Education
Capitol Aggregates showcases industry to Texas educators
A group of 15 had the opportunity to tour the Solms Quarry and learn about mining and aggregates as part of a special event. Keep Reading
How mining education is evolving for a new generation
Aggregates are playing a larger role in mining education, and universities are responding. Virginia Tech’s Erik Westman explains how the shift is shaping student paths. Keep Reading
Anticipation building for AGG1 2025
Exhibit space at an expanded AGG1 is maxed out, with those attending anxiously awaiting the show’s arrival. Keep Reading
How industry companies are working to preserve tribal knowledge
Producers, manufacturers and dealers have experienced a generation of employees retiring from the aggregate industry. Now, companies are turning to technology and education to preserve this operational knowledge. Keep Reading
Superior debuts online learning platform for producers
The complete OptimizeU catalog from Superior Industries contains 60 courses focused on crushing, screening, washing, conveying and other industry topics. Keep Reading
McLanahan podcast to cover ‘all things materials processing’
McLanahan Corp.’s new podcast, “Groundwork,” launched Thursday with the debut episode discussing how recycled aggregates are made. Keep Reading
Quarry Faces: February 2025
Recent industry events include the South Carolina Aggregates Association’s Workshop & Exhibition and the Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers’ (IAAP) Convention & Safety Conference. Keep Reading
Sandvik, Dyno Nobel award Quarry Academy scholarship
The companies revealed that their 2024 scholarship went to a student from the University of Nevada, Reno. Keep Reading
AGG1 to make St. Louis debut this March
After back-to-back events in Nashville, AGG1 shifts to St. Louis for the first time in the show’s history. Find out what you can expect. Keep Reading
