The Rock Products Interview: Ted Baker II, Blue Water Industries

The New NSSGA Chairman Talks About The Strategic Plan, Labor, Digitalization And The Best Business Advice He Ever Received. By Mark S. Kuhar Rock Products: As you begin your term as chairman of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), what is the number-one thing you would like to accomplish?We have an incredible opportunity during the first year of…

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Duff Quarry Upgrades Wash Plant

A New CDE Wash Plant Capable Of Processing Up To 300 TPH Is A Major Upgrade For The Company’s Lewistown, Ohio, Sand And Gravel Site. Edited by Mark S. Kuhar For almost three-quarters of a century the Duff family has produced and supplied crushed limestone, sand, and gravel to all of West-central Ohio. As the multi-generational family enterprise approaches its…

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Pricing Strategy in Turbulent Times

Navigating Data-Driven Decision Making In The Aggregates Industry. By Barry Hudson In an industry as cyclical and competitive as aggregates, where every penny often feels like a mountain, industry executives must tread carefully – balancing their pricing strategies between a market that is rising and one that is in decline. Data-driven decision making has emerged as an essential component for…

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Reclamation Success Stories

Turning Quarries Into Community Assets. By Stuart Burgess What happens when a quarry reaches the end of its operational life? Traditionally, the answer has been limited to site stabilization and restoration efforts focused on meeting regulatory requirements. However, forward-thinking companies, municipalities, and developers are proving that exhausted quarries can be reimagined into thriving community assets – parks, golf courses, reservoirs…

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Planning Equipment Installations During Scheduled Shutdowns

Despite The Best Planning, Pushing To Stay Under Budget And Ahead Of Time Can Put Sub-Optimal Equipment Back Into Service, Resulting In Early Failure. By R. Todd Swinderman and Daniel Marshall Scheduled shutdowns ensure optimum productivity but are also necessary from both a maintenance and safety standpoint. Some unwritten truths about shutdowns include: Shutdowns are busy times, with in-house and…

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Next-Gen Crushing Equipment

The Role of Technology in Modern Aggregates Production  by Rose Morrison Aggregates production is the backbone of the quarrying industry, providing essential materials for infrastructure development worldwide. In recent years, the sector has witnessed a significant shift toward cutting-edge crushing technology, driven by advancements in automation, IoT integration and material science. This evolution holds the key to setting new standards…

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Big Rocks, Small Excavator

Guelph, Ontario-Based Cox Construction Is Successfully Breaking Big Rocks With A Small Electric Excavator. Edited by Mark S. Kuhar A couple of hours west of Toronto, Canada, in a town affectionately nicknamed The Royal City, a family-owned-and-operated company called Cox Construction is approaching its 80th year in business. “In 1946, my father started our business,” said Regan Cox, who now…

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Loading & Hauling

When It Comes To Loading And Hauling, New Ideas Are Always On Tap From Industry Manufacturers. By Mark S. Kuhar What new or enhanced ideas and innovations are coming on the market from industry manufacturers in the area of loading and hauling? Here are three to consider. RokbakArticulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak notes that due to their robust, off-road performance, articulated…

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When Rocks Get Pricey

How Tariffs And Market Volatility Shake Up Construction. By Barry Hudson and Chris Summers The world of construction is built on a foundation of, well, rocks. Specifically, construction aggregates: crushed stone, sand and gravel. These seemingly humble materials form the backbone of everything from roads and bridges to homes and skyscrapers. But what happens when the cost of these essential…

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