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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MAA Awards Leaders in Safety, Environment, Community Engagement
As part of its 2025 Winter Conference held at Firekeepers Casino in Battle Creek, Mich., the Michigan Aggregates Association (MAA) announced the winners of its Environmental Awards, Community Relations Awards and Safety Awards. The awards are part of MAA’s annual celebration of industry leaders in environmental stewardship, community support and safe work sites.
Read MoreSky Cheney Named MAA Board Chair
The Michigan Aggregates Association announced Sky Cheney as its new chairman of the board at the association’s annual Winter Conference at Firekeepers Casino in Battle Creek, Mich.
Read MoreCreating Happy Holidays
The Michigan Aggregates Association And Its Members Team Up For Toys For Tots Drive. By Therese Dunphy As the holidays approach, members of the Michigan Aggregates Association (MAA) are once again gearing up for their partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves and the Toys for Tots campaign. In its fifth year as MAA’s holiday charity, the toy drive delivers…
Read MoreFirst Look – September 2023
TOP NEWS The Rock Products Road Show The Rock Products Road Show – an “Economics + Equipment” informational session – rolled into Thompsonville, Mich., on July 21 for the Michigan Aggregates Association’s summer meeting, held at the Crystal Mountain Resort. The estimated U.S. output of construction sand and gravel produced and shipped for consumption in the first quarter of 2023 was…
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The Rock Products Road Show – an “Economics + Equipment” informational session – rolled into Thompsonville, Mich., on July 21 for the Michigan Aggregates Association’s (MAA) summer meeting, held at the Crystal Mountain Resort. I was pleased to be the ringleader of the event, serving as “chief cook and bottle-washer,” as the saying goes. The session was a textbook demonstration…
Read MoreThe Rock Products Road Show Rolls into Michigan
The Rock Products Road Show – an “Economics + Equipment” informational session – rolled into Thompsonville, Mich., on July 21 for the Michigan Aggregates Association’s (MAA) summer meeting, held at the Crystal Mountain Resort. “The session was a textbook demonstration of ‘power-learning,’” said Rock Products Editor Mark Kuhar, who moderated the Road Show. An all-star cast of presenters – including Pierre Villere, from Allen-Villere Partners;…
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July 17, 2023 – The Rock Products Road Show – an “Economics + Equipment” informational session – will roll into Michigan on July 21 for the Michigan Aggregates Association’s summer meeting. Editor Mark Kuhar will head up an all-star cast of presenters including Pierre Villere, from Allen Villere, Mark Krause from McLanahan Corp., Vince Schlatter from Superior Industries and Matt Lepp from VDG. There will be…
Read MoreMichigan Governor Signs Tax Exemption Bills
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) signed Senate Bill 97 and House Bill 4054 into law. The bills will lower costs for Michigan residents by amending the Use Tax Act to exempt from taxation the sale of property, used for production, manufacturing or recycling of aggregate by the property if the aggregate would be used as an ingredient or component part…
Read MoreA Rock Products Special Report: Refuting the Flawed Michigan State University Silicosis Study
A controversial study by a Michigan State University (MSU) research assistant – “Evaluation of Silicosis, Asthma and COPD Among Sand and Gravel and Stone Surface Mine Workers” – that suggests an increase in doctor visits for shortness of breath among long-term sand and gravel mine workers in the state compared to the rate for production workers in other industries – is fundamentally flawed, according to Rock…
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