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Road to Prosperity

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.

single-digit growth in its aggregate volumes this year. Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

What producers, manufacturers are forecasting for 2024 (Part 1)

Many producers and manufacturers expect shades of 2023 to continue into this year, but there is still room for more growth. Keep Reading

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Major’s Edwards shares market view for 2024

Ian Edwards, vice president responsible for global sales at Major Wire, discusses what’s happening within key U.S. construction markets and the current mood of customers. Keep Reading

NSSGA’s Michael Johnson says discussion on the next federal infrastructure bill must begin now. Photo: EXTREME-PHOTOGRAPHER/E+/Getty Images

What’s ahead for the funding of roads, bridges

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s Michael Johnson discussed the state of highway funding at the 2024 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Keep Reading

Says Vulcan Materials’ Frank Suarez: “2023 was a very good year for us. Our sales and operations teams worked to deliver value to our customers.” Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

Reflecting on the 2023 construction materials market (Part 2)

During a second discussion at the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, aggregate producers and equipment suppliers discussed 2023 materials demand and the impact of federal funding. Keep Reading

IRock Crushers’ Nate Russell (pictured in foreground): “We had a half dozen or so yellow iron dealers that had a massive influx of inventory from their primary supplier. It certainly put us in a unique position.” Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

Reflecting on the 2023 construction materials market (Part 1)

As this year’s Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference discussions got underway, aggregate producers and equipment suppliers shared their assessments of 2023. Keep Reading

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Martin Marietta-Blue Water deal complete

Twenty Blue Water Industries aggregate operations in the Southeast transition to Martin Marietta. Keep Reading

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Chaney Enterprises acquires Chandler Concrete

The deal for Chandler Concrete Co. includes 44 ready-mixed concrete plants, three block plants and one building supply store. Keep Reading

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Rockydale acquires contractor in Virginia

Rockydale Quarries Corp. came to terms on a deal with B&S Contracting, which has asphalt plants in the state. Keep Reading

Howe appointed president of Motion

James Howe, who previously served Motion in executive capacities, will lead the company in his new role. Keep Reading

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