Pit & Quarry Magazine

04/05/2025

Ogletree Deakins’ Margo Lopez addressed Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) developments early this year at the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, looking ahead on agency enforcement, rulemaking and other topics.

Says Lopez: “Enforcement will probably continue as we’ve seen it. The impact inspections can seem very unfair. Quite often, it’s a mystery why they chose that mine to inspect. It doesn’t seem justified a lot of the time when you’re looking at a mine’s violation history.” (Photo: Pit & Quarry)

Ogletree Deakins’ Margo Lopez discussed Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) developments early this year at the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference.

04/04/2025

Rogers Group Inc.’s Thabiso Bolebano and Machinery Partner’s Clement Cazalot sat down at the Pit & Quarry booth with managing editor Jack Kopanski during to share perspective on 2025 market activity. (Video: P&Q Staff)

Rogers Group’s Thabiso Bolebano and Machinery Partner’s Clement Cazalot sit down with Pit & Quarry’s Jack Kopanski to share perspective on 2025 market activity.

04/04/2025

Duff Quarry’s Ross Duff, Capital Aggregates’ Jamie Jones (pictured), Rogers Group Inc.’s Nick Pearman and Kraemer Mining & Materials’s Cody Ladd were among the aggregate producers to get in on the discussion about 2024 at the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference earlier this year. Find out what the four had to say, as well as what equipment manufacturers chimed in on. (Photo: Pit & Quarry)

A second set of producers and manufacturers at the this year’s Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference weigh in on the year that was 2024.

04/03/2025

UK-based JCB is pivoting its approach in the U.S. due to the short-term impact of , detailing how it now plans to double the size of the new factory it’s building in Texas.

Says Anthony Bamford, JCB chairman: “The United States is the largest market for construction equipment in the world, and President Trump has galvanized us into evaluating how we can make even more products in the USA, which has been an important market for JCB since we sold our first machine there in 1964.” (Photo: JCB)

The UK-based company says it will now be doubling the size of its planned San Antonio manufacturing facility.

04/03/2025

During the 2025 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, producers and detailed their experience with in 2024. While weather was a damper for some producers last year, many made gains in their businesses with strategic price increases. Find out what they had to say. (Photo: Pit & Quarry)

Although weather was a damper for some producers last year, many made gains in their businesses with strategic price increases.

04/02/2025

Don't miss out! Tune in to our “Drilling Deeper” podcast to hear from TerraSource Global’s Kevin Hambrice and Don Ruppert. The two dive into the company’s latest and technology developments, touching on how TerraSource has grown in recent years with the addition of Elgin Separation Solutions and Peninsula Iron Works.

Additionally, find out what the company highlighted at in St. Louis, as well as how it is enhancing its predictive monitoring and preventative maintenance offerings.

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Jack Kopanski is joined by Kevin Hambrice and Don Ruppert of TerraSource to discuss the company’s latest equipment and technology developments, as well as how TerraSource has continued to grow in recent years.

04/02/2025

Holcim organized the executive leadership team for Amrize, its future North American , with a series of appointments.

Says Jan Jenisch, chairman of Holcim who was previously designated as chairman and CEO for the future Amrize: “Our leadership team includes key Holcim leaders who have played instrumental roles in the success of our business, as well as new leaders from top U.S. companies with strong North American market expertise. Together, we will unlock value for all our stakeholders and lead our next era of growth.”

The company that will operate later this year as Amrize appointed leaders to positions such as CFO, building materials president and chief technology officer.

04/01/2025

Jaime Muguiro began his tenure Tuesday as CEMEX CEO after being appointed to the position in February.

Says Muguiro: “This is a pivotal moment in our company’s history. Having achieved our deleveraging objectives and substantially consolidated our operations, we are now well-positioned to transition from financial stabilization to growth, looking primarily at opportunities in the United States, while enhancing shareholder returns and driving sustainable value creation for all stakeholders including our neighboring communities.”

Jamie Muguiro, formerly president of Cemex USA, succeeds Fernando González in the role.

04/01/2025

The industry closed the first quarter with 11 fatalities, with the Mine Safety & Health Administration last reporting such an incident March 28. Following 28 mining fatalities in 2024, the industry at its current pace will surpass that mark by the end of the third quarter this year.

The Mine Safety & Health Administration last reported a fatal accident March 28.

03/31/2025

AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo and World of Asphalt hosted the first St. Louis rendition of the trade show last week, drawing more than 11,500 industry professionals across three days to America’s Center Convention Complex in St. Louis. This year’s show featured a record amount of square footage, spanning more than 230,000 sq. ft.

Says Michele Stanley, interim CEO of the National Stone Sand & Gravel Association, which hosts : “The 2025 AGG1 and World of Asphalt show offered the increased ability for exhibitors and attendees to connect – from the Community Zone area to the larger show floor space and media one-on-one opportunities. Every year, the event becomes better with new innovations and updates.” (Photo: P&Q Staff)

AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo and the co-located World of Asphalt drew more than 11,000 attendees to St. Louis last week.

03/31/2025

Komatsu America Corp. is transitioning at the CEO level, with chairman and CEO Rod Schrader (pictured) stepping down March 31 and Rod Bull taking over as CEO on April 1.

Says Hiroyuki Ogawa, president and representative director, CEO of Komatsu: “I want to thank Rod Schrader for his outstanding leadership and commitment to Komatsu over the past 38 years. His contributions have been numerous, and we congratulate him on a well-deserved retirement. We are confident that Rod Bull is the right person to guide the company into its next chapter, and are looking forward to his leadership.” (Photo: P&Q Staff)

With CEO and chairman Rod Schrader set to retire, Rod Bull will take over as Komatsu America Corp. CEO.

03/30/2025

The aggregate industry gathered to enshrine four more industry greats into the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame this past Monday. Check out some photos from the event. (Photo: Metrospect Media)

The aggregate industry gathered to enshrine four more industry greats into the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame. Check out some photos from the event.

03/29/2025

During this week's AGG1 Academy & Expo, P&Q was joined by John Scepaniak, director of aggregate operations at Wm D Scepaniak, Inc. He shared observations from the show floor in St. Louis – and more. (Video: P&Q Staff)

John Scepaniak, director of aggregate operations at Wm. D. Scepaniak, shares observations from the show floor in St. Louis – and more.

03/28/2025

With a new administration and a new Congress, the National Stone Sand & Gravel Association’s Evan Bender discussed what’s ahead in the nation’s capital during a Q&A at the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. (Photo: Pit & Quarry)

With a new administration and a new Congress, the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s Evan Bender discusses what’s ahead in the nation’s capital.

03/27/2025

Ted Baker II, CEO of Blue Water Industries, was named 2025 board chair of the National Stone Sand & Gravel Association toward the end of the 2025 Annual Convention this week in St. Louis.

Says Baker: “What an honor to chair the 25th year of this great association. I want my tenure to be about welcoming everyone. When we work together, when we speak with one voice, we’re so much more effective than when we’re on our own.” (Photo: Ted Baker II)

Blue Water Industries CEO Ted Baker II follows Martin Marietta’s Jim Nickolas in the board chair role at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA).

03/27/2025

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03/26/2025

Ward Nye, chairman, president and CEO of Martin Marietta, received the 2025 Barry K. Wendt Memorial Commitment Award during the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) Annual Convention in St. Louis.

Says Nye: “Barry Wendt’s legacy of dedication and commitment to both the industry and his community is a beacon for all of us. It is a privilege to be associated with his name through this award.” (Photo: NSSGA)

Ward Nye of Martin Marietta received the Barry K. Wendt Memorial Commitment Award during the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association Annual Convention.

03/26/2025

ICYMI: Armada Materials this week purchased and opened Drake’s Creek Stone in Franklin, Kentucky.

Says Rob Duke, CEO of Armada Materials: “We are thrilled to expand our footprint in Kentucky with the acquisition of Drake’s Creek Stone. I’m also pleased to welcome Bill Garske as general sales manager.”

Armada Materials purchased and opened Drake’s Creek Stone in Franklin, Kentucky.