National Stone Sand & Gravel Association
NSSGA to sponsor NIOSH underground safety seminar
Underground safety is the subject of an upcoming seminar sponsored by the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) and presented by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The 18th Annual Underground Stone Safety Seminar will be… Keep Reading
2014 State of the Industry
The industry is optimistic heading into the new year, and efforts are underway to lobby for an improved highway bill. Although the divide between the nation’s infrastructure needs and the funds available continues to widen, the overall economy is continuing… Keep Reading
Interview with NSSGA president
Mike Johnson is the new president and CEO of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), taking over the reigns from Gus Edwards this summer. Pit & Quarry Editor in Chief Darren Constantino asked Johnson a few questions as… Keep Reading
NSSGA sees WRRDA’s passage as positive for infrastructural needs
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Water Resources Reform & Development Act of 2013 (WRRDA) in a 417 to 3 vote – a move NSSGA applauded. According to NSSGA, WRRDA is aimed at strengthening the nation's water transportation network. "[The]… Keep Reading
NSSGA encourages House to pass water resources reform bill
NSSGA urged members of the U.S. House of Representative in an Oct. 21 letter to support the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 (WRRDA) and to vote for passage. According to NSSGA, it reminds congressional leaders in the… Keep Reading
NSSGA produces new logo as part of rebrand initiative
NSSGA introduced a new logo with a different color scheme and aesthetics that's intended for all of the association's communications, print material and design. According to NSSGA, the orange color scheme is meant to symbolize the boldness and vitality of… Keep Reading
NSSGA honors Edwards at board meeting
NSSGA paid tribute to retiring President and CEO Emeritus Gus Edwards at the association's Fall Board Meeting. Edwards spent nearly 17 years with NSSGA. Oldcastle's Mark Towe, a past chairman, emceed the tribute. Mellott Co.'s Paul Mellott and Lafarge's Rick… Keep Reading
Zelnak presented with NSSGA’s Wendt award
Stephen Zelnak Jr., chairman of the board of directors at Martin Marietta Materials and the 2004 chairman of NSSGA, was honored at the association's Fall Board Meeting with the 16th annual Barry K. Wendt Memorial Commitment Award. The award recognizes… Keep Reading
Like a good neighbor
Memphis Stone & Gravel Co. goes the extra mile for area residents by instituting a Good Neighbor Trucking Policy. Question: Do aggregate companies have any leverage for managing the behavior of truck drivers who don’t work directly for them? Tennessee’s… Keep Reading