The Ohio Aggregates and Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA) held its annual meeting and trade show on Nov. 19 and 20 at the Easton Hilton in Columbus, Ohio.

OAIMA President Ken Holland of The Olen Corporation opened the event with comments during the general session. Following up, OAIMA Executive Director Patrick Jacomet provided a year in review analysis while Gus Edwards, executive vice president of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association presented a Washington update.

Sessions covered such topics as accident prevention, dredging, underground mining, air permits and advances in lubricants.

Attendees were treated to a lunch sponsored by Stone Products Inc. and were entertained and informed by keynote speaker, sportscaster and inspirational speaker Howard Kellman. The general session was sponsored by Austin Powder Co., Bowser-Morner Inc. and Gerken Materials with guest speaker comedian Dave Dugan.

During breaks and the evening reception, attendees were able to meet with equipment and service providers at table top displays situated throughout the meeting area.

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