Business
Small business workshop coming to ConExpo-Con/Agg
The show will debut this educational component on March 6 for entrepreneurs, family-owned companies and firms with up to 50 employees. Keep Reading
Equipment manufacturers, dealers capitalizing on the fundamentals
With infrastructure spending and producer demand holding firm, equipment suppliers say 2025 delivered broad gains. Keep Reading
Astec to acquire CWMF
Astec Industries expects its acquisition of the asphalt plant equipment and parts manufacturer to become official early next year. Keep Reading
Aggregate production rebounds after six-quarter slide
U.S. Geological Survey estimates show nationwide output rose 5 percent in the third quarter, driven by a 7 percent increase in crushed stone production. Keep Reading
CRH earns spot in S&P 500
The building materials company, which is the largest sand and gravel producer in the U.S., is set to join the index later this month. Keep Reading
Industry leaders still clamoring for more residential activity
Strong infrastructure and nonresidential demand is keeping aggregate producers busy, but high interest rates continue to hold back residential construction. Keep Reading
Knife River secures $112 million project in Texas
The company will supply materials and paving services for the Texas Department of Transportation’s State Highway 6 improvement project. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone shipments slip 18 percent in November
New data from the Lake Carriers’ Association shows lower loadings out of Michigan, Ohio and Ontario, Canada. Keep Reading
Carmeuse subsidiary acquires Omni Materials
Ohio-based Mintek Resources expands its calcium-based reagents business with the addition of Omni’s logistics network across the South and Midwest. Keep Reading
