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.
Granite posts strong Q1 as materials revenue jumps 72 percent
President and CEO Kyle Larkin offers insights into the company’s early-year performance. Keep Reading
CRH revenue jumps in Americas Materials business
Strong demand and acquisitions lifted the company’s first-quarter results, with CEO Jim Mintern signaling a positive outlook. Keep Reading
Amrize reports largely positive first quarter
Aggregate volumes and pricing were both up, with president and CEO Jan Jenisch offering perspective. Keep Reading
Cement outlook dims as ACA adjusts 2026 forecast
The American Cement Association (ACA) revised its expectations following the outbreak of the U.S.-Iran war. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta to acquire New Frontier Materials
The agreement in the St. Louis area will add more than 8 million annual tons of aggregate production to the company’s portfolio. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta posts strong Q1 shipment, revenue gains
The company reports that aggregate shipments climbed 12 percent with aggregate revenue increasing 14 percent. Keep Reading
Tonn: Rail service is turning a corner
FreightCar America chief commercial officer Matthew Tonn explains what’s happening now in the rail space as service metrics improve. Keep Reading
Vulcan Materials reports revenue growth, higher EBITDA in first quarter
CEO Ronnie Pruitt says the company has a healthy backlog, and with large projects and plentiful public construction activity, the company has good momentum for the months ahead. Keep Reading
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Perspectives: Regional market dynamics reveal a varied landscape
Producers reflected on the 2025 production season and business environment at the 2026 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Keep Reading
