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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.


Georgia hopes positive 2021 can parlay into strong 2022

Jeff Wansley, executive director of the Georgia Construction Aggregate Association, shared with P&Q his expectations for the aggregate industry in the new year. Keep Reading

Possible stocking solutions for supply shortages

The demand for equipment and wear parts amid supply shortages opens the door for special programs allowing customers to better manage operational needs. Keep Reading

LafargeHolcim expands in Minnesota with acquisition

The acquisition of Marshall Concrete Products in the Twin Cities region expands the footprint of local Aggregate Industries operations, which are part of the LafargeHolcim family of companies in the U.S. Keep Reading

Local, federal funding key to North Carolina’s 2022

Jasper Stem, executive director of the North Carolina Aggregates Association, shared his optimism for the industry in 2022 following an encouraging 2021. Keep Reading

Great Lakes limestone trade continues on upward trajectory

U.S. and Canadian ports shipped significantly more limestone in November 2021 than they did last November, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association. Keep Reading

What manufacturers and dealers are saying about 2022 supply

As manufacturers and dealers continue to navigate the turbulent supply chain, many have one key message they want to impart on end users into 2022. Keep Reading

Dodge Momentum Index dips in November 2021

Losses in commercial planning led to the Momentum Index’s drop, despite gains in institutional planning throughout the month. Keep Reading

Infrastructure funding driving Oklahoma’s 2022 outlook

Devery Youngblood, executive director of the Oklahoma Aggregates Association, shares his thoughts on how 2021 turned out for producers in his state, as well as his 2022 outlook. Keep Reading

Missouri producers optimistic despite labor shortages

Dan Kleinsorge, executive director of the Missouri Limestone Producers Association, shares his thoughts on what the aggregate industry might look like in 2022. Keep Reading

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