New Braunfels
Anderson Columbia adds rail line to aid in quarry expansion
The addition of a rail line is expected to further expedite growth at Anderson Columbia’s Tejas Quarry. Keep Reading
Cemex sustainability efforts continue in Texas
Cemex has lower-emission locomotives and haul trucks in service following an award granted through the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan. Keep Reading
![Says Anderson Columbia plant manager Daniel Barrs of the Tejas Quarry: “We’re steady at around 7,000 to 8,000 [tons] a day. We’re shooting for that 2 million-ton mark, but 1.7 million is probably what we’re realistically going to progress to [in 2022]. Every year, we’re getting bigger to implement the next phase of our plant, which would drastically increase our tonnage.” Photo: Daniel Barrs](https://stage.pitandquarry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DJI_20221213160100_0002.jpg)
P&Q Profile: Anderson Columbia’s Daniel Barrs
Daniel Barrs, plant manager of Anderson Columbia’s Tejas Quarry in New Braunfels, Texas, paid P&Q a visit to discuss developments at his operation, industry issues and more. Keep Reading
Permit puts Vulcan closer to opening quarry
Vulcan Materials received approval for an air quality permit for a limestone quarry near New Braunfels, Texas, but the journey to open the site continues. Keep Reading
Cemex’s Balcones Quarry celebrates 50 years
The producer celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Balcones Quarry in New Braunfels, Texas, holding an event to mark the facility's milestone. Keep Reading
Cemex acquires Blue Star Materials’ Texas quarry
Cemex USA completed a purchase agreement with Blue Star Materials, acquiring the company's turn-key, fully-operational aggregate quarry in Chico, Texas. Keep Reading
Cemex USA supplying aggregate for Miami warehouse
Cemex USA is supplying nearly 300,000 tons of aggregate for the new Carrie Meek Warehouse/Nebula complex near Miami. Keep Reading
