aggregate producers
Producers pressing to make equipment purchases
While equipment rentals were recently en vogue, current supply dynamics are driving aggregate producers to buy once again. Keep Reading
Producers, manufacturers ramping up workforce development efforts
Aggregate producers and equipment manufacturers discussed how they are recruiting and retaining high-quality employees in a challenging labor environment. Keep Reading
Exploring applicant-tracking systems, cross-training and more
In his latest column, Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik discusses systems that track job applications across companies and the idea of cross-training employees. Keep Reading
Vulcan Materials acquires California producer
Vulcan Materials Co. and Syar Industries came to terms, with FMI Capital Advisors serving as the financial advisor. Keep Reading
Improving operations with brand-new equipment
Pit & Quarry paid a visit to Ohio-based aggregate producer R.W. Sidley to learn how operations have been since the installation of a new wash plant last year. Keep Reading
Aggregates drive Vulcan Materials’ second quarter growth
Aggregate sales, gross profit and shipments increased in the second quarter at Vulcan Materials, with total revenue up nearly 44 percent. Keep Reading
Knife River splitting from MDU Resources, becoming independent company
MDU Resources expects the separation to be completed next year, with the Knife River headquarters remaining in Bismarck, North Dakota. Keep Reading
Fueling alternatives for aggregate producers to consider
While aggregate producers may request wet hosing operations from fuel distributors, it’s worth understanding alternative methods and the benefits of bulk fuel storage. Keep Reading
The Frazier Quarry looks to the future
With a third operation online in 2022 and investments in two mainstay sites making impacts, The Frazier Quarry is ready for the coming years in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Keep Reading
