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‘Acquiring’ labor as a solution
Labor is a significant impediment to aggregate producer growth, but mergers and acquisitions present a solution to this age-old industry problem. FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin explains why. Keep Reading
Is another big industry acquisition on the horizon?
Vulcan Materials and Martin Marietta both made sizable acquisitions in 2021. Could they – or another big aggregate producer – complete yet another 'thunderclap' deal anytime soon? Keep Reading
Interesting dynamic slowing completion of M&A deals
Although construction materials mergers and acquisitions are up this year, a backlog of sorts is slowing the rate of dealmaking. Keep Reading
What MINExpo delivered in conveying, material handling
MINExpo International 2021 provided a forum for equipment suppliers to showcase their latest conveying and material handling wares. See what you missed. Keep Reading
Factors that fueled M&A activity in 2021
Four key events produced an environment this year that was extremely conducive to merger and acquisition activity in the construction materials space. FMI Capital Advisors leaders explain. Keep Reading
Will the new infrastructure bill lead to booming agg demand?
P&Q contributor David Chereb offers his take on the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act that passed the Senate this month. Chereb weighs in on whether or not the bill will ultimately pass the House and how aggregate demand would be impacted. Keep Reading
Slideshow: 2021 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference
Check out a few photo highlights from this year's Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference in Asheville, North Carolina. Keep Reading
VDG (Van der Graaf) Belt Cleaner
The robust VDG Belt Cleaner is an innovative conveyor belt cleaning solution for removing excessive residual materials, including carryback of wet and dry fines clinging to the belt. The VDG Belt Cleaner incorporates a 10-inch diameter replaceable rotating spiral brush, powered by a VDG Drum Motor engineered to operate in the harshest of conditions. Keep Reading
Sponsored: What’s currently happening with aggregate prices?
Pit & Quarry contributor David Chereb offers perspective on aggregate pricing and what’s possibly ahead over the next few years. Keep Reading
