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2025 Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame

Gerry Bauer joined EccoFab in 1978 and was named president of the company 10 years later. Photo: Pit & Quarry

Bauer recognizes industry partners, family in Hall of Fame remarks

Gerry Bauer has guided EccoFab as president since 1998, revolutionizing the wear parts market. Keep Reading

Ron DeDiemar is the holder or co-holder of 13 U.S. patents covering unique and novel enhancements to industry products. Photo: Pit & Quarry

DeDiemar underscores value of innovation, teamwork at Hall of Fame ceremony

Pit & Quarry Hall of Famer Ron DeDiemar’s career took him to a variety of companies, but his drive to innovate translated everywhere. Keep Reading

Eight of the 44 members of the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame were in St. Louis. Pictured from left are Neil Hise, Ron DeDiemar, Paul Mellott, Jeremy Polcyn (representing Edgar B. Symons), Gerry Bauer, Fernando Moya (representing Symons), Tom Hill, George Sidney, Don James and E.J. Burke. Photo: Pit & Quarry

Gallery: More sights from the 2025 Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame

Take a look at additional photos captured during the 2025 Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in St. Louis. Keep Reading

Metso’s Jeremy Polcyn (right) delivered an acceptance speech in honor of Edgar B. Symons at this year’s Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Metso’s Fernando Moya (left) joined Polcyn on stage. Photo: Pit & Quarry

Metso reflects on legacy of Symons cone crusher inventor

While much of Edgar Symons’ history has been lost to time, his legacy lives on in his industry-defining crusher. Keep Reading

From left: Several of the industry’s state association leaders were present, including Jay Stem, Doug Needham, Calvin Lee, Rob Lanham, Jessica Palmer, Nick Rodgers and Randy Olson. Photo: Pit & Quarry

Gallery: Industry gathers for 2025 Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Check out an assortment of photos of those who attended P&Q’s black-tie gala earlier this year. Keep Reading

Under Tom Hill’s leadership, Vulcan Materials has solidified its position as one of the top aggregate-producing companies in the U.S. Photo: Pit & Quarry

Hill pays tribute to family, Vulcan colleagues at Hall of Fame

Find out what Tom Hill shared during his induction remarks last month as he was enshrined in the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame. Keep Reading

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Drilling Deeper Episode 38: AGG1 2025 Recap & Reflections

Pit & Quarry caught up with an assortment of industry leaders at AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo who reflect on their AGG1 2025 experience while sharing what they saw and heard on the trade show floor. Keep Reading

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Ron DeDiemar: 2025 Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame inductee acceptance speech

Ron DeDiemar offers his acceptance speech at the 2025 Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame, which took place Mar. 24 in St. Louis. Keep Reading

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Edgar Symons: 2025 Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame inductee acceptance speech

Jeremy Polcyn and Fernando Moya of Metso offer their acceptance speech on behalf of Edgar B. Symons at the 2025 Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame, which took place Mar. 24 in St. Louis. Keep Reading

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