Business
Knife River: Second-quarter results ‘below expectations’
Although weather took a toll on some operations, the company remains optimistic because of its record backlog and the state of infrastructure funding. Keep Reading
Knife River acquires operations in Minnesota, Oregon
The company made two bolt-on, aggregate-led acquisitions that expand its presence in the central part of both states. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta, Quikrete to trade operational assets
Martin Marietta is exchanging its remaining cement plant and related ready-mixed concrete facilities for aggregate operations in three states and Canada – plus $450 million in cash. Keep Reading
USLM: Lime, limestone demand still ‘solid’
United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) reported double-digit percentage gains in revenue and gross profit in the quarter. Keep Reading
How Vulcan Materials fared in the second quarter
Although Vulcan reported a slight decrease in aggregate shipments, the company’s gross profit, cash gross profit per ton and freight-adjusted selling prices in the segment were up. Keep Reading
Heidelberg Materials shares results of strong second quarter
The company’s North American operations posted gains in revenue and RCOBD (results from current operations before depreciation and amortization). Keep Reading
Quarterly revenue grows, earnings dip at Eagle
Eagle Materials made a few key gains in its aggregate business – including an increase in sales volumes of 29 percent. Keep Reading
CRH to acquire Eco Material in $2.1B deal
Eco Material Technologies is headquartered in Utah and operates a national network of fresh and harvested fly ash, pozzolans, synthetic gypsum and green cement operations. Keep Reading
Carmeuse acquires Michigan producer
Carmeuse Americas purchased Crandell Brothers Trucking, which expands its presence in the region. Keep Reading
