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Analysis: What CRH’s purchase of Ash Grove means
George Reddin, managing director at FMI Capital Advisors, offers some perspective on CRH's $3.5 billion acquisition of Ash Grove Cement, as well as what's ahead in the M&A market beyond this deal. Keep Reading
Polaris gets another offer following Vulcan agreement
Polaris Materials received a purchase offer from a second construction materials company, this after it came to an agreement with Vulcan Materials last month. Find out what's next in the process for the companies. Keep Reading
State’s budget addresses government control of quarries
Wisconsin's governor vetoed a provision in the state budget that would have taken away the rights of local governments to regulate aggregate operations. Keep Reading
CRH buying Ash Grove for $3.5 billion
Oldcastle's parent company reached an agreement to acquire Ash Grove Cement Co., the family-owned cement manufacturer headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. Keep Reading
Sandbrook to become U.S. Concrete board chairman
The board of directors at U.S. Concrete plans to name William J. Sandbrook, president and CEO of the company, chairman of the board following the company's 2018 annual meeting of stockholders. Keep Reading
Fisher Industries celebrates milestones
Fisher Industries marked the 65th year in business for Fisher Sand & Gravel Co. this summer, as well as the 50th year for General Steel & Supply Co. Keep Reading
Kentucky workshop preps teachers about the aggregate industry
The Kentucky Crushed Stone Association collaborated with its state department of education to redesign a workshop for teachers that will ultimately educate students about the aggregate industry. Keep Reading
Producers welcome congressmen to their quarries
A pair of aggregate producers hosted U.S. congressmen at their sites, educating them about their operations and the continuous need for construction materials. Keep Reading
Time to address the Highway Trust Fund, group says
The Highway Materials Group (HMG) urges Congress in a letter to enact a long-term, robust and sustainable funding mechanism that addresses the Highway Trust Fund shortfall. Keep Reading
