Business
CalPortland expanding with Vulcan ready-mix deal
CalPortland will gain new ready-mixed concrete operations in the San Francisco Bay Area and San Diego through the acquisition of Vulcan Materials assets. Keep Reading
Heidelberg Materials expands with Island Aggregates acquisition
The purchase strengthens the company’s integrated operations on Vancouver Island and supports its North American growth strategy. Keep Reading
Pruitt to succeed Hill as Vulcan Materials CEO
COO Ronnie Pruitt will transition into the role on Jan. 1 as chairman and CEO Tom Hill becomes executive chairman. Keep Reading
Silvi Cement expands in Carolinas, sets sights on Ohio
A new rail loadout in Morehead City marks the latest milestone in Silvi Materials’ multi-state expansion of its operations. Keep Reading
Granite subsidiary acquires Nevada company
Centennial Aggregate, a Granite Construction subsidiary, acquired Carson City, Nevada-based Cinderlite Trucking Corp. Keep Reading
CPI, Vulcan Materials make deal in Texas
A transaction adds eight Houston-area asphalt plants, crews and equipment to Construction Partners Inc.’s Durwood Greene Construction. Keep Reading
Cemex expands Southeast presence with Couch deal
The company increased its ownership to a majority stake in Couch Aggregates while divesting its Panama operations. Keep Reading
Cement, concrete industries widen net-zero push
The Global Cement & Concrete Association launched an initiative to connect producers with equipment suppliers, admixture firms and infrastructure providers to accelerate decarbonization. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone trade slips in September
The trade is down nearly 6 percent through nine months of the year, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association. Keep Reading
