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How to enhance public perception of the industry

GeoLogic’s Ben Black and Randy Kunz discuss how the public perceives the local quarry and what can be done to better tell our story. Keep Reading

Manufacturers discuss industry perception

Equipment suppliers discuss the steps they're taking to position their companies and the aggregate industry in a positive light. Keep Reading

Continued funding, support leading Michigan’s 2024 outlook

Doug Needham, executive director of the Michigan Aggregates Association, shares his thoughts on how 2023 was for Michigan aggregates and what his outlook is for 2024.  Keep Reading

Planning for vibration when blasting

Keeping the right factors in mind ahead of a blast will improve performance and community relations. Keep Reading

Vulcan brings community together at California quarry

Vulcan Materials Co. hosted an interactive event at its Chula Vista Quarry this fall, inviting neighbors and guests to the site. Keep Reading

Martin Stone’s support of local community continues

The aggregate producer located in Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania, made a record donation to a local organization focused on education. Keep Reading

NSSGA names Community Relations Excellence Award winners

Danville Quarry, the top scoring gold award winner, was also named the plantum award winner on the first day of NSSGA's Legislative & Policy Forum. Keep Reading

Illustrating community relations gone wrong

P&Q’s Kevin Yanik shares details from a phone call last month that presents a case in point in how not to go about community relations. Keep Reading

How Michigan producers are situated for the coming months

Doug Needham, executive director of the Michigan Aggregates Association, discusses the state of the industry within his state in a short Q&A. Keep Reading

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