The quarry’s new face-loading shovel was on display for the first time

Mid Atlantic Region Quarry Day Celebration

Aggregate Industries’ premier community relations event returned this spring, as the Mid Atlantic Region opened the gates of the Rockville Quarry to over 3,200 neighbors and community members.

This year, the much anticipated event aimed to educate the community on the importance and variety of uses of aggregates. From homes, schools and other buildings, to roadways and sidewalks, visitors got a chance to see up close how aggregates are produced.

The biggest attraction, as always, was the bus tour that took visitors down into the 450-foot deep quarry. Over 125 bus tours were conducted throughout the day, narrated by Mid Atlantic region employees. While people waited their turn for the tour, lunch was served and visitors had the opportunity to view the product display booths showing samples of a variety of aggregate, ready mixed concrete and asphalt products. In addition, Bradstone garden products were displayed, as the Rockville location is also now home to the newest Stonehenge Gardens retail outlet.

On display for the first time was the quarry's new face-loading shovel, a Hitachi EX-12000 Hydraulic Shovel, with an 8.5 cubic-yard bucket.

The event, formerly known as Earth Day, is a community highlight. As in years past, Aggregate Industries donated $2,000 to the local Quince Orchard Library.