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USGS: Aggregate production dips further in third quarter
Aggregate production is down for the third straight quarter, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Keep Reading
Report: Summit Materials, Quikrete talks advancing
The Wall Street Journal released a report Thursday indicating that Quikrete could come to terms on a deal early next week to purchase Summit Materials. Keep Reading
SRM Materials adds Georgia quarry in acquisition
The company came to terms on a deal for a North Georgia Aggregates quarry. Keep Reading
How businesses can offer mental health assistance to employees
Employers and managers can take a variety of steps to make their workplace a safe environment to talk about mental health struggles. Keep Reading
Vulcan Materials to acquire Wake Stone
Vulcan Materials Co. agreed to acquire North Carolina-based Wake Stone Corp. in a deal that’s expected to be completed later this year. Keep Reading
Metso purchases Screen Machine, Diamond Z
Both companies will continue to operate independently in Metso’s materials processing products business line. Keep Reading
How the industry’s state association execs unite as one
While aggregate producers regularly turn to state associations for key business functions, the executive directors of these groups often lean on each other. Keep Reading
Wendling Quarries purchases Iowa producer
The top 100 aggregate producer based in DeWitt, Iowa, acquired Gehrke Quarries. Keep Reading
Aggregate revenues, volumes down; pricing momentum continues into midyear
Get a rundown of aggregate producer performances from the second quarter of 2024. Keep Reading
