equipment and technology
Blasting community together once again
Technology Demonstration Day returned for the first time in two years, presenting opportunities for blasters to keep up with evolving tech ahead of the Kentucky Blasting Conference. Keep Reading
Soosan introduces DTH drill
The SS-2000 is the newest DTH (down-the-hole) drill in the Rock Commander line from Soosan America. Keep Reading
Weir Minerals brings hydrocyclone to market
The Cavex 2 introduces a step change in performance and sustainability, Weir says, offering water and energy savings. Keep Reading
What ‘Made in America’ means to one aggregate producer
Jonathan Hart, vice president at Washington Rock Quarries, offers his two cents on this hot-button topic that’s taken center stage on presidential campaign trail. Keep Reading
Take Pit & Quarry’s ‘Made in the USA’ survey
The magazine's editors are preparing a feature article on the concept of "Made in the USA," and they want your feedback. Keep Reading
P&Q Hall of Fame inductee Squires retiring
Superior Industries’ Frank Squires, enshrined in the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame in 2018, is calling it a career after serving the aggregate industry for more than a half-century. Keep Reading
P&Q Profile: Washington Rock Quarries’ Jonathan Hart
A conversation with the vice president of the Washington state company, exploring family businesses, ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020 and much more. Keep Reading
Reducing drill maintenance to new minimums
As seen at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020, equipment manufacturers are simplifying drill rig design to the benefit of quarry maintenance operations. Keep Reading
Blasting tech takes center stage at demo day
Technology Demonstration Day, co-sponsored by Sauls Seismic and Nomis Seismographs, brought about 50 producers and blasters together for education and a tour of an underground Vulcan Materials facility. Keep Reading