MAA Seeks Exemption from Tariffs on Aggregates

In response to the recently imposed tariffs on Canadian imports, the Michigan Aggregates Association (MAA) has taken action to protect the aggregate industry.  MAA has been in contact with the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) and has formally submitted a letter to President Trump, requesting an exemption for aggregates from these tariffs. Click here to view MAA’s letter…

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Conn-Weld Celebrates 50 Years of Success

Company Honors A Half-Century Of Excellence By Celebrating ‘The Products That Built Us And The People Who Define Us.’ By Mark S. Kuhar Conn-Weld is celebrating it 50th anniversary at this year’s AGG1 show, the first of many celebrations planned throughout the year. The focus of its booth, “The Products That Built Us and the People Who Define Us,” highlights…

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A New Partnership

Recycling Is Central to Aggregate, Concrete and Cement Sustainability Efforts. By Terri Ward This column is the start of a new media partnership between SEMCO publications Rock Products, Concrete Products and Cement Optimized, and our organization – the Construction & Demolition Recycling Association (CDRA) – that will highlight the important role recycling aggregate materials plays in the sustainability efforts of…

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Cardinal Scale Truck Scales Feature Durability, Accuracy

In the aggregate industry, durability and accuracy are of the utmost importance. Cardinal Scale’s truck scale design and advancements in technology have provided a quantum leap forward for truck scale durability and communication. Cardinal Scale’s truck scale lines provide the greatest return on investment for one of the toughest industries on the planet, and its weighbridges are among the highest…

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Recycled Aggregates 

An Expanding Opportunity for Aggregate Producers. By Rose Morrison The aggregate industry has greater access to recycled materials than ever. Everyone from construction companies to quarries can leverage innovative equipment to enhance production.  The market for recycled aggregate is expanding, and early implementers are already garnering numerous benefits, including meeting company sustainability goals and achieving additional competitive advantages.  What tools…

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Utah Critical Infrastructure Materials Coalition Partners with Burgex

The Utah Critical Infrastructure Materials Coalition announced a partnership with Burgex Mining Consultants as an associate member to bolster support for Utah’s construction aggregate industry. The Coalition represents Utah producers and is dedicated to ensuring a sustainable supply of construction – a critical material necessary for the state’s continued growth. As local reserves are increasingly depleted, production is being pushed…

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Four Major Benefits to C&D Recycling

C&D Recycling Has Many Advantages, Helps Support A Circular Economy And Reduces Environmental Impact. Edited by Mark S. Kuhar As the aggregate industry continues to play an important role in everyday lives, the demand for its processes to become more environmentally sustainable rises alongside it. The aggregate industry is placing increased focus on more sustainable mining methods, such as sourcing…

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Sustainable Practices

The Role Of Thickeners And Filter Presses In Aggregate Processing. Edited by Mark S. Kuhar Water plays a crucial role in the aggregate industry, particularly in washing and classifying processes. However, traditional methods of water management often result in substantial water waste and environmental impact. Thickeners and filter presses offer a modern solution by facilitating the recycling of process water…

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 A New Live Event for the Aggregates Industry

SEMCO Publishing – parent company of Rock Products, Concrete Products, Cement Products, and North American Mining magazines – is pleased to announce a collaboration with On The Rocks Digital (a Social Media Management and AI company specializing in construction materials) on a new live event: AggNexus. The event will take place Sept. 9-10, 2024, at the Thompson Conference Center at the University of Texas in…

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In California, Are Sand And Gravel ‘Minerals’?

A New California Appellate Decision Broadly Interprets Mineral Rights Reservations In Grant Deeds To Include Sand And Gravel. By Mhare O. Mouradian, MaryBeth Heydt and Destinee Burrell As goes California, so goes the nation? When interpreting general mineral reservations in grants or deeds, California courts have not, until recently, considered sand and gravel – aggregate – a “mineral.” That changed…

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