Business
Metso strikes a deal with truck body, bucket manufacturer
Metso expects its forthcoming acquisition of Finland-based Häggblom to expand its load and haul offering. Keep Reading
FRD-USA expands with facility in Nevada
The manufacturer of blasthole drills, breakers and other attachments has a new location in Reno that expands its rock drill division. Keep Reading
McLanahan completes acquisition of Diefenbach
Diefenbach is partnering with Eagle Iron Works, a McLanahan brand, to provide a line of filter presses and thickeners to U.S. customers. Keep Reading
CRH to switch to primary listing on NYSE
The company expects the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) transition to take effect in September. Keep Reading
Xylem completes $7.5B deal for Evoqua
Xylem says the acquisition extends its leadership in water technologies, solutions and services. Keep Reading
Report: Aggregate, concrete revenue up at Eagle Materials
Price and volume increases contributed to early-year gains in these key businesses. Keep Reading
Assessing the construction materials industry right now
FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin, Rob Mineo and Evan Coughlin explain why producers are positioned well as they begin their core operating season. Keep Reading
Bolt-on acquisition activity continues across industry
Granite Construction, Eagle Materials, Heidelberg Materials and Lafarge Canada are among the companies to announce deals of late. Keep Reading
Producers overcome adverse weather with price management
Wet weather hampered aggregate shipments in some regions during the first quarter, but aggressive pricing actions drove earnings for the industry’s public producers. Keep Reading
