Business
P&Q Aggregate Industry Index posts modest gain
The P&Q Aggregate Industry Index rose slightly in November, to 379, after checking in at 375 the previous month. Keep Reading
LafargeHolcim releases third quarter 2017 results
LafargeHolcim released its third quarter 2017 results, which show net sales increased by 4.1 percent on a like-for-like basis and 4.3 percent year-to-date. Keep Reading
Granite Construction boasts increased construction materials revenues in third quarter 2017
Granite Construction reported that its construction materials segment revenue increased 9.1 percent to $98.1 million in the third quarter of 2017. Keep Reading
Eagle Materials aggregate revenues up in second quarter 2018
Eagle Materials reported its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2018, which showed record revenues of $376.3 million. Keep Reading
P&Q Aggregate Industry Index down slightly for October 2017
The P&Q Aggregate Industry Index registered an October number of 375, down slightly from the previous month. Keep Reading
Kentucky workshop preps teachers about the aggregate industry
The Kentucky Crushed Stone Association collaborated with its state department of education to redesign a workshop for teachers that will ultimately educate students about the aggregate industry. Keep Reading
Hiring military veterans in the aggregate industry
Bringing former military service members into an aggregate operation is a real opportunity, but employers should approach the group thoughtfully. Keep Reading
Luck Stone business expands into Maryland
Luck Ecosystems expanded its footprint into Maryland through a partnership with Chaney Enterprises, a ready-mix, sand and gravel supplier in Maryland. Keep Reading
Deere to acquire Wirtgen for $5.2 billion
Deere & Co. signed a definitive agreement to purchase the Wirtgen Group in a major development that thrusts John Deere into a range of new equipment related to road construction. Keep Reading