Business
U.S. Silica sale to investment firm a done deal
Apollo Funds officially completed the acquisition, which was an all-cash transaction valued at $1.85 billion. Keep Reading
Heidelberg Materials acquires Pennsylvania, Texas producers
The company’s deals for Highway Materials and Victory Rock follow the purchase of Aaron Materials. Keep Reading
Cemex partners with Couch Aggregates, Premier Holdings
The companies established a joint-venture agreement that impacts the Mid-South. Keep Reading
Holcim makes acquisition in Mid-Atlantic
The company expands in Virginia with the purchase of King William Sand & Gravel Co. Keep Reading
Good growth in 2024 for Great Lakes limestone cargos
The Lake Carriers’ Association says limestone shipments through six months of the year are up more than 20 percent on the Great Lakes. Keep Reading
Growing together: CRH, Conn-Weld reflect on their partnership
CRH came to an agreement this year whereby Conn-Weld Industries is now its preferred screening equipment supplier in North America. Keep Reading
LJ Inc. to purchase Supreme Manufacturing
Michigan-based LJ Inc. acquired the Pennsylvania-based manufacturer with floating clamshell dredges among its offerings. Keep Reading
The key to successful manufacturer-dealer partnerships
Leaders from Major and Dibble Equipment offer an inside look at how a manufacturer-dealer agreement can come together. Keep Reading
ABC: Nonresidential construction spending declines slightly in May
Nonresidential construction spending has fallen for two straight months yet remains just below the all-time-high mark. Keep Reading
