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Drilling Deeper Episode 42: Rob Duke talks Armada Materials, M&A and more

Rob Duke, founder of Armada Materials, joins the show to discuss the origins and growth of his rapidly emerging company. Keep Reading

Crush Mode’s Tysver talks tariffs, equipment

Crush Mode president Micah Tysver shares his view on how tariffs might impact manufacturers, dealers and end users in the near future. Keep Reading

Unlocking opportunities in industrial silica sand

Konya Silica CEO Anthony Konya shares his strategic vision for capitalizing on demand in the industrial silica sand market, which involves resurrecting sites that were abandoned or paused. Keep Reading

How aggregate volumes, pricing trended across 20 years

Rogers Group’s Thabiso Bolebano and Machinery Partner’s Clement Cazalot compare today’s aggregate volume and pricing dynamics to those experienced just ahead of the Great Recession. Keep Reading

Drilling Deeper Episode 41: Precision Pulley & Idler talks wing pulley basics

PPI’s Allen Mathes joins P&Q managing editor Jack Kopanski to provide insights into the latest developments in the pulley market, the basics of wing pulley use and the history of PPI’s pulley designs. Keep Reading

Armada CEO offers optimistic outlook for aggregates in months ahead

Rob Duke, founder and CEO of Armada Materials, shares a positive long-term view for the industry amid uncertainty with interest rates and trade policy. Keep Reading

Manufacturer weighs in on industry’s future

Dodge Industrial’s Nick Roseto shares his view of the aggregate industry, detailing the potential that’s ahead for producers. Keep Reading

Drilling Deeper Episode 40: John Scepaniak talks contract crushing, expanding the business and more

John Scepaniak, director of aggregate operations at WD Scepaniak, joins the show to discuss the nature of the contract crushing business and how his company is adapting in 2025 to meet the demands of the market. Keep Reading

Edwards: ‘Cautious optimism’ the phrase of the day

Ian Edwards, vice president responsible for global sales at Major, joins P&Q’s Kevin Yanik to discuss the business environment around aggregates. Keep Reading

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