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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
MSHA reports two mining fatalities in January
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) says the incidents took place early in the month – and at cement plants. 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
AGC: Contractor outlook dims amid economic worries
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says contractors are growing more cautious about 2026 amid economic uncertainty and workforce strains – even as data center work stays strong. Keep Reading
Eagle Materials posts jump in heavy materials revenue
Higher volumes and pricing pushed aggregate and concrete revenue up at the end of 2025. Keep Reading
Volvo CE names Hallbjörner head of finance, CFO
Christian Hallbjörner, former Volvo Financial Services CFO, succeeds Klara Eiritz as Malin Norman is appointed head of people and culture. Keep Reading
John Deere to expand with two new facilities
The company is working toward a parts distribution hub in Indiana and an excavator factory in North Carolina. Keep Reading
