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Ronaldo Dos Santos (far right) says empowering mechanics with mobile devices has been effective for Anderson Columbia. Pictured with Dos Santos are Byron Laferriere of Vizalogix (far left), Erik Elkington of Vizalogix/Vantage Point (second from left) and Brennen Hall of Desert Aggregates (second from right). Photo: Pit & Quarry

Embracing AI and automation in aggregates (Part 2)

P&Q Staff Published Apr 21, 2025

Industry leaders weigh the pros and cons of emerging tools available to the aggregate industry. Keep Reading

Says Trux’s Kent Masden: “People are going to start to use [AI] to automate the simple stuff so you can get that off your plate. That’s what we’re all looking for.” Photo: Pit & Quarry

Evolving tech for the aggregate industry (Part 1)

P&Q Staff Published Apr 17, 2025

Producers and manufacturers share their views on the plethora of new technologies available at their fingertips. Keep Reading

The latest advancements in aggregate tech

P&Q Staff Published Mar 20, 2025

Take a look at new and updated aggregate equipment from industry companies such as Cedarapids, Epiroc, Superior Industries and Sandvik Mobile Crushing & Screening. Keep Reading

Episode 36: Rogers Group’s Nick Pearman talks tech

Nick Pearman, senior director of operations service and support at Rogers Group, joins the show to explore a variety of equipment and technology topics. Pearman dives into autonomous hauling and what Rogers Group is watching on this front. He also discusses… Keep Reading

Automation has been a driving force in the aggregate industry of late, and this trend will bolster the dredging market in 2025 and beyond. Photo: Supreme Manufacturing

Developments in dredging tech

Jack Kopanski Published Feb 6, 2025

Automation, maximizing reserves and increasing efficiency are among the trends that will drive the dredging market in 2025. Keep Reading

Superior upgrades Vantage automation for cones

Kevin Yanik Published Jan 24, 2025

Superior Industries says version 7.2 of its Vantage program offers next-level control over its cone crushers. Keep Reading

What’s the typical producer’s mindset on technology?

LJ Inc.’s Tracy Slieff visits with P&Q’s Kevin Yanik to discuss how aggregate producers across the industry are slowly changing and some steps they’re taking to prepare operations for the future. Keep Reading