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Longtime blasting educator Konya dies
Calvin Konya, 78, was considered a pioneer in his field, sharing his vast blasting knowledge around the world over a long and illustrious career. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone trade up in October
Limestone shipments on the Great Lakes hit 3.6 million tons in October, up 8.3 percent compared to a year ago, per the Lake Carriers' Association. Keep Reading
OAIMA Freedom Plaza project underway
The project, when finished, will form a plaza at the Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA) office. Keep Reading
Positive momentum for Great Lakes limestone trade continues
Loadings from U.S. quarries totaled 3 million tons in September for an increase of 12.2 percent versus September 2020. Keep Reading
Barrett Paving enjoying its difference-making dredge
With ample reserves in front of its operation in Fairborn, Ohio, Barrett Paving leaders changed up their mine strategy by investing in a clamshell dredge. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone shipments trending in right direction
Although August shipments from quarries in Ontario, Canada, were down almost 13 percent, loadings from U.S. quarries more than offset the dip. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone shipments up in July 2021
On the year, the Great Lakes limestone trade is now at 13.8 million tons for an increase of 10.8 percent compared to one year ago. Keep Reading
P&Q Profile: Pro Lawn’s Darian Houssain
A conversation with the president of Pro Lawn, which has a rapidly growing contract crushing business operating in parts of Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. Keep Reading
Midwest contract crusher’s rapid growth continues
Darian Houssain of Pro Lawn shares the company's unique origins in this video, detailing how the company plowed through the pandemic's most trying months. Keep Reading
