Road to Prosperity
Road to Prosperity is a series developed with support from Van Der Graaf, and focuses on discussing and highlighting positive developments, trends, and advancements within the aggregate and mining industries, exploring ways to move forward and achieve success.
Astec executive talks AI, labor and plant uptime
Kevin Hambrice shares insights on industry pain points, equipment intelligence and the future of operational analytics. Keep Reading
Why aggregate producers are upgrading technology
BulkSource co-founder Craig Holman explains the industry’s shift toward connected operations. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone trade down in April
The Lake Carriers’ Association reports that U.S. limestone shipments fell 27 percent. Keep Reading
Heidelberg Materials cites weather as first-quarter headwind
Still, chairman of the board Dominik von Achten maintained a positive tone as he reflected on the company’s early-year performance. Keep Reading
Rail trends in aggregates
FreightCar America’s Matthew Tonn breaks down rail’s evolution in the industry and where it’s winning right now. Keep Reading
Knife River reports ‘good start to 2026’
President and CEO Brian Gray points to a record first-quarter backlog as a reason for optimism. Keep Reading
NSSGA eyes next highway bill as IIJA expiration nears
With the midterm elections ahead and the expiration of the federal highway bill looming, NSSGA’s Evan Bender shares what’s ahead for the industry. Keep Reading
Aggregates help lift Arcosa’s first-quarter results
Growth in the company’s construction products segment was driven by aggregates and shoring, offsetting weather-related asphalt declines in the Northeast. Keep Reading
Weaker demand pushes USLM revenue down
Despite the first-quarter decrease, the company remains optimistic about the rest of the year. Keep Reading
