Vulcan Materials Co. Vice President, External Affairs and Corporate Communications Janet Kavinoky, a National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) member, testified at the House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, the association said. In the “America Builds: Highways to Move People and Freight” hearing, Kavinoky emphasized the importance of a long-term, predictable funding plan for surface transportation…
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The Quarry & Aggregates (Q&A) Forum
Rock Products Presents Part One of the Eighth Annual Quarry And Aggregates (Q&A) Forum: Industry Thought Leaders Open Up About The Aggregates Industry, Market Conditions, Trade Shows And Technology. By Mark S. Kuhar and Josephine Patterson Each year, Rock Products reaches out to industry thought leaders to get their take on the aggregates industry. In part one of this feature,…
Read MoreFrom Chaos to Clarity
Best Practices For Organizing Sales Data In The Aggregates Industry. By Ksenia Yemelyanova When conducting sales and pricing analysis for our customers, we consistently face recurring challenges related to data organization. In today’s data-driven world, the importance of well-structured data cannot be overstated. A robust data structure is key to making informed business decisions. In this article, we’ll explore some…
Read MoreMLPA Successfully Concludes Chris Upp Memorial Endowment Fund Campaign
The Missouri Limestone Producers Association (MLPA) announced the successful conclusion of its campaign to establish the Chris Upp Memorial Endowment Fund, surpassing initial goals and establishing a lasting legacy honoring Upp’s leadership in the mining industry. The goal of establishing a fund with more than $300,000 has been met by combining raised funds with a preexisting endowment that Chris Upp managed…
Read MoreRegistration Now Open for AGG1 Academy & Expo in St. Louis
Registration is now open for the AGG1 Academy and Expo, running March 25-27, 2025, in St. Louis. Held two out of every three-year cycle, except during ConExpo-Con/Agg years, AGG1 – held concurrently with the World of Asphalt – is the aggregates industry’s leading exposition and education resource. AGG1 features in-depth industry-focused educational programming and comprehensive exhibits that showcase the latest…
Read MoreSustainability and Solar Power
Graniterock Highlights How Sustainability Can Drive Efficiency, Reduce Costs And Garner Green Credentials With The Community. by Therese Dunphy For operations looking to lower energy costs, an investment in solar energy may generate goodwill as well as financial savings. “The community is very interested in it,” said Jon Erskine, Graniterock’s director of sustainability and geology. When community members learned of…
Read MoreEmbracing Digital Transformation (Part 2)
How To Successfully Integrate Digital Technologies Into Aggregates Operations, Highlighting The Benefits This Brings To The Industry. By Ksenia Yemelyanova and Laura Georgi This is the second of a two-part article. – Ed. In Part 1 of this series, we discussed the benefits of digital transformation and the initial steps to implement these technologies in the aggregates industry. Now, we…
Read MoreNSSGA Honors Rep. Carbajal with ROCK Star Award
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) announced Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.) as a ROCK Star Award winner at the annual NSSGA Legislative & Policy Forum in Washington, D.C., Sept. 24-27. He was honored with the award in recognition of his work championing aggregates industry policy issues on Capitol Hill and with federal agencies. “Rep. Carbajal’s friendship and leadership…
Read MoreNSSGA Applauds Congressional Aggregates Caucus Launch
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) President and CEO Michael Johnson issued the following statement commending Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-N.Y.) and Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.) for leading the creation of the bipartisan Congressional Aggregates Caucus. The Caucus serves as an informal, bipartisan group of House members that will provide an educational forum on industry challenges and policies affecting…
Read MoreEmbracing Digital Transformation
How To Successfully Integrate Digital Technologies Into Aggregates Operations, Highlighting The Benefits This Brings To The Industry. By Ksenia Yemelyanova and Laura Georgi This is the first of a two-part article. – Ed. The construction materials industry, particularly the aggregates sector, is evolving rapidly through digitalization. This transformation enhances operational efficiency, reduces costs and maintains competitiveness. This article will guide…
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