Loretta Sorensen
Myrl & Roy’s Paving still going strong
Motivated by sheer determination and a will to win, the founders of the South Dakota company took a tremendous risk a half-century ago when they started their own business. Keep Reading
Rail system positions Trap Rock & Granite for growth
A sophisticated rail system that enhances speed and accuracy of loading and weighing positions one up-and-coming quarry operation well in its market. Keep Reading
Canyon Rock strives for full plant automation
New software and hardware have allowed California producer Canyon Rock to operate more efficiently, with the long-term goal of full automation in the quarry. Keep Reading
New plant, automation system double operation’s production capacity
Ohio limestone operation Duff Quarry Inc. more than doubled its production capacity with a new plant and an automated system. Keep Reading
Suppressing weeds in the quarry environment
Suppressing invasive weeds in the quarry may have a significant impact on your bottom line. Keep Reading
Clarification system enhances water quality, conserves resources
A one-of-a-kind water clarification system is allowing the Cemex Balcones Quarry to improve water quality and conserve local water resources. Keep Reading
3-D imaging emerging as tool for aggregate industry
Could 3-D imaging software soon give aggregate companies new perspectives on their sites? Keep Reading
Equipment upgrade improves safety, product quality
Oklahoma’s oldest and largest crushed stone producer, Dolese Bros. Co., recently completed a $14 million upgrade of its limestone quarry in Hartshorne that included construction of a new, completely automated crushing plant and the upgrade and replacement of most of… Keep Reading
Changes on the horizon
As mentioned before in this space, next year marks the 100th anniversary of Pit & Quarry magazine. It’s interesting to leaf through the old issues in our archive and see the changes that have occurred along the way, not only… Keep Reading
