AUGUST 19, 2021

LEADING OFF

Ogletree Deakins’ Doran discusses a new era for MSHA   Bill Doran of Ogletree Deakins discussed where the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) stands under the Biden administration, COVID-19 impacts on enforcement and more at the 2021 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Find out what Doran had to say.   Read More

NEWS

Arcosa expands in Southwest through acquisition   Arcosa acquired Arizona-based Southwest Rock Products, which produces about 5 million tons of construction aggregate each year. Learn more about Southwest Rock.   Read More

AGC: Supply chain issues continue into midsummer   The rise in prices for construction materials and services continued in July, reports the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), adding that contractors are still struggling with supply challenges. Get the latest on the supply chain.   Read More

Turner Mining Group names vice president of equipment Mining Hall of Fame banquet scheduled for October Liebherr to exhibit at MINExpo for sixth time Trimble offers MINExpo preview Polydeck to debut protective items at MINExpo Xylem to emphasize water management at MINExpo sponsored content ↴       The Right Stedman Crusher for Your Large Feed   Crush your large feed materials in a Stedman Mega-Slam HSI crusher. With a reduction ratio of up to 20:1, crush up to 40” feed down to 2” or less at up to 1200 tons per hour. Contact Stedman at 812-926-0038.   Learn More

ROAD TO RECOVERY

Will the new infrastructure bill lead to booming agg demand?   P&Q contributor David Chereb offers his take on the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act that passed the Senate this month. Chereb weighs in on whether or not the bill will ultimately pass the House and how aggregate demand would be impacted.   Watch Here Road to Recovery Check out Pit & Quarry's special series dedicated to helping producers navigate the economic downturn.

CUTTING EDGE

Caterpillar expands remote-control operation to excavator line   Cat's Command for Excavating aims to enhance safe machine operation while reducing operator fatigue by removing the operator from the machine in potentially hazardous operating environments. Learn more about this Cat tech development.   Read More Plus: Automated rock breaker coming from Hard-Line   sponsored content ↴       Bring us your wear part productivity questions at MINExpo® Booth 6055   The Columbia Steel team looks forward to helping you get the most from your crushers and draglines. Let's talk at MINExpo® about improved productivity, safety, and uptime.   Learn More

FEATURES

The industry looks to the months and years to come (Part 2)   When presented with a question about the second half of 2021 and 2022, this Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference discussion focused on labor and supply shortages.   Read More Plus: The industry looks to the months and years to come (Part 1)

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Navigating the ever-changing supply chain (Part 1)   Material price increases and shortages are challenging equipment manufacturers like never before. Those who attended the P&Q Roundtable shared how they’re steering through the unpredictable supply environment.   Read More Plus: New loaders, excavators that could upgrade your operation

EDITORS' BLOG

Forecast: Global agg demand growth to carry into 2031   A third-party research organization forecasts the global construction aggregate market to grow by nearly 7 percent over the next decade.   Read More

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