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07/14/2025

Carmeuse Americas acquired Crandell Brothers Trucking, a family-owned that maintains sand and gravel operations around Lansing, Michigan.

Says Mike Cirino, area operations manager at Carmeuse Americas: “The combined knowledge, expertise and resources will enable Carmeuse to serve our customers more efficiently and effectively, ensuring that we meet and exceed their expectations – no matter the project size or requirements.”

Carmeuse Americas purchased Crandell Brothers Trucking, which expands its presence in the region.

07/14/2025

RDO Equipment Co., a dealer with 85 locations across 12 states, and Knife River Corporation, a producer operating in 14 states, collaborated on a pilot project to create accessible job opportunities for military veterans.

Learn more about it here. ⬇️

(Photo: RDO Equipment)

Knife River and RDO Equipment are creating new opportunities for disabled veterans with an autonomous pilot program.

07/13/2025

With the first half of 2025 now complete, LJ Inc. is among the industry’s equipment manufacturers looking to the second half with optimism. Elliot Archibald, the company’s director of business development, recently visited with P&Q to reflect on the year thus far – and what’s to come. (Photo: P&Q Staff)

Elliot Archibald, director of business development at LJ Inc., reflects on the first half of the year while looking at the months to come.

07/12/2025

The Mine Safety and Health Administration reported on 14 fatalities during the first half of this year, although only one such incident happened in June.

Find out how the industry is trending on versus recent years. ⬇️

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The Mine Safety & Health Administration reported on 14 mining fatalities during the first half of 2025, although only one such incident happened in June.

07/11/2025

Check out recent advancements in and loading from Caterpillar, Develon Global, John Deere and Volvo Construction Equipment. ⬇️

(Photo: Volvo CE)

Check out developments from Caterpillar, Develon, John Deere and Volvo Construction Equipment.

07/11/2025

Get an inside look at the aggregate industry’s supply chain on the latest episode of the Drilling Deeper ! 🎧

Hosts Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski highlight Pit & Quarry’s Dealer Issue, now in its seventh year, exploring the essential role dealers play across the industry.

This episode features insights from the P&Q team and special guests: Bryant Fazer, president of Rock Machinery Co., Inc., and Micah Tysver, president of Crush Mode, who share their perspectives on current market challenges and opportunities.

Don’t miss out — listen now on your favorite podcast platform! ⬇️

In the latest episode of Drilling Deeper, hosts Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski shine a spotlight on one of Pit & Quarry’s most anticipated magazine editions of the year: The Dealer Issue.

07/10/2025

FMI Capital Advisors leaders detail how infrastructure spending is fueling confidence for materials producers – even at a time of global uncertainty.

Read more about it below. ⬇️

(Photo: P&Q Staff)

FMI Capital Advisors leaders detail how infrastructure spending is fueling confidence for construction materials producers – even at a time of global uncertainty.

07/10/2025

Discover the latest advancements in scales and weighing technology from brands like Loadrite, Rice Lake Weighing Systems, Tecweigh Pty Ltd and Thayer Scale-Hyer Industries, Inc.

See what’s shaping the future of weighing technology here. ⬇️

(Photo: Loadrite)

Check out what's new from Loadrite, Rice Lake Weighing Systems, Tecweigh and Thayer Scale.

07/09/2025

Michael Kelly of Master Power Transmission urges manufacturers to collaborate on data standards, making integration easier and unlocking IoT’s full potential.

Meanwhile, Jesse Henkels of Dodge Industrial shows how smart tech and predictive maintenance are already streamlining operations and reducing downtime.

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Michael Kelly of Master Power Transmission and Jesse Henkels of Dodge Industrial take you inside the IoT revolution.

07/08/2025

Fine material washers are essential components in many aggregate processing operations.

Dave Schellberg, product support specialist at Eagle Iron Works, presents tips to troubleshoot three common operational issues with fine material washers. Read more below. 👇

(Photo: EIW)

Dave Schellberg, product support specialist at Eagle Iron Works, presents tips to troubleshoot three common operational issues.

07/08/2025

Martin Marietta named Michael Petro senior vice president and CFO. Robert Cardin, who had been serving Martin Marietta as interim CFO since April, now continues in his role as senior vice president, controller and chief accounting officer.

Says Ward Nye, chair and CEO of Martin Marietta: “Michael’s work, both on and leading our strategy and development team over the past 10 years, has meaningfully contributed to our company’s success. With his proven track record of delivering results and creating value, and his demonstrated leadership capabilities, we are confident Michael is the right person to lead our finance organization forward.”

Michael Petro, who has served the company in various capacities over the last decade, takes over the role for interim CFO Robert Cardin.

07/07/2025

Leaders at the National Stone Sand & Gravel Association and National Asphalt Pavement Association reacted positively to last week’s passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).

Says Michele Stanley, interim CEO of NSSGA: “The OBBBA maintains a higher estate and gift tax exemption, setting it at a $15 million base for single filers starting in 2026 and indexing it for inflation, while also protecting percentage depletion for land and other property when accounting for adjusted financial statement income."

(Photo: P&Q Staff)

Leaders at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association and National Asphalt Pavement Association react to passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)

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