Anderson Columbia

Evaluating mine safety post-COVID

Anderson Columbia’s Ronaldo Dos Santos discusses the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on mine safety and how industry companies – including his – are reinvigorating their programs with fresh approaches to training, modern technology and new strategies. Keep Reading

Anderson Columbia loaded the first train at its Tejas Quarry in New Braunfels, Texas, last September. Photo: Anderson Columbia

Anderson Columbia adds rail line to aid in quarry expansion

Kevin Yanik Published Jan 16, 2025

The addition of a rail line is expected to further expedite growth at Anderson Columbia’s Tejas Quarry. Keep Reading

Cody Ladd (pictured at right) detailed a few areas where Kraemer Mining & Materials has made gains with AI. Capital Aggregates’ Chris Williams is seated next to Ladd. Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

Producers discuss tech exploration, use at P&Q Roundtable

P&Q Staff Published Apr 1, 2024

Four aggregate producers shared their experience of late adopting cutting-edge tech during a Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference panel discussion. Keep Reading

Says Chris Williams of Capital Aggregates: “[With] most technologies, as they become established, the price point for entry tends to come down as they emerge.” Photo: Neorodan/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Producers discuss the future of autonomy in aggregates

Jack Kopanski Published Mar 15, 2024

As large producers test autonomous haulers in quarries, small and midsized producers are eager to see if the technologies tested are viable. Keep Reading

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

P&Q Profile: Anderson Columbia’s Daniel Barrs

P&Q Staff Published Jan 3, 2023

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

Anderson Columbia utilizes the unique configuration of an apron feeder and a wobbler feeder to feed its primary impact crusher. Photo: McLanahan Corp.

Anderson Columbia experiencing across-the-board advantages

Edited by Jack Kopanski Published May 10, 2022

Anderson Columbia is feeling the benefits of recent feeder and impactor investments at its operation in New Braunfels, Texas. Keep Reading

Successfully hiring and retaining workers

P&Q Staff Published Jul 30, 2018

Is finding and keeping skilled laborers getting any easier? Participants at the 2018 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference discuss the dilemma and explore some solutions. Keep Reading