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.
Incoming NSSGA chair aims to forge an industry path forward
Incoming National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) chair Karen Hubacz sat down with P&Q to share her industry outlook, goals and priorities for the association in the year ahead. Keep Reading
ARA: Equipment rental revenue growth continues
According to the latest forecast from the American Rental Association (ARA), equipment rental revenue is expected to grow 10.2 percent this year. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone, sand shipments up in 2021
Limestone and sand shipments on the Great Lakes increased sizably in 2021, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association. Keep Reading
Gas tax pause proposed in Senate
A bill proposing a suspension of the federal gas tax is facing stiff opposition from industry organizations such as the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association. Keep Reading
The latest on aggregate production and pricing
Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik shares some takeaways from recent findings, noting that aggregate production is at highs not seen since before the Great Recession and that producers continue to make steady pricing improvements. Keep Reading
Report: Vulcan Materials made good gains to finish 2021
2021 proved to be a strong year for Vulcan Materials, which released its fourth-quarter and year-end 2021 results Wednesday. Get the details, plus find out what chairman and CEO Tom Hill expects out of 2022. Keep Reading
Dodge: Construction starts climb in January 2022
Dodge Construction Network reports that nonresidential building and nonbuilding move higher last month while residential slipped. Get the full details. Keep Reading
How Cemex performed in 2021 and the fourth quarter
Cemex operations in the U.S. experienced good gains last year, with company CEO Fernando González saying the company is “pleased to report exceptional financial and strategic performance.” Keep Reading
Martin Marietta reaches new heights in fourth quarter 2021
Ward Nye, chairman and CEO of Martin Marietta, had glowing things to say about the company’s performance of late – and he anticipates more growth is ahead. Keep Reading
