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McLanahan Corp

The plant produces C33 concrete sand and mason sand for the Dallas/Fort Worth market. Photo courtesy of McLanahan Corp.

Dolese Bros. plant upgrade promotes consistency, efficiency

At a new plant in Oklahoma, Dolese and a partner put together the right combination of equipment to meet the needs of a bustling market. Keep Reading

Dealers who offer quality, steady service are more capable of adding to their equipment and parts sales and, in turn, maximizing their own profit margins. Photo courtesy of Telsmith.

How dealers are shifting their approach to customer service

Procuring enough people with technical skills to service equipment is problematic for producers, but dealers are stepping in to provide service where shortcomings exist. Keep Reading

Aggregate producers generally agree the best dealers not only maintain a vast inventory of parts but have the means to get parts to their operation in a timely fashion. Photo: iStock.com/ipopba

New pressures on dealers to keep stocked shelves

Having parts readily available and the means to rapidly deliver them are intensifying dealer responsibilities within our increasingly just-in-time world. Keep Reading

As complicated as the supply chain can be in some territories, it’s often the industry’s long-serving people who keep manufacturers, dealers and producers connected. Photo: iStock.com/D3Damon

How dealers fit into an increasingly complex supply chain

While the consolidation of equipment manufacturers creates new synergies, it has arguably given rise to a more complicated supply chain in an industry yearning for simplicity. Keep Reading

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Redefining the equipment dealer’s role

Selling equipment, offering top-notch service and providing critical parts remain essential dealer responsibilities, but the changing industry is asking dealers to adapt with it. Keep Reading

Trevor Park

New director of sales at Eagle Iron Works

Eagle Iron Works promoted Trevor Park to director of sales. He will oversee the sales and customer service functions for the company. Keep Reading

Some aggregate industry leaders see a potential end to the journey of securing adequate infrastructure funding. Photo iStock.com/undefined

Coming together on our crumbling infrastructure

The long road to secure adequate funding for our nation’s roads and bridges stretches on, but some industry leaders see a potential end in sight. Keep Reading

Neighborhood quarries are everywhere, providing for communities that may not fully understand the value of having an aggregate site in their backyard. Photo courtesy of Lehigh Hanson.

Is the local quarry endangered?

Find out how forward-thinking producers are overcoming the digital mob to keep neighborhood sites alive. Keep Reading

George Sidney: 2019 Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame inductee acceptance speech

George Sidney offers his acceptance speech at the 2019 Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame, which took place Feb. 13 in Indianapolis. Keep Reading

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