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Missouri Limestone Producers Association

Tower Rock Stone Co.’s Tim Dobbelare (right) took over as president of Infra, formerly the Missouri Limestone Producers Association, at the organization’s December convention. Dobbelare succeeded Capital Aggregates’ Chris Williams (left) in the position. Photo: P&Q Staff

Missouri Limestone Producers Association rebrands as Infra

The 80-year-old organization unveiled the rebranded association name and a tagline at its annual convention last week. Keep Reading

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MLPA surpasses fundraising goal for Chris Upp Memorial Endowment Fund

The Missouri Limestone Producers Association (MLPA) raised more than $300,000 for the fund. Keep Reading

Lile Quarry is currently opening up a new pit in southwest Missouri, marking a new chapter at the operation that falls under owner Jim Lile’s purview. Photo courtesy of Kevin Yanik

Infrastructure spending prompts optimism among Missouri producers

Dan Kleinsorge, executive director of the Missouri Limestone Producers Association, shares his expectations for the industry in Missouri this year. Keep Reading

Chris Upp, pictured at left, served on the MLPA Scholarship Foundation board of directors for more than 20 years. Photo: Missouri Limestone Producers Association

MLPA launches fundraising campaign for Upp endowment

The Missouri Limestone Producers Association (MLPA) is paying tribute to longtime Conco Quarries leader Chris Upp, developing a scholarship in his name. Keep Reading

Says Summit Materials’ Scott Anderson: “Inflation was kind of beating us out of the gate, and we were playing catchup. I feel like we’re catching up and we are going to see the benefits of that momentum into 2023.” Photo: Dan Kleinsorge

Industry leaders in Missouri talk business (Part 2)

Find out what Farmer Companies’ Kirk Farmer, Martin Marietta’s Ward Nye and Summit Materials’ Scott Anderson had to share during a Missouri Limestone Producers Association roundtable discussion. Keep Reading

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Upp, longtime aggregate industry leader, dies

Chris Upp, who spent 27 years at Conco Quarries and dedicated his career to aggregates, died last week. He was 49. Keep Reading

Topics discussed during a producer roundtable at the Missouri Limestone Producers Association’s 2022 Annual Convention included the workforce, sustainability and community engagement. Photo: Dan Kleinsorge

Industry leaders in Missouri talk business (Part 1)

A roundtable discussion between three aggregate producers was a highlight of the Missouri Limestone Producers Association’s Annual Convention. Keep Reading

Chris Upp attended the Missouri Limestone Producers Association’s Annual Convention late last year with his wife Jill. Pictured alongside the Upps is Horton Supply Co.’s Collin Swift.

Quarry Faces: January 2023

Check out a gallery from recent industry events, including meetings of the industry’s Missouri and Pennsylvania associations. Keep Reading

Capital Quarries’ Jamie Jones, left, and Capital Materials’ Chris Williams were on-hand at the Missouri Limestone Producers Association’s (MLPA) annual convention to receive safety awards for their respective operations. Photo: Lauren Alexander, Capital Materials

Missouri association honors producers for safety excellence

Dozens of aggregate operations throughout the state of Missouri were recognized for their continued commitment to safety. Keep Reading

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