About the Magazine
Rock Products has been the aggregate industry’s leading source of information since 1896. Its experienced staff and allied publications offer a working knowledge of the industry that promotes operation efficiencies, management solutions and innovative technologies to strengthen the bottom line.
This information is provided daily on the Web and offers more than a decade of archived material to assist mining executives, managers, students and the general public. Information is delivered in a number of ways including frequent e-newsletters delivered right to readers’ e-mail accounts, monthly print editions and an expanding Web site. The content offered maintains the same high standards set more than a century ago.
Operation Profiles
Whether it is just a small strip mine or a massive quarry producing stone by the millions, Rock Products can offer professional advice. Our staff has spent more time in the field than any competing publication. Working closely with plant managers across the country, Rock Products provides examples of how the best in the business operate.
Industry News
Rock Products also maintains a focus on industry-specific news that impacts daily operations. It was there to cover the conception of the American Road Builder’s Association in 1902 and watched the erection of the world’s first reinforced-concrete skyscraper, the Ingalls Building. Rock Products watched as the Endangered Species Act passed Congress, as it was there to cover the evolution of the Miner Act. Rock Products also promises to keep a watchful eye on the regulatory agencies and legislation that influences the construction materials industry.
Product Innovations
Technology plays a big part in the success of any industry. Each month Rock Products showcases the newest equipment on the market including crushers, screens and mobile equipment. Equipment articles also focus on proper equipment maintenance and safety.
Management Solutions
There’s more to the industry than crushing and screening rock. Rock Products is well aware of this and offers articles on enhancing community relations, business relationships and finances. And every year Rock Products takes a hard look at forthcoming market conditions as well as recent acquisition activities.
No matter what challenges the industry faces, Rock Products will be there with solutions—for as long as there is rock in the ground.
