Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame

W.S. Tyler’s first wire weaving mill was founded in September 1872 in Cleveland. Tyler’s company was originally called Cleveland Wire Works, but the name soon changed to W.S. Tyler. Washington Samuel Tyler spent much of his life in Ohio, and a W.S. Tyler production site remains on the east site of Cleveland today in Mentor, Ohio. Photo: Haver & Boecker

P&Q Hall of Fame Profile: Washington Samuel Tyler

Allison Kral Published Feb 18, 2019

Washington Samuel Tyler was a pioneer who set standards for wire products and developed equipment that changed the nature of screening. Keep Reading

Manfred Freissle, left, with Helmut Rosenbusch, an original business partner in South Africa. Photo courtesy of Polydeck

P&Q Hall of Fame Profile: Manfred Freissle

Joe McCarthy Published Feb 17, 2019

Manfred Freissle, a man motivated by family and faith, developed an innovative screening product that moved the aggregate industry forward. Keep Reading

Photo:Gene Fisher, left, attended a number of equipment auctions with his son, Tommy, as he prepared him to lead Fisher Industries. Photo: Fisher Industries

P&Q Hall of Fame Profile: Gene Fisher

Zach Mentz Published Feb 16, 2019

The North Dakota quarry man who made a lasting impact through commitment and innovation. Keep Reading

The 2019 Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame class. Pictured left to right: Tommy Fisher, who accepted on behalf of his father, Fisher Industries' Gene Fisher; Polydeck's Manfred Freissle; McLanahan Corp.'s George Sidney; and Niklas Haver, who accepted on behalf of W.S. Tyler/Haver & Boecker's Washington Samuel Tyler. Photo by Allison Barwacz

Fisher, Freissle, Sidney, Tyler inducted into P&Q Hall of Fame

Allison Kral Published Feb 12, 2019

Gene Fisher, Manfred Freissle, George Sidney and Washington Samuel Tyler were inducted into the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame Feb. 11. Keep Reading

The 2019 induction ceremony is Feb. 11 in Indianapolis. Photo courtesy of Lee Beckmann

Four to celebrate at the P&Q Hall of Fame 2019

Kevin Yanik Published Jan 25, 2019

Equipment innovation is a thread that binds the 2019 Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame class together. Keep Reading

AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo heads to Indianapolis this year, running Feb. 12-14. Photo: Allison Barawacz

2019 aggregate industry events calendar

P&Q Staff Published Jan 24, 2019

Take a look at key trade shows, conferences and meetings happening over the next 12 months. Keep Reading

Pit & Quarry's 2019 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is Feb. 11, 2019.

2019 Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame inductees revealed

P&Q Staff Published Nov 5, 2018

Gene Fisher (Fisher Industries), Manfred Freissle (Polydeck Screen Corp.), George Sidney (McLanahan Corp.) and Washington Samuel Tyler (W.S. Tyler/Haver & Boecker) were selected for induction. Keep Reading