The 2016 AGG1 Academy & Expo broke records for attendance, exhibit and education numbers, according to show organizers the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA). The event was held at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn., March 22-24, in conjunction with the World of Asphalt. Registered attendance of more than 9,000 beat the…
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Main Addresses Mine Safety Progress
In Nashville at the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association’s annual convention, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health Joseph A. Main highlighted the measurable improvements that have taken place in mine safety and health in the past five years.
Read MoreNavy SEAL Inspires Young Leaders
March 22, 2016 – Former U.S. Navy SEAL Curt Cronin imparted leadership advice and lessons to the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) Young Leaders at the group’s annual luncheon, sponsored by Rock Products. The event was part of NSSGA’s annual convention, being held in Nashville. During more than a decade of combat operations to 18 countries throughout the Pacific and…
Read MoreAGG1 Set to Kick Off in Nashville
The 2016 AGG1 Academy & Expo kicks off in Nashville, March 22-24. The event is once again co-located with the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) Annual Convention and World of Asphalt Show & Conference. AGG1 is the leading exposition and educational resource targeted specifically to the aggregates industry. It features in-depth industry-focused educational programming and comprehensive exhibits that showcase the…
Read MoreLafarge’s Presque Isle Quarry Recognized
Lafarge North America (a member of LafargeHolcim) received recognition for its Presque Isle Quarry in Michigan as part of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) Safety, Environment and Community Relations Excellence Awards for 2015. The quarry received the silver level award for community relations.
Read MoreA Good App-ortunity
March 15, 2016 – With so many events at NSSGA’s 2016 Annual Convention and AGG1 Academy & Expo, attendees need a tool to help organize it all. Use the NSSGA Connect app to view the agenda, speakers, attendee list, exhibitors, conference updates from NSSGA and more — all in the palm of your hand. Download the NSSGA Connect app: Google Play, the iTunes…
Read MoreRock Products-Sponsored Luncheon to Feature Navy SEAL
Former U.S. Navy SEAL Curt Cronin will give a presentation on teamwork during the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) Young Leaders luncheon at NSSGA’s Annual Convention and AGG1 Academy & Expo. The luncheon is being sponsored by Rock Products. It will take place Tuesday March 22 at 12:00 pm at the Music City Center. “We are proud to once again sponsor…
Read MoreYoung Leaders Meeting to Feature Big-Name Speakers
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association has announced speakers for the NSSGA 2016 Young Leaders Annual Meeting in Austin, Texas, including some of the industry’s top executives.
Read MoreFIRST LOOK – MARCH 2016
TOP NEWS Martin Marietta Has Record Fourth Quarter; Full-Year Martin Marietta Materials Inc. reported consolidated net sales of $780.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2015, compared to $779.5 million in the previous year’s fourth quarter; and $3.3 billion for the full year, compared to $2.7 billion in 2014. Heritage aggregates business net sales were up 8 percent for the…
Read MoreAggregates Operations Honored for Safety, Environment, Community
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) is recognizing outstanding aggregates operations in the United States and Canada for an extraordinary commitment to safety, superior environmental stewardship and community involvement in 2015.
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