P&Q captured insights from aggregate producers and equipment manufacturers to get a sense of what may be ahead for the aggregate industry in 2025.
“My industry expectations for 2025 are of excitement and confidence. As 2024 concludes, we’ve already begun to see requests for aggregates to supply both large state and small rural DOT projects for the spring and summer of 2025. Our private client base has also shown strong demand for materials in the new year, increasing production requests from last year to supply their needs in their respective concrete and asphalt markets.”
– John Scepaniak, Wm. D. Scepaniak
“Manufacturing lead times have normalized, and Superior’s dealers are well-stocked with equipment, ensuring producers quick access to the tools they need in 2025. Activity is robust for major projects, particularly west of the Rockies, where demand for our crushing, screening, washing and conveying solutions continues to be strongest.”
– Jason Adams, Superior Industries
“In 2025 the 119th Congress will seek to pass a new tax reform bill, as well as craft the language for the next highway transportation bill. Throughout this process, NSSGA will advocate for the aggregates industry’s priorities, ensuring we have a seat at the table and our voice is heard in Washington.”
– Michele Stanley, NSSGA
“We keep moving forward and keep supplying. The demand is not going anywhere. We did see a lull in the commercial side for a brief moment, but for the most part the demand is there.”
– Daniel Barrs, Anderson Columbia
“The aggregates industry, like many other sectors, is navigating a complex landscape marked by both significant opportunities and a range of challenges. It seems like the outlook for 2025 will largely depend on regional markets, project pipeline strength and how businesses navigate cost pressures and competition for resources. There’s a lot of attention on how companies balance short-term price increases with long-term sustainability, especially in terms of labor and materials supply.”
– Ian Edwards, Major
“The aggregates industry is set for another strong year in 2025. In 2025, automation of hauling will be proven possible in our industry, setting into motion a transformation similar to plant automation in the 1970s. This milestone will undoubtedly have us reimagining the future of aggregates operations.”
– Richard Luck, Luck Companies
“We’re enthused by, let’s say, the tailwinds that will come out of the infrastructure investment act and the IIJA funding. There is still a large portion of that funding that has yet to make it to the state reimbursement level.”
– Jim McEvoy, Wirtgen Group
“I think the election clarity has shifted some expectations within the marketplace. We are monitoring the environmental and regulatory aspect for more streamlined processes as it relates to greenfield opportunities and expansion. I expect investment on infrastructure-related items to continue as the nation seeks avenues to expand existing roads and bridges and private enterprise looks to grow on the residential/commercial sides of our industry. M&A activity will continue to be strong as rates continue to regulate and decline versus previous highs.”
– Jason Waddell, Jones Bros. Contractors
“On Nov. 6, we as a manufacturer of industrial screening equipment saw an increase in quote requests and orders that very day. There is a positive feeling the industry has about the future of capitalizing mining projects. I believe 2024 had some significant mergers and acquisitions take place. To make these investments, companies related to aggregates and products derived from aggregates must think there is a positive growth potential for all things construction materials in 2025 and beyond.”
– Marvin Woodie, Conn-Weld Industries
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