State of the Industry
Industry trends and observations from the Upper Midwest
One trend General Equipment & Supplies' Micah Tysver points out is the idea that coarse aggregate is getting harder to find, meaning portable plants are becoming more of a necessity. Keep Reading
How Georgia’s aggregate producers are faring these days
Jeff Wansley, executive director of the Georgia Construction Aggregate Association, discusses the state of the aggregate industry in the Peach State – and more – with P&Q. Keep Reading
Aggregate operations press on while exuding strength, vibrancy
Despite unexpected 2020 events, Bramco-MPS's Mark Strader writes that the industry remains strong and is already looking ahead to a brighter year in 2021. Keep Reading
How Washington state’s aggregate producers are faring
Bruce Chattin of the Washington Aggregates & Concrete Association, discusses the state of the aggregate industry in the Evergreen State – and more – with P&Q. Keep Reading
The aggregate industry’s resilience paves a pathway forward
2020 has been one for the books, Schurco Slurry's Will Pierce writes. But it only adds to the importance of the industry’s collective products – for both producers and manufacturers. Keep Reading
How Kentucky’s aggregate producers are faring these days
Nick Rodgers, executive director of the Kentucky Crushed Stone Association, discusses the state of the aggregate industry in the Bluegrass State – and more – with P&Q. Keep Reading
Lessons learned from a pandemic – and looking forward
While 2020 presented challenges for Luck Companies, John Pullen, the company's chief growth officer, says there are reasons to be optimistic about 2021 and beyond. Keep Reading
Assessing the aggregate industry as 2020 nears its end
Producers persevered through a pandemic and a recession this year, and many maintain glass-half-full attitudes about 2021. Keep Reading
Reviewing MSHA in 2020, and a look to 2021
A question remains as to how the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) will apply its existing standards to address COVID hazards, Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez write. Keep Reading
