sand and gravel
Aggregate production trending in right direction
Crushed stone, sand and gravel volumes continue to tick upward, approaching levels not seen in some time. Get the very latest. Keep Reading
Watson Gravel investing in new clamshell dredge
The Ohio-based sand and gravel producer awarded Supreme Manufacturing a contract to build a clamshell dredge at its flagship operation. Keep Reading
USGS: First-quarter aggregate production up 4 percent
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) estimates that 476 million metric tons of aggregates were produced and shipped for consumption in the first quarter of 2022. Keep Reading
USGS: Fourth-quarter aggregate production up 7 percent
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which collects production data through quarterly surveys, offers details about recent crushed stone, sand and gravel outputs. Keep Reading
Wm. D. Scepaniak showcases flagship contract crushing operation
John Scepaniak, mining project manager at Wm. D. Scepaniak, offered P&Q an up-close look at its operation in Rollag, Minnesota. Keep Reading
Alabama producer finds solution in new wash plant
Alabama-based All Star Sand & Gravel unveiled plans to develop a new CDE wet processing solution for its sand and gravel pit in Marion County. Keep Reading
Dredge providing Barrett Paving distinct advantages
Neil Hoobler, president of Supreme Manufacturing, met with P&Q to discuss how Barrett Paving's new dredge operation allows the company to realize new efficiencies. Keep Reading
Aggregate production up nicely in the third quarter
Crushed stone and sand and gravel production each got solid bumps, with aggregate production nationwide approaching 2 billion metric tons through three-quarters of 2021. Keep Reading
USGS: Aggregate production up in second quarter 2021
Crushed stone production was up 4 percent in the second quarter of 2021 while sand and gravel production spiked 11 percent, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Keep Reading