The Industry

Although most of us are unaware of it, aggregate products play an integral part in our everyday lives. Aggregate is a major ingredient in the manufacture of both asphalt and concrete.  The asphalt used to construct our driveways, roads and highways, and the concrete used to build our sidewalks, bridges and buildings, is dependent on the supply of quality aggregate.

In addition to the more obvious uses, aggregate is also used in the manufacture of many other items including paint, paper, plastics, glass, and agricultural, medical and household products.

If you would like to learn more about aggregates and the aggregate industry, please visit some of the following web sites.

Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (OSSGA)
In Ontario, aggregate production is a multi-billion dollar industry, with approximately 155 million metric tonnes (MT) of aggregate products supplied during 1999.

The OSSGA web site includes information about the association and a list of publications and videos available for purchase.  (www.ossga.com)

AGGREGATES & ROADBUILDING Magazine 
This website and the publication provides information about the Canadian aggregate and road building industries. The website includes a Resource Library of past articles on a variety of industry related topics.  (www.rocktoroad.com)

National Stone Association
This site contains information about aggregates and includes links to other sources of information. (www.aggregates.org)

PIT & QUARRY Magazine  
This U.S. based web site includes articles from the monthly magazine and other industry related information and links. (www.pitandquarry.com)

ROCK PRODUCTS Magazine  
Rock Products is a U.S. trade publication that has served the sand and gravel and crushed stone industries for more than 100 years. The web site includes articles, and links to other industry related sites. (www.rockproducts.com)

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