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Early-year blasting conferences will explore blast optimization and safety related to the storage and transport of explosives. Photo: Ghulam Hussain/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Drilling and blasting events to attend in early 2025

P&Q Staff Published Jan 10, 2025

Two educational events are nearing to build better drillers and blasters. Keep Reading

AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo shifts to St. Louis this year, with the show taking place March 25-27. Photo: P&Q Staff

AGG1, Bauma top 2025 list of industry events

Kevin Yanik Published Dec 31, 2024

Presenting a rundown of major aggregate industry events – including national trade shows, state association meetings and more. Keep Reading

A four-person panel discussed equipment and technology trends at the South Carolina Aggregates Association’s 2024 Workshop & Exhibition. Those involved with the panel were (from left) Stockpile Reports’ David Boardman, Blanchard Cat’s Joel Reynolds, Pit & Quarry’s Jack Kopanski, Martin Marietta’s Eric Gamble and Luck Companies’ Trevor McLouth. Photo: SCAA

Tech trends take center stage during SCAA panel discussion

Jack Kopanski Published Dec 25, 2024

Representatives from Martin Marietta, Luck Companies, Stockpile Reports and Blanchard Cat shared the latest from the industry’s front lines at a South Carolina Aggregates Association (SCAA) event. Keep Reading

The South Carolina Aggregates Association (SCAA) 4th annual Workshop & Exhibition was held Dec. 2-4 in Columbia, South Carolina. It was once again held in the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, but was held in a larger area downstairs in the center. This reflects the year-over-year growth the show has seen since it started in 2021. Attendance and exhibitors have grown each year, with more than 350 attendees making their way to Columbia, 54 companies exhibiting at the show and seven pieces of heavy equipment on display. Photo: P&Q Staff

Sights from the 2024 SCAA Workshop & Exhibition

Jack Kopanski Published Dec 11, 2024

The South Carolina Aggregates Association’s (SCAA) fourth annual Workshop & Exhibition drew more than 350 attendees and 54 exhibitors to the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Keep Reading

Technology Days attendees had the opportunity to get up close to Kleemann crushing and screening plants once demonstrations were completed. Photo: P&Q Staff

Wirtgen Group highlights its latest at Technology Days

Kevin Yanik Published Nov 21, 2024

Equipment and technology from Kleemann, Hamm, Vögele and Wirtgen was showcased at a 1,200-person event last week in Nashville. Keep Reading

Granite and CDE are unveiling a new wash plant installed at the producers' Coyote Pit in Grantsville, Utah, during an open house later this month. Photo: CDE

New wash plant on full display at Granite

Kevin Yanik Published Nov 14, 2024

Granite Construction’s Coyote Pit showcased its brand-new 550-tph CDE wash plant during an open house for the industry. Keep Reading

The last Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony took place in 2022 at the Omni Nashville Hotel, with EJ Burke (pictured at podium) among those honored that year. Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

P&Q’s 2025 Roundtable, Hall of Fame ceremony nearing

Kevin Yanik Published Nov 5, 2024

Producers can apply now to attend January’s Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. The magazine is also currently accepting nominations for its 2025 Hall of Fame class. Keep Reading

Command Alkon CEO Martin Willoughby addressed Elevate 2024 attendees in Austin, Texas. Photo: P&Q Staff

Command Alkon conference explores next-gen tech

Kevin Yanik Published Nov 4, 2024

Command Alkon CEO Martin Willoughby discussed the potential for AI and the Internet of Things within the heavy materials industry during an event in Texas. Keep Reading