“The outlook is a little tough right now for construction in general. Tariffs are creating such uncertainty. You need to be able to pivot and keep your head on a swivel to handle the different information coming through. All we can do is weed through the noise and share the impact of tariffs, legislation or regulations, and what our ability is to achieve what the government is looking for, or how we can collaborate to achieve what it is looking for.”
– Megan Tanel, AEM
“The aggregate industry is really strong right now. The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 6 percent decline in aggregate production but, in talking to our members, it sounds like sales have remained strong. Our manufacturing service companies have indicated that while things may have softened, it’s still been positive. I think people are very bullish. If we can get the surface transportation reauthorization across the finish line, that’s going to really add to the health of the aggregate industry and all of our members.”
– Jen Dugas, National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association
“There are always challenges, but those challenges present opportunities. If you look at them as opportunities, you can change the conversation and see how you can succeed in the current environment. One exciting part of the industry is the recycling side. Between virgin materials, recycling and the opportunity that exists to improve our infrastructure, the outlook overall is fantastic.”
– Matt Graves, Wirtgen Group
“For us, 2025 has been marked by growing optimism across the aggregates industry. The second half of the year in particular has started off very strong, with activity and sentiment both trending upward. That said, while the outlook remains positive, we also recognize the potential for volatility in the market. Staying prepared and flexible will be key as we move forward.”
– Michael Kelly, Master Power Transmission
“Demand has been amazing. 2022, 2023 and 2024 were all record years as far as gross and net sales across the business. This year will be no different.”
– Matt Poeppelman, Poeppelman Materials
“Everyone feels busy. A lot of our dealer inventory is out on rent, and they’re saying they’re busy. I think that’s a good sign.”
– Mary Erholtz, Superior Industries
“We had seen some softness in 2024 and early 2025, as well as some uncertainty that surrounded the new administration’s policies and goals. That softened the market a little bit. We’re starting to get an understanding of where things are and where they’re going in the next six, 12, 24 months. We expect to see some continued growth and, perhaps, a rosier outlook for the next year or two.”
– Daniel Friedman, Eagle Crusher
“As a 50-year-old company, we’ve weathered some storms. It’s been a slow start to the year. We didn’t see what we saw a couple of years ago. It’s all about customer relations, and that has been very strong. We’re looking better now as the year has progressed. I think we’re moving in the right direction.”
– Anna Semonco, Conn-Weld Industries
“Since COVID, the online auction market has been really strong. I think COVID really catapulted people into that online process where, before, they used to go to an auction yard and do things in person. Now, we’re able to reach so many more people. It has been a great growth pattern for us over the past four years, culminating in us exhibiting at ConExpo-Con/Agg for the first time in 2026. It’s really exciting.”
– Kerri Green, Purple Wave
