Michigan Aggregates Association Holds Conference, Trade Show

Wed March 13, 2024 - Midwest Edition #6
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The 2024 Michigan Aggregates Association (MAA) Annual Conference and Trade Show was held at Fire Keepers Casino in Battle Creek, Mich., Feb. 14 and 15. The event kicked off with a series of educational sessions covering subjects ranging from safety issues, equipment maintenance and aggregate production to new technologies, environmental issues and community engagement in a digital world.

Just of few of the MAA conference presentations included:

MDOT Update — Jason Cutting, director of Bureau of Field Services
Impairment Detection + Workplace Safety — Ken Fichtler, Gaize CEO
Proper Bearing Lubrication — Dean Burcroff of Bearing Service
Intro to AASHTOWARE — Dan Burns of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
Stockpile Management Best Practices for Loader Operators — Keith Childress of Great Lakes Aggregates and Nathan Gates of Verplank

During the Welcome Reception, attendees had opportunities to meet with representatives of Michigan's leading equipment, product and service providers to discuss the latest innovations in equipment and products in a tabletop exhibit area for the trade show portion of the event.

"[Due] to industry partners like yours we had our most successful conference ever with nearly 400 in attendance over the length of the event," said Doug Needham, Michigan Aggregates Association executive director. "Our industry is more important than ever to the growth of our state and country as we rebuild and advance our transportation systems and see expansion in private construction and the clean energy field. It was exciting to see the cutting edge of construction science displayed by vendors and presenters alike."

Founded in 1960, the MAA is a non-profit trade organization dedicated to protecting and promoting the interests, growth and welfare of Michigan's aggregates industry.

MAA membership is comprised of individuals and organizations involved with the production of crushed stone, sand and gravel, industrial and recycled materials along with suppliers of equipment and other goods and services needed to produce mineral products.

Serving its membership through educational programs, business meetings and newsletters, the association works to keep members up to date on regulatory and compliance issues along with other matters relating to Michigan's aggregates industry. The association also serves in an advisory capacity to work with public officials regarding regulations related to health and safety, land use, taxation, material specifications, land reclamation and the environment.

The MAA is a non-profit trade organization to support the interests, growth and welfare of Michigan's aggregates industry. Members are served through educational programs, business meetings and newsletters to keep informed about regulatory and compliance issues and other matters regarding Michigan's aggregates industry.

For more information, visit miagg.org. CEG

This story also appears on Aggregate Equipment Guide.

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(L-R): Maverick Environmental Equipment’s Matt Smith, Charlie Stahl, Fred Makinen and Kyle Yuncker welcomed attendees to discuss the dealership’s growing lineup of machines for aggregate processing. (CEG photo)

(L-R): Jason Kulman, Bryan Shutt and Brian Boyer of Powerscreen Michiana, serving Michigan and Indiana, welcome attendees to their booth.
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MHK’s Roger Krum (L) and John Sturdavant spoke with attendees about their company’s equipment services. (CEG photo)

(L-R): Joel Walstram of McLanahan; Eric Tucker of Hazemag; and Matthew Lear of McLanahan, join HiPoint Aggregate Equipment to speak with attendees about the company’s line of aggregate products.
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(L-R): HiPoint Aggregate Equipment’s Dan Rose, Arrmon Lute and Andy Rose showcase what the company has to offer. (CEG photo)

Doug Needham (L), Michigan Aggregates Association executive director, and Kendra Miriani, office manager, welcomed attendees at the conference.
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Dan Stevick of Aggcorp Equipment Systems was ready to discuss the dealership’s lineup of aggregate processing equipment.
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Conviber’s CEO Frank Pucciarelli (L) and Chad Surrena, territory manager, share information about the company’s conveyor belting and component inventory.
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(L-R): Craig Anderson, operations manager; Andy Anderson, sales representative; Pete Astfalk, sales representative; Ross Lucchesi, sales representative; and Scott Maxwell, sales manager, all of Pumps Tire Service, welcome attendees to their booth.
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Equipment Corporation of America’s Clayton Hillier spoke with attendees about drilling, pile driving, hoisting and rigging and soil treatment equipment.
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Kathleen Conlon of D&L Equipment was eager to discuss the dealership’s lineup of aggregate processing equipment. (CEG photo)

(L-R): Austin Schertzing, Nate Dooenbos and Jeff Mehrhof of AIS and Vince Schlatter of Superior were on hand to discuss what they have to offer the aggregate industry.
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Michigan CAT’s Tony Marulli (L) and Josh Buchanan welcomed the chance to catch up with friends at the event. (CEG photo)

(L-R): Alta Equipment Company’s Doug Sleight, Carl Kupres and Pat Mead were eager to discuss Alta’s equipment lines. (CEG photo)

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