The aggregate industry is fundamental to all construction in society, as crushed rock, gravel, and stone form the foundation of roads, railways, concrete, and foundations. It supplies infrastructure and construction projects with the right fractions of material, from finer sand to coarse fractions for ballast and reinforcement. An efficient aggregate industry is therefore directly linked to societal development, housing construction, and maintenance of roads and facilities.

In the production chain, crushing and screening are critical steps for achieving the right quality and size distribution, where well-selected screen media and wear parts have a significant impact on capacity, operational economy, and energy consumption.