Producers
Cemex recognized as leading global company on ethics
Ethisphere, which assesses companies around the world based on a variety of factors, honored Cemex as one of 136 companies to receive its 2025 honor. Keep Reading
Daanen & Janssen boosting production with portable crushing plant
The Wisconsin contract crusher is elevating its production with a new plant that’s customized to its liking. Keep Reading
Konya Mining Co. makes acquisitions in Arkansas
Konya Sands, a subsidiary of Konya Mining Co., acquired several sand mines in Arkansas. The company says the mines offer "exceptionally high-purity silica deposits." Keep Reading
MSHA: Fatal mining accidents up early this year
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) has already reported more than three times the number of mining fatalities than it did versus this same juncture in 2024. Keep Reading
Incoming NSSGA chair provides industry outlook, association priorities
Ted Baker II, incoming chair of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), outlines the road ahead for the organization over the next 12 months. Keep Reading
USGS: Aggregate production down 6 percent in 2024
A new U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) report offers the latest on production volumes, with the agency noting that crushed stone and sand and gravel totals slipped for a second straight year. Keep Reading
Breedon Group acquires Missouri-based construction materials company
Breedon Group completed its $238 million acquisition of Lionmark, a Missouri-based construction materials company, further diversifying the UK-based company's product offering in the U.S. Keep Reading
Holcim sets North America earnings record
The company recently published its 2024 financial report, with CEO Miljan Gutovic looking to the coming months. Keep Reading
P&Q Hall of Fame Profile: J. Thomas Hill
Across several decades, Tom Hill’s hands-on approach and strong work ethic helped to bolster Vulcan Materials as the nation’s largest aggregate producer. Keep Reading
