Editors’ Blog
StonePoint Materials exec reflects on 2020, looks to 2021
CEO Colin Oerton shares the StonePoint Materials 2020 experience, which involved complications early into the COVID-19 pandemic regarding the essential nature of aggregate operations. Keep Reading
Aggregate Forecast: The V-shaped recovery continues
With the $3 trillion stimulus and interest rates at record lows, the field is set for above 4 percent GDP growth over the next six months. Keep Reading
What to make of the FAST Act renewal
Ken Simonson, chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America, offers his perspective on the FAST Act being renewed through Sept. 30, 2021, and how that will impact the construction industry. Keep Reading
Integrating a company the StonePoint way
StonePoint Materials CEO Colin Oerton shares his company’s approach to integrating companies and how it identifies potential new leaders along the way. Keep Reading
Producers savoring the small wins earned in 2020
A repeat of 2019 is not happening this year, but ask producers and many will tell you they’ll gladly take the results they’ve seen to date. Keep Reading
StonePoint Materials’ approach to growth
Mergers and acquisitions are a big part of StonePoint Materials’ growth strategy, with 11 completed in 14 years. CEO Colin Oerton offers a look into his playbook when it comes to the pursuit of growth. Keep Reading
How the 944K Hybrid wheel loader is performing
Cornejo & Sons, a Summit Materials company, shares its experience with the electrically-driven John Deere loader. Keep Reading
How StonePoint Materials and River Aggregates came together
StonePoint Materials CEO Colin Oerton discusses the company’s expansion into Texas with the recent acquisition of River Aggregates, which represents the company’s third transaction in a 12-month period. Keep Reading
Durex president offers screening safety insights
Chad Hackett shares some of his industry experience, offering best practices for operators when it comes time to working around screening equipment. Keep Reading
