aggregate producers
![Says Anderson Columbia plant manager Daniel Barrs of the Tejas Quarry: “We’re steady at around 7,000 to 8,000 [tons] a day. We’re shooting for that 2 million-ton mark, but 1.7 million is probably what we’re realistically going to progress to [in 2022]. Every year, we’re getting bigger to implement the next phase of our plant, which would drastically increase our tonnage.” Photo: Daniel Barrs](https://stage.pitandquarry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DJI_20221213160100_0002.jpg)
P&Q Profile: Anderson Columbia’s Daniel Barrs
Daniel Barrs, plant manager of Anderson Columbia’s Tejas Quarry in New Braunfels, Texas, paid P&Q a visit to discuss developments at his operation, industry issues and more. Keep Reading
Lehigh Hanson now officially Heidelberg Materials
Lehigh Hanson changed its brand to Heidelberg Materials effective immediately. Keep Reading
Graniterock names president, CEO
Peter Lemon, who most recently served the family-owned California company as vice president of logistics, succeeds Tom Squeri. Keep Reading
MDU: Knife River spinoff tracking toward second quarter
MDU Resources Group, which announced the planned separation earlier this year, provided an update about plans for its construction materials subsidiary. Keep Reading
Holcim expands in Colorado via M&A
The addition of J-2 Contracting Co. provides Holcim with an operational sand and gravel site in Greenley. Keep Reading
Sunroc acquires Idaho aggregate producer
The addition of J.K. Merrill & Sons expands Sunroc’s aggregate offerings into the eastern part of the state. Keep Reading
Factors that will drive success in the new year
Douglas Manufacturing’s Paul Ross reflects on the aggregate industry in 2022 and touches on how equipment demand might look in 2023. Keep Reading
Scepaniak: Expect a return to normalcy in 2023
Wm. D. Scepaniak’s John Scepaniak reflects on the year that was in the aggregate industry while sharing his expectations for 2023. Keep Reading
Granite executive addresses Senate committee
Granite Construction Co.’s Gary Johnson touched on a number of industry issues before the Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works. Keep Reading
