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.
Knife River makes deal with Texcrete in Texas
The company acquired a sand and gravel site and six ready-mixed concrete plants in the Bryan and College Station market. Keep Reading
Cemex up and running at Central Florida sand operation
The new operation in Clermont will produce about 1 million tons of sand each year for the local market. Keep Reading
Astec to acquire CWMF
Astec Industries expects its acquisition of the asphalt plant equipment and parts manufacturer to become official early next year. Keep Reading
Aggregate production rebounds after six-quarter slide
U.S. Geological Survey estimates show nationwide output rose 5 percent in the third quarter, driven by a 7 percent increase in crushed stone production. Keep Reading
Cline: Another ‘killer’ year on tap for 2026
Masaba’s Kirby Cline says 2025’s strong momentum should carry into next year – with early signs even pointing to a solid 2027. Keep Reading
CRH earns spot in S&P 500
The building materials company, which is the largest sand and gravel producer in the U.S., is set to join the index later this month. Keep Reading
Autonomy’s expansion signals turning point for aggregates
Brandeis Machinery's Robert Krutsinger sees autonomy advancing much like machine control did a decade ago – with OEM and third-party systems finding their place in producers' tech ecosystems. Keep Reading
Knife River secures $112 million project in Texas
The company will supply materials and paving services for the Texas Department of Transportation’s State Highway 6 improvement project. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone shipments slip 18 percent in November
New data from the Lake Carriers’ Association shows lower loadings out of Michigan, Ohio and Ontario, Canada. Keep Reading
