Kevin Yanik
Editor-in-Chief at Pit & Quarry
Editor-in-Chief at North Coast Media
A magazine featuring mobile products for moving markets
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3 days ago |
portableplants.com | Kevin Yanik
Aggregate production fell again in the first quarter, marking the industry's fifth consecutive quarterly decline. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) estimates that nationwide production dropped 6 percent year-over-year to 430 million metric tons. By comparison, USGS reported a 3.9 percent year-over-year decline in the first quarter of 2024. According to the agency, the last quarterly increase in aggregate production occurred in the fourth quarter of 2023.
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5 days ago |
pitandquarry.com | Kevin Yanik
Allied Rock, an Oregon aggregate producer, acquired two new quarry sites in the state. The company added a site PNP Quarry formerly operated in Salem and a former Juniper Canyon Rock quarry in Prineville. The two sites will be fully operational June 15. “These acquisitions align with our long-term growth strategy and reflect our commitment to providing premium aggregates to customers across the state,” says Andrew Siegmund, president of Allied Rock.
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5 days ago |
portableplants.com | Kevin Yanik
The U.S. Department of Labor launched an opinion letter program that spans five of its enforcement agencies - including the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). As part of the program, MSHA will now provide compliance-assistance resources through the new MSHA Information Hub, a centralized platform offering guidance, regulatory updates, training materials and technical support.
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5 days ago |
pitandquarry.com | Kevin Yanik
Limestone shipments on the Great Lakes totaled 3.6 million tons in May, a 6.8 percent decline compared to a year ago. The May drop follows a 21.6 percent decrease the Lake Carriers’ Association (LCA) reported for April. According to LCA, May’s loadings were above the month’s five-year average by 1.1 percent Loadings from U.S. quarries decreased 6.9 percent year-over-year to 2.9 million tons. Shipments from Canadian quarries totaled 688,697 tons – a decrease of 6.2 percent.
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5 days ago |
portableplants.com | Kevin Yanik
ProStack unveiled a range of tracked conveyors designed specifically for small and midsized operations. The latest additions include the TC 50, TC 60 and TR 60 - tracked conveyors measuring 50 ft. and 60 ft., plus a radial option. ProStack says the models are ideal for operations where space, mobility or budget constraints are considerations.
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