Road to Prosperity
Road to Prosperity is a series developed with support from Van Der Graaf, and focuses on discussing and highlighting positive developments, trends, and advancements within the aggregate and mining industries, exploring ways to move forward and achieve success.
Vulcan Materials to acquire Wake Stone
Vulcan Materials Co. agreed to acquire North Carolina-based Wake Stone Corp. in a deal that’s expected to be completed later this year. Keep Reading
Wendling Quarries purchases Iowa producer
The top 100 aggregate producer based in DeWitt, Iowa, acquired Gehrke Quarries. Keep Reading
Congressional Aggregates Caucus established
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association says the bipartisan group will explore challenges and policies impacting the industry. Keep Reading
Latest USGS data shows aggregate production still dropping
A U.S. Geological Survey report reveals a 6 percent decline nationwide in the second quarter. That follows a 4 percent dip in the first quarter of 2024. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone shipments drop in August
The Lake Carriers’ Association says the month’s total was down nearly 8 percent compared with August’s five-year average. Keep Reading
Holcim turns to Hill to lead North America
The appointment of Jaime Hill to the role corresponds with the departure of Toufic Tabbara. Keep Reading
ABC: National nonresidential spending dips in July
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) reports a 0.2 percent decrease in total national nonresidential construction spending for the month of July. Keep Reading
NSSGA deploying long-term strategy for advocacy event
Tax reform and highway reauthorization are priority issues for the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) upcoming Legislative & Policy Forum. Keep Reading
Resolve Aggregates to expand with Texas greenfield site
The company that ranks 70th on the U.S. Geological Survey’s list of the nation’s largest sand and gravel producers intends to add a CDE wet processing plant next year. Keep Reading
