Education
Inside the Knife River Training Center
P&Q paid a visit late this summer to the Knife River Training Center in Albany, Oregon, where senior director for training and development Kris Latimer provided a history of the state-of-the-art site and how it ultimately came to be. Keep Reading
Slideshow: Pacific Northwest quarries and Knife River’s Training Facility
Allied Rock, Knife River and Washington Rock Quarries highlighted their operations and facilities as part of P&Q’s recent Pacific Northwest travels. Keep Reading
Episode 48: ‘Built for the Mine’ with Luck Stone and Virginia Tech
Travis Chewning, vice president of engineering and operational support at Luck Stone, and Dr. Erik Westman, professor of mining and materials engineering at Virginia Tech, join the show to discuss the "Built for the Mine" program. Keep Reading
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
