Pit & Quarry Weekly Report

OCTOBER 22, 2019

LEADING OFF

Improved economic outlook provides optimism

Solid consumer spending, strong energy production, easier monetary policy and more are increasing the potential for higher economic growth over the next two years. All this bodes well for the aggregate industry, writes S-C Market Analytics’ David Chereb.

NEWS

Dodge Momentum Index up 4 percent

The Dodge Momentum Index improved by 4.1 percent in September to 143.6. Get more details from the Dodge Data & Analytics report.

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New construction starts drop 5 percent

New construction starts dipped 5 percent in September to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of $774.1 billion. Find out how each major sector performed.

Dyno Nobel system provides blasters, engineers greater control

Hyundai adds Northeast dealer to expanding network

Eagle Crusher names dealer in Ohio

New board member at Vulcan Materials

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FEATURES

Upgrades position Quality Stone & Ready Mix for the future

Kentucky’s Quality Stone & Ready Mix recently completed a primary plant upgrade that positions the family-owned company to get the most out of its remaining reserves.

FROM PORTABLE PLANTS MAGAZINE

Answering excavator, loader crane attachment questions

In this exclusive interview with Portable Plants, Kinshofer's Francois Martin discusses some of the most important factors to consider when selecting an attachment.

COUNTDOWN TO CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2020

Reshaping ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020

P&Q caught up with Superior Industries’ Mary Erholtz, the chair of ConExpo-Con/Agg, for an exclusive look at next year’s trade show. Erholtz not only shares what’s in store for the 2020 event, but she offers a look ahead to ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023 and beyond.

FROM THE MAGAZINE

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Increasing production, efficiency from your wash plant

Industry leaders offer tips to maximize the efficiency of your critical washing and classifying equipment.

Rethinking your equipment purchasing approach

The development of a new equipment lease standard presents an opportunity for producers to reduce their bottom line.

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