aggregate demand
USGS: Aggregate production down 6 percent in 2024
A new U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) report offers the latest on production volumes, with the agency noting that crushed stone and sand and gravel totals slipped for a second straight year. Keep Reading
CRH characterizes 2024 as ‘strong year’
CEO Jim Mintern offers insights about the company’s Americas Materials Solutions business as CRH releases its latest quarterly results. Keep Reading
Hill: Vulcan brings ‘solid momentum’ into 2025
Vulcan Materials Co. reported its fourth-quarter and year-end 2024 results Tuesday, with chairman and CEO Tom Hill looking back and ahead at 2025. Keep Reading
Optimism should continue into 2025 for aggregate producers, manufacturers
Producers and manufacturers are not only confident about next year’s prospects, but they like what’s shaping up for the years that follow. Keep Reading
USGS: Aggregate production dips further in third quarter
Aggregate production is down for the third straight quarter, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Keep Reading
Steady gains keeping the aggregate industry strong
Editor-in-chief Kevin Yanik reflects on the past 15 years of industry growth, pointing to elevated funding for infrastructure as propping up aggregates. Keep Reading
CRH describes performance in third quarter as ‘strong’
The company says aggregate pricing was up nicely in the quarter while aggregate volumes were down. Keep Reading
Limestone shipments on Great Lakes slip in October
The Lake Carriers’ Association shares the latest monthly data on cargoes tied to Michigan, Ohio and Ontario. Keep Reading
Knife River reports third-quarter financial results
Knife River Corp.’s Brian Gray says the company continues to benefit from strong public funding. Keep Reading