Marie Emerick

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Embracing AI and automation in aggregates (Part 2)

4 days ago | pitandquarry.com | Marie Emerick

The following transcript was edited for brevity and clarity from one of two concurrent Jan. 31 discussions at the 2025 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference at The Wigwam Resort. Part 1 can be found here. KEVIN YANIK (PIT & QUARRY):For producers: How are you preparing for your company’s equipment and technology future? Are you exploring AI or further digitalizing equipment? Going electric for fleets or processing equipment? Is there interest or a potential future in one or more of these areas?
Evolving tech for the aggregate industry (Part 1)

1 week ago | pitandquarry.com | Marie Emerick

The following transcript was edited for brevity and clarity from one of two concurrent Jan. 31 discussions at the 2025 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference at The Wigwam Resort. JACK KOPANSKI (PIT & QUARRY): For producers: How are you preparing for your company’s future? Are you exploring AI or further digitalizing equipment? Are you considering going electric for fleets or processing equipment? Is there interest in or a potential future in one or more of these areas?
Equipment to consider for conveying, material handling applications

1 week ago | pitandquarry.com | Marie Emerick

Self-contained portable radial stacking conveyors from Superior Industriesprovide a reliable solution for material handling in remote locations where electrical power is unavailable. Equipped with an onboard diesel engine, the conveyors operate independently, making them ideal for jobsites that require mobility and flexibility. Superior says they can seamlessly follow the production of mobile track plants, ensuring efficient stockpiling without the need for external power sources.
Quarry Faces: April 2025

1 week ago | pitandquarry.com | Marie Emerick

The Georgia Construction Aggregate Association (GCAA) hosted its annual Management Workshop & Expo at Cobb Galleria in Atlanta. This year’s event broke an attendance record with 675 people on-site. Ninety-three industry companies exhibited at the show, and six pieces of heavy equipment were showcased. Among the exhibiting companies was Superior Industries, which was represented by Austin Schmidgall (far left), Josh Hoelscher (third from left) and Allan Gibson (far right).
Industry leaders discuss the future of aggregates (Part 1)

2 weeks ago | pitandquarry.com | Marie Emerick

The following transcript was edited for brevity and clarity from one of two concurrent Jan. 31 discussions at the 2025 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference at The Wigwam Resort. KEVIN YANIK (PIT & QUARRY): President Trump has been vocal about imposing tariffs on goods from foreign nations. How might this impact the aggregate industry? Do you have a sense of the potential impacts related to equipment, parts and raw materials?
Strategies to enhance the sand classification process

2 weeks ago | pitandquarry.com | Marie Emerick

As demand for high-quality sand grows across construction and industrial applications, ensuring consistency in sand production is crucial. Classifying tanks are essential tools for maintaining uniformity, optimizing efficiency and producing in-spec materials. By following these five key strategies, producers can enhance their sand classification process and improve overall output. 1. Optimize feed material consistency.
Expectations for the 2025 aggregate market (Part 2)

2 weeks ago | pitandquarry.com | Marie Emerick

The following transcript was edited for brevity and clarity from one of two concurrent Jan. 31 discussions at the 2025 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference at The Wigwam Resort. Part 1 can be found here. KEVIN YANIK (PIT & QUARRY): For producers: What are your sales expectations for 2025 regarding aggregates? Tell us about the dynamics at play in your state or region that should drive or hinder demand in 2025.
Assessing the 2025 aggregate market (Part 1)

3 weeks ago | pitandquarry.com | Marie Emerick

The following transcript was edited for brevity and clarity from one of two concurrent Jan. 31 discussions at the 2025 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference at The Wigwam Resort. JACK KOPANSKI (PIT & QUARRY): For everyone: How would you characterize your feelings for the year ahead as it pertains to the aggregate industry? How does last year’s presidential and congressional election influence your outlook for the year? Did your company bring a backlog into the new year?
ABC: Nonresidential construction spending, construction job openings up in February

3 weeks ago | portableplants.com | Marie Emerick |Jack Kopanski

National nonresidential construction spending increased 0.3 percent in February, according to an Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.255 trillion. Spending was up on a monthly basis in nine of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending increased 0.4 percent, while public nonresidential construction spending was up 0.2 percent in February.
Tips for staying safe around mobile equipment

3 weeks ago | portableplants.com | Marie Emerick

Maintaining a safe work environment on jobsites is critical. There are many areas of an operation that pose safety hazards - inadequate walkways or scaffolding and poor housekeeping, just to name a few. Another element that should be focused on is mobile equipment operation. Navigating tens - in some cases, hundreds - of thousands of pounds around a jobsite requires the proper safety precautions be taken by the operator ,as well as those in and around the site.