Pit & Quarry Magazine

06/03/2026

Volatility is nothing new in the aggregates industry, but today’s market demands even more agility.

At the 2026 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, leaders from across the industry share how they’re managing uncertainty, responding to changing demand and preparing for what’s ahead.

Read more below. 👇

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Producers and suppliers discuss fuel costs, tariffs and the contract strategies helping them navigate ongoing uncertainty.

06/03/2026

What does a family perspective look like in the aggregates industry?

In Episode 68 of , Pit & Quarry sits down with Scott Alexander and his son, Jason, to explore the Alexander family’s story, industry experience and what drives success across generations.

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P&Q caught up with Scott and Jason Alexander at the 2026 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference.

06/02/2026

ICYMI: In our May issue, we spotlighted CalPortland’s Rocky Canyon Aggregate Plant and its recent production upgrade.

By implementing a new jaw crusher from McLanahan Corporation, the operation doubled its output from 150 tph to 300 tph, while also improving efficiency and minimizing downtime.

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McLanahan Corp. collaborated with Aggregate Machinery Specialist to find a crushing solution for the company’s Rocky Canyon Aggregate Plant.

06/01/2026

At the 2026 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, attendees discussed tariffs, labor, the supply chain and equipment trends at the March 31-April 1 event.

Here’s what industry members from Quikrete, Tecweigh / Tecnetics Industries, Inc., Turner Staffing Group, Hazemag, Philippi-Hagenbuch, Inc., Austin Powder, VDG - Van der Graaf and Superior Industries, Inc. had to say. 👇

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Find out what eight attendees shared on tariffs, labor, the supply chain and equipment trends at this spring’s event.

05/31/2026

Safety isn’t a side topic in aggregates – it’s foundational.

Chapter 11 of P&Q University highlights practical safety and health guidance, from PPE to field awareness and stronger day-to-day habits. Explore the chapter and keep safety front and center on every shift.

Read the full chapter here: https://buff.ly/uNKO1GI

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05/30/2026

Technology continues to evolve rapidly in the , with producers, manufacturers and dealers examining how developments can enhance operations. Implementation is not always easy, though, with producers, OEMs and dealers discussing the challenge at the 2026 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference.

Says Jason Waddell of Volunteer Materials: “One of the hurdles you have when you don’t have a larger organization is that you don’t have a big IT department. You don’t have anybody to take the ball and run with it. It probably needs to be done. Technology needs to be looked at throughout the whole system, but it’s hard when you’re limited on time and people.”

Read our full Roundtable discussion, which includes insights from leaders at Am Cast, Inc., Applied Industrial Technologies, Buffalo Wire Works Inc., Bulk Source, Geobrugg, HardRok Equipment, Inc., Hazemag, L&H Industrial, Luck Stone, Master Power Transmission, North American Mining and Quikrete.

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Producers, manufacturers and dealers explore technology’s potential to improve operations while confronting the realities of implementation.

05/29/2026

MAJOR's Ryan Pintar and P&Q’s Kevin Yanik discuss two key headwinds facing the aggregates industry yet why they remain confident about the road ahead.

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05/29/2026

The industry’s public producers reported their first-quarter earnings in recent weeks.

Here’s a rundown of six industry firms, including Vulcan Materials Company, Martin Marietta, CRH Americas, Amrize, CEMEX and Granite Construction. ⬇️

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Get a rundown of the early-year performances of the industry’s public companies – including Vulcan Materials and Martin Marietta.

05/28/2026

Dibble Equipment, INC. vice president Matt Dibble discusses how equipment dealers are adapting to AI and rapidly advancing technology, but also why customer relationships, service and real-world expertise still give dealers an edge tech can’t replace.

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05/28/2026

Cemex U.S. opened an expanded aggregate terminal at Port Tampa Bay that is expected to handle about 1.5 million tons of aggregates per year.

Says Jesus Gonzalez, president of Cemex US: “By improving supply reliability, we help keep projects on schedule and support cost stability for families, businesses and communities.”

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Backed by a $29 million company investment and a $7 million grant, the Port Tampa Bay project is designed to meet the region’s growing demand for aggregates.