2021
Infrastructure funding driving Oklahoma’s 2022 outlook
Devery Youngblood, executive director of the Oklahoma Aggregates Association, shares his thoughts on how 2021 turned out for producers in his state, as well as his 2022 outlook. Keep Reading
Volume, pricing growth driving Cemex forward
Cemex released its third-quarter 2021 report, noting that modest gains took place with its U.S. aggregate business. Keep Reading
NSSGA recognizes Environmental Excellence Award winners
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) revealed the 83 recipients of its 2021 Environmental Excellence Awards. Keep Reading
USGS: Aggregate production up in second quarter 2021
Crushed stone production was up 4 percent in the second quarter of 2021 while sand and gravel production spiked 11 percent, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone shipments up in July 2021
On the year, the Great Lakes limestone trade is now at 13.8 million tons for an increase of 10.8 percent compared to one year ago. Keep Reading
Calling for action on infrastructure in 2021 (Part 2)
The nation’s infrastructure was a hot topic at this year’s Roundtable, with attendees debating the merits of 2021 proposals that have come forth in Washington. Keep Reading
Calling for action on infrastructure in 2021 (Part 1)
The nation’s infrastructure was a hot topic at this year’s Roundtable, with attendees debating the merits of 2021 proposals that have come forth in Washington. Keep Reading
How Vulcan Materials fared in second quarter 2021
Tom Hill, chairman and CEO of the nation’s largest aggregate producer, offered perspective following the release of Vulcan Materials’ second-quarter report. Keep Reading
‘Strong’ second quarter 2021 propels Cemex forward
Cemex reports that net sales in the U.S. grew 13 percent in the second quarter while operating earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization jumped 7 percent. Keep Reading