aggregate producers

Eagle Materials sells aggregate, concrete assets

Kevin Yanik Published Apr 20, 2020

The transactions involve Western Aggregates and Mathews Readymix, and they come after the company announced plans to separate its heavy and light materials businesses. Keep Reading

Mississippi-based Hammett Gravel Co. fastened American flags on its fleet of mobile equipment, including this Cat 966M wheel loader. Photo: Hammett Gravel

Patriotic gesture keeps morale high at Hammett Gravel

Kevin Yanik Published Apr 20, 2020

With the potential for coronavirus-laden fear and uncertainty to consume employees, Hammett Gravel Co.'s Tripp Hammett fastened American flags to his mobile fleet to keep spirits high. Keep Reading

Charlie Luck, whose company expanded into Georgia in 2018, represents the third generation of Luck Stone family leadership. Photo: Luck Companies

Virginia-based Luck Stone settling into Georgia

Kevin Yanik Published Apr 15, 2020

While the family-owned company has the largest quarry network in the state of Virginia,  the company’s opportunity for growth resides largely away  from its home base. Keep Reading

An aerial view of Washington Rock Quarries' Kapowsin Quarry. Photo: Jonathan Hart

P&Q Profile: Washington Rock Quarries’ Jonathan Hart

Kevin Yanik Published Apr 14, 2020

A conversation with the vice president of the Washington state company, exploring family businesses, ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020 and much more. Keep Reading

Editor’s notebook: ‘Gangbusters’ construction, a labor shortage solution and more

Kevin Yanik Published Apr 10, 2020

P&Q's Kevin Yanik reflects on conversations with producers and suppliers over the last week, touching on construction activity, the industry’s labor shortage and how business might change going forward. Keep Reading

Share your insights through Pit & Quarry’s coronavirus survey

Kevin Yanik Published Apr 2, 2020

Aggregate producers are invited to take a short survey about the coronavirus and its impact on their businesses. Keep Reading

Allen: Exemptions, spring provide reason for optimism

Clint Allen Published Mar 25, 2020

Clint Allen of CRH Americas Materials provides a guest commentary on the current state of the industry and how to best get through the coronavirus pandemic. Keep Reading

The Gill Quarries operation is located in East Norriton, Pennsylvania. Photo: Doosan

How a Philadelphia-area quarry balances production’s demand with the neighbors

Josh Hafner Published Mar 9, 2020

Of the various work that unfolds at Gill Quarries – from the drilling and blasting to the loading and processing – one task stays top of mind for co-owner Ray Trainor: being a good neighbor. Keep Reading