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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
VDG (Van der Graaf): Maintenance-Free GrizzlyDrive Series Drum Motors
VDG’s GrizzlyDrive® Drum Motors are designed to endure the demands of belt conveyors operating in mining and aggregate industries. All drive components, including the electric motor, gear reducer, and bearings, are enclosed within the drum, designed for 80,000 hours of… Keep Reading
Midyear check-in: Kemper’s Donecker offers updates
Kemper owner and president Gregory Donecker assesses construction materials demand right now and how capex is shaping midway into 2025. Keep Reading
Drilling Deeper Episode 43: VDG (Van der Graaf) talks drum motor innovation
On this episode of “Drilling Deeper,” P&Q managing editor Jack Kopanski is joined by VDG’s Matt Lepp. Get an inside look at VDG’s backstory, their commitment to local manufacturing and the real-world benefits their GrizzlyDrive drum motors provide. Keep Reading
Kemper president reflects on 2025 thus far
Gregory Donecker, owner and president of Kemper, assesses the aggregate industry’s performance near the midpoint of the year. Keep Reading
Crush Mode’s Tysver talks tariffs, equipment
Crush Mode president Micah Tysver shares his view on how tariffs might impact manufacturers, dealers and end users in the near future. Keep Reading
Unlocking opportunities in industrial silica sand
Konya Silica CEO Anthony Konya shares his strategic vision for capitalizing on demand in the industrial silica sand market, which involves resurrecting sites that were abandoned or paused. Keep Reading
