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PPI acquires bulk material handling manufacturer
Precision Pulley & Idler (PPI) came to terms with Alabama-based Continental Global Material Handling. Keep Reading
What’s driving the industry’s growth
FMI Capital Advisors experts assess the overall performance of construction materials firms through the first quarter. Keep Reading
Durex Products names business development manager
Tate Sutton, a 16-year veteran of the ready-mix industry, is joining Durex Products' urethane liners, wear parts and accessories division. Keep Reading
MLC names Kiefer CFO
Mike Kiefer joins MLC, formerly Mississippi Lime Co., at a time when the company is growing internationally. Keep Reading
Aggregate pricing, volume gains propel CRH in first quarter
CRH chief executive Albert Manifold reflects on his company’s performance during the first three months of the year. Keep Reading
Heidelberg Materials chairman reflects on first quarter
Dominik von Achten, chairman of the managing board at Heidelberg Materials, says the company increased its profitability in the first quarter despite a revenue decline. Keep Reading
First-quarter revenue, backlog up at Knife River
Says Knife River’s Brian Gray: ‘While we historically spend less time in the field in the first quarter, we have been active preparing for the start of the season and investing in strategic growth projects.’ Keep Reading
Aggregate shipments on Great Lakes up to start 2024
The Lake Carriers’ Association provides details about the first four months of the year, noting that shipments are up in both the U.S. and Canada. Keep Reading
USLM details first-quarter business gains
President and CEO Timothy Byrne says demand from industrial customers was up while demand from construction customers was down. Keep Reading
