By Mark S. Kuhar At the start of 2022, it was highly anticipated that aggregates production would rise to about 2.80 billion metric tons (Gt) for the year. Well, final numbers are in and the estimated annual output of construction aggregates produced for consumption in 2022 was 2.44 Gt, unchanged from that of 2021, according to Jason Christopher Willett, commodity…
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Missouri Limestone Producers Association Launches Recruitment Campaign
Missouri Limestone Producers Association (MLPA) announced the launch of its new statewide recruitment campaign, “Let’s Rock Missouri,” to attract new talent in Missouri’s vital crushed stone industry.
Read MoreFIRST LOOK – April 2023
USGS STATS The estimated annual output of construction aggregates produced for consumption in 2022 was 2.44 billion metric tons (Gt), unchanged from that of 2021, according to Jason Christopher Willett, commodity specialist at the U.S. Geological Survey. The estimated annual output of crushed stone produced for consumption in 2022 was 1.50 Gt unchanged from that of 2021. The estimated annual output…
Read MoreCaterpillar, Luck Stone Autonomous Collaboration Was Years in the Making
At this year’s ConExpo-Con/Agg show, emerging technologies such as hydrogen engines and autonomous hauling were front and center at many exhibits. This was especially true for companies that manufacture “heavy iron” for the aggregates and construction industries. Prior to the show, Caterpillar Inc. announced a collaboration with Luck Stone, the nation’s largest family-owned and operated producer of crushed stone, sand…
Read MoreUSGS: Nonfuel Mineral Production Jumps $3.6 Billion in 2022
By Mark S. Kuhar U.S. mines produced approximately $98.2 billion in nonfuel mineral commodities in 2022 – an estimated $3.6 billion increase over the 2021 revised total of $94.6 billion, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. This information comes from the 28th annual USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries report, released Jan. 31 by the USGS National Minerals Information Center. The report…
Read MoreUSGS: Aggregates Production Flat in 2022
The estimated annual output of construction aggregates produced for consumption in 2022 was 2.44 billion metric tons (Gt), unchanged from that of 2021, according to Jason Christopher Willett, commodity specialist at the U.S. Geological Survey’s National Minerals Information Center. The estimated annual output of crushed stone produced for consumption in 2022 was 1.50 Gt unchanged from that of 2021. The…
Read MorePACA Names New Board of Directors
The Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association (PACA), Pennsylvania’s leading voice for the crushed stone, ready mixed concrete, sand and gravel, and cement industries, announced its new board of directors during the annual meeting and 40th anniversary commemoration. Jeff Detwiler, president, materials of New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co. Inc., was elected as chairman of the PACA board of directors. Jamie…
Read MorePACA Honors Individuals, Companies for Industry Achievements
The Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association (PACA), Pennsylvania’s leading voice for the crushed stone, ready mixed concrete, sand and gravel, and cement industries, recently inducted five outstanding members into its Ambassadors of the Industry Hall of Fame. This brings the Hall of Fame to well over 100 inductees since its start in 2000. The members of the 2022 Hall of…
Read MorePACA Holds Educational Sessions, Tour at Rohrer’s Quarry
The Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association (PACA), Pennsylvania’s leading voice for the crushed stone, ready mixed concrete, sand and gravel, and cement industries, offered educational sessions and a tour on Sept. 14 at PACA member Rohrer’s Quarry in Lititz. In addition to the quarry tour, attendees heard presentations about: Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce led by Rick Munson of Paramount Business…
Read MoreYork Building Products Acquires Union Quarries
York Building Products acquired Union Quarries, a Carlisle, Pa.-based manufacturer of crushed stone, asphalt and ready-mix concrete products. “This exciting acquisition will allow both operations to provide a greater level of product offering for our respective customers, increase our level of customer service, and help us jointly reach a broader market area” said Dave Semple, president of York Building Products.…
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