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Quarry Faces: September 2025
Check out our gallery of photos from recent aggregate industry events. Keep Reading
Inside the evolving equipment auction market
Adam Cripps and Andrew Dillard of Purple Wave Auction share how equipment auctions are shifting in 2025 – and how producers are adapting. Keep Reading
How mining education is evolving for a new generation
Aggregates are playing a larger role in mining education, and universities are responding. Virginia Tech’s Erik Westman explains how the shift is shaping student paths. Keep Reading
Big Town Concrete CEO on training, tech and what’s next
Big Town Concrete’s Rich Szecsy, who is currently chair of the Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association, discusses how training is shaping the industry's next generation and where artificial intelligence might take concrete in the years ahead. Featured Photo: P&Q Staff… Keep Reading
Rogers Group’s Pearman assesses AI and aggregates
Nick Pearman, senior director of operations service and support at Rogers Group, reflects on the state of AI in the industry and what the future may hold during an interview at the 2025 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Keep Reading
Developing a more tech-savvy workforce
Scott Alexander, senior vice president of aggregates at Summit Materials, dives into this topic during a conversation at the 2025 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Keep Reading
Expanding manufacturing capacity to meet equipment demand
Philippi-Hagenbuch’s Josh Swank outlines how a strong 2025, shifting labor dynamics and other factors are shaping aspects of the industry’s future. Featured Photo: P&Q Staff Van der Graaf is the leader in the design and manufacturing of drum motors for… Keep Reading
What keeps one aggregate producer up at night
Rob Duke of Armada Materials discusses safety as a core value, highlighting how his company engages employees and strives for safety excellence. Featured Photo: P&Q Staff Van der Graaf is the leader in the design and manufacturing of drum motors… Keep Reading
Why visibility and outreach matter in aggregates
Jamie Jones offers an assessment of the industry and shares how Capital Aggregates is reshaping public perception through education, transparency and community programs. Keep Reading
