aggregate producers
Solutions to the aggregate industry’s people problem
Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik explores the ongoing labor shortage in his latest column, relaying insights from industry leaders to overcome this major hurdle. Keep Reading
CRH, Summit make a deal
Summit Materials divested Kentucky-based Hinkle Contracting Co. to CRH Americas in a deal involving multiple aggregate operations. Keep Reading
Remembering Edward L. ‘Ted’ Baker
The longtime Florida Rock Industries leader, who was enshrined in the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame this year, died last month at the age of 87. Keep Reading
Advantages aplenty with new Hopkins Sand & Gravel plant
With a cone crusher at the heart of its new spread, the contract crusher dramatically shortened its setup times with a plant designed to optimize portability. Keep Reading
Summit adds chief strategy and growth officer
Summit Materials added Kekin Ghelani as an outside hire, making him the first person to hold the title with the company. Keep Reading
How to ensure a safe spring start-up
Matthew Armstrong, business development analyst with Major, highlights several key factors for producers to keep in mind to ensure safety during start-up. Keep Reading
Vulcan Materials reacts as Mexican operation suspended
The company released a statement about the suspension of limestone quarrying activities in Quintana Roo following a government shutdown order. Keep Reading
Watch: Baker accepts Hall of Fame honor on brother’s behalf
John Baker II delivered an acceptance speech on behalf of Florida Rock Industries’ Ted Baker at the 2022 Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Keep Reading
How Summit Materials performed in the first quarter
CEO Anne Noonan characterizes the business environment as ‘favorable towards the potential for additional price increases.’ Keep Reading
