community relations
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
NSSGA recognizes producers for community relations excellence
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) bestowed 2021 Community Relations Excellence Awards on 50 member companies. Find out which operations were recognized. Keep Reading
Pennsylvania congresswoman visits Hanson quarry
Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-Pennsylvania) recently paid a Hanson Aggregates site in the Keystone State a visit to learn about quarries and the the aggregate industry. Keep Reading
