Business
Quarry Faces: February 2026
This month’s photo gallery includes shots from the South Carolina Aggregates Association Workshop & Exhibit and the Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association Annual Meeting. Keep Reading
Incoming NSSGA chair shares his industry priorities
Zach Green talks highway funding and what success looks like for the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) as the Annual Convention nears. Keep Reading
ACA’s Ireland announces retirement
Mike Ireland is stepping down after eight years leading the American Cement Association, which rebranded last year from the Portland Cement Association. Keep Reading
Cemex reports lower US sales, higher EBITDA in fourth quarter
CEO Jaime Muguiro reflected on 2025 as Cemex reported its fourth-quarter and year-end results. Keep Reading
Perspectives: Lower rates could spark a rebound, but risks remain
Industry leaders discuss how factors such as interest rates, data centers and nonresidential construction can shape 2026. Keep Reading
Sales volumes rise, lifting USLM revenue in fourth quarter
Construction and steel customers drove gains at United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) while oil and gas services and roofing demand lagged. Keep Reading
Allan Myers sets leadership for fourth generation
The company promoted Aaron Myers to CEO and made additional executive leadership appointments. Keep Reading
Ergon acquires Pittsburgh-based Russell Standard
Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions’ acquisition expands its terminal network and pavement preservation presence across the Eastern U.S. Keep Reading
Dodge: Construction starts climb in December, nonresidential slips
Nonbuilding starts jumped 16.3 percent and residential edged up 1 percent as nonresidential fell 6.6 percent, according to Dodge Construction Network. Keep Reading
