1. National Stone, Sand, & Gravel Association
NSSGA
National Stone, Sand, & Gravel Association

2. Locally MS&T Student Chapter of NSSGA Officers:
President: Abigail Pfaff –
Vice-President: Ian Reynolds –
Secretary: Kevin Cahill –
Treasurer: John Follmer –
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Galecki –
Web Support: Tiffany Lyche –

3. Nationally
In 2015, aggregate production in the U.S. was mire than 2.25 billion metric tons
$21 billion industry
100,000+ highly-skilled employees
Rebuilding America’s infrastructure and economy
Strong voice in our nation’s capital in support of the aggregates industry
National Museum of Natural History
RBAF – mission is to promote knowledge and public interest in the agg/pulv mineral industry

4. Nationally
Largest Mining/Materials Association (by production tonnage) due to NSSGA member-companies producing over 90% of crushed stone and 70% of the sand and gravel annually produced in the US each year
Helps to Support
Rocks Build America Foundation
Smithsonian Rocks Gallery
National Museum of Natural History
RBAF – mission is to promote knowledge and public interest in the agg/pulv mineral industry

5. Aggregate Figures 90-95% of asphalt 60-75% of concrete
5 million tons = the Denver National Airport
170,000 tons = Sears Tower, Chicago, IL
85,000 tons = one mile of a four-lane interstate highway
15,000 tons = an average size school or hospital
120 tons = one new home

6. 1.18 MILLION LBS OF AGGREGATES
Aggregate Uses
Construction: roads, bridges, railways, airports, tunnels, roofing, commercial and residential buildings
Products: paint, pharmaceuticals, foods, cleaners, paper, cosmetics, toothpaste, glass, fertilizer, dimensional stone (aesthetically pleasing), and so much more
Environmental Protection: erosion control, slope protection, water retention, flue gas de-sulfurization, wastewater/sewage control and filtration, drinking water filtration and purification
EVERY AMERICAN WILL NEED
1.18 MILLION LBS OF AGGREGATES
IN THEIR LIFETIME

7. MS&T NSSGA Benefits
Trips – quarries, mills, plants, conventions like NSSGA’s annual convention, AGG1 Academy & Expo, and CONEXPO-CON/AGG
Student assistance for NSSGA related travel and registration fees
Social Events – bowling, shoot-outs, float trips, and BBQ’s
Scholarships – NSSGA, IAAP, and other local or inter-state opportunities

8. MS&T NSSGA Benefits
Education – industry guest speakers, relevant topics related to current trends or events
Networking Opportunities – Aggregate Industry Night with national companies, MS&T Alumni, internships and full-time job opportunities
Low Dues – around $10 a year provides access to all of these priceless industry benefits and online resources
Convenient Meetings – Lunch hour

9. AGG1 Expo 2016 Nashville, TN

10. AGG1 Expo 2016

11. AGG1 Expo 2016
Country Music Stars, Phil Vassar and Maggie Rose at the opening celebration. Free to ALL attendees

12. AGG1 Expo 2018 World of Asphalt 2018
Co-hosted to maximize educational, networking, and exhibit opportunities
March 6 - 8, 2018
George R. Brown Convention Center
Houston, Texas

13. Sept. 7th (Wednesday) Noon McNutt Hall
First Meeting
Sept. 7th (Wednesday) Noon McNutt Hall

14. Questions????
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