Editors’ Blog
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
Industry index leveling off since June peak
The P&Q Aggregate Industry Index rose slightly for September, climbing to 378 after two months of declines. Keep Reading
Industry stock prices up slightly this month
Most of the publicly traded aggregate-producer stocks have climbed slightly in the past month. Most notably, Eagle Materials (EXP) is up nearly 14 percent since this time in August. Keep Reading
Houston producer shares his Harvey experience
Rob Van Til, managing partner at Houston-area River Aggregates, discusses Hurricane Harvey's impact on his sand-and-gravel operation along the San Jacinto River. Keep Reading
