Pit & Quarry, February 2018
EVENT PREVIEW P COUNTDOWN TO AGG1 AND THE NSSGA CONVENTION Five opportunities attendees can explore in Houston BY PIT QUARRY STAFF I ts hard to believe that nearly a year has passed since ConExpo Con Agg 2017 but the aggregate industry is ready to once again assemble at a national trade show This year of course the industry convenes in Houston where AGG1 Aggregates Academy Expo is co located with the National Stone Sand Gravel Associations NSSGA Annual Convention as well as World of Asphalt At AGG1 which takes place March 6 8 at Houstons George R Brown Convention Center aggregate producers will have the opportunity to experience the latest equipment and technology learn from leading industry experts and network with thousands of their peers Equipment suppliers will demonstrate tools and technologies to help drive down costs and increase efficiencies at their aggregate operations In addition industry leaders will share their knowledge in more than 50 educational sessions at the AGG1 Academy Their practical knowledge and techniques will enable attendees to manage their operations more effectively efficiently and profitably The NSSGA Annual Convention which takes place March 4 7 at the Marriott Marquis in Houston also presents opportunities for learning Hundreds of industry professionals gather at the convention each year to hear about issues that are vital to their business and learn about NSSGAs latest advocacy efforts Both AGG1 and the NSSGA Annual Convention offer attendees a wealth of opportunities Here are five to consider as you finalize your travel plans for Houston 1 Hit the classroom AGG1 Academy educational sessions are divided into four tracks Operations and Production Business Management and Leadership Automation Technology and Software and Environment Safety and Health According to NSSGA classes in the Operations and Production track cover virtually every aspect of plant operations production and equipment maintenance from 101 level courses to the latest technologies processes and products that producers are using to produce aggregate and manage their fleets in creative and innovative ways Of course running an aggregate operation is about more than equipment and processes AGG1 Academys Business Management and Leadership classes focus on the business of your operation and professional development including understanding business and financial principles dealing with the surrounding community and ways to market and sell your product The Automation Technology and Software track meanwhile focuses on automation and advanced technologies to help companies improve efficiency employee safety product quality in AGG1 attendees can browse the latest equipment and technology March 6 8 at the George R Brown Convention Center in Houston 32 PIT QUARRY February 2018 pitandquarry com PHOTO BY DARREN CONSTANTINO
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