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MDU Resources ends 2020 on a high note
Knife River Corp.’s parent company saw earnings in its construction materials business jump 22 percent last year. Keep Reading
Pit & Quarry Roundtable moving to June 2021
Originally slated for the end of March, the magazine is pushing back its annual event due to the pandemic. Keep Reading
Cemex addressing cement shortage in West
The company is recommissioning a kiln at a cement plant in Mexico to alleviate shortages and project delays in California, Arizona and Nevada. Keep Reading
Granite opens office in Phoenix area
The company expanded with an office that will serve Maricopa, Yavapai and Pinal counties in Arizona. Keep Reading
Buttigieg confirmed as DOT secretary, the industry reacts
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association and the Associated Equipment Distributors applauded the Senate's quick confirmation of Pete Buttigieg as transportation secretary. Keep Reading
Stone, sand and gravel stand out in 2020 minerals production
The U.S. Geological Survey reports that crushed stone, sand and gravel generated $27 billion in value last year. Keep Reading
John Deere rolls out performance tiering strategy
Available first on the wheel loader lineup, the company's performance tiering strategy aims to enhance profitability and efficiency for various applications and jobs. Keep Reading
Construction spending mixed based on latest AGC findings
Residential construction continues to grow, but the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says downturns in private construction and mixed results in public construction call for new recovery measures. Keep Reading
USLM business up in fourth quarter 2020
United States Lime & Minerals’ (USLM) lime and limestone sales were a key factor in the company's quarterly revenues jumping 8 percent. Keep Reading
