagenbuch, Philippi-Hagenbuch
LeRoy Hagenbuch, co-founder and president of the engineering firm Philippi-Hagenbuch, introduced the first commercially available tailgate, the Autogate, for off-highway haul trucks. Hagenbuch is credited with other inventions and refinements, as well, including specialized liner packages to mitigate the weight… Keep Reading
Emil Deister, Deister Machine Co.
Emil Deister, the founder of Deister Machine Co., served as the company’s president and general manager from 1912 until his death in 1961. Under Deister’s leadership, the company began manufacturing vibrating screens in 1926 for the separation of materials according… Keep Reading
Pit & Quarry inducts inaugural class into Hall of Fame
Seven men whose work and dedication made them pioneering leaders within the aggregates industry were honored March 17 as the inaugural class of the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame. The seven were honored at a black-tie recognition dinner and… Keep Reading
Overdue recognition
For nearly 100 years, Pit & Quarry has reported on important innovations, followed the rise of companies and chronicled the growth of the aggregates industry – all of which is accomplished by individuals with a drive to succeed. These achievements… Keep Reading
Hall of Fame inaugural class announced
Pit & Quarry's inaugural class of Hall of Fame inductees will be honored at a black-tie induction ceremony and dinner Sunday, March 17, at 7:00 p.m. CDT. The event follows the NSSGA Chairman's Reception at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio,… Keep Reading
Nominate a leader today for the 2013 Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame
Pit & Quarry established an industry Hall of Fame in September to pay tribute to the pioneers of the past and present-day industry leaders. Now, nominations are being accepted for the inaugural class online here. Aggregates producers, manufacturers, suppliers, dealers,… Keep Reading
