Editors’ Blog
How well do you really know the aggregate industry?
Take this quiz to see how much you learned from lesson 1 of Pit & Quarry University. Keep Reading
Reflecting on the CRH-Ash Grove deal and Summit’s late run
Now that CRH has essentially secured its takeover of Ash Grove Cement from Summit Materials, let's look back at the dynamics at play in the deal and how the CRH-Ash Grove pact compares to another recent acquisition. Keep Reading
The effects of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma on aggregate consumption
The impact of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma on overall aggregate consumption is small but negative for 2017. 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
NSSGA: Five ways tax reform could affect the industry
NSSGA says the tax reform plan recently unveiled by the White House includes provisions relevant to U.S. aggregate operations. Keep Reading
Analysis: What CRH’s purchase of Ash Grove means
George Reddin, managing director at FMI Capital Advisors, offers some perspective on CRH's $3.5 billion acquisition of Ash Grove Cement, as well as what's ahead in the M&A market beyond this deal. 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
States supporting highways; federal bill less critical
The forecast changes in the past few months are negative for 2017 and positive for 2018 and beyond. Keep Reading
Takeaways from the nomination of MSHA’s next chief
What should aggregate producers take away from the expected nomination of former coal executive David Zatezalo? There are some potentially positive takeaways to consider. Keep Reading
