aggregate demand
USLM experiences positive first-quarter gains in lime, limestone
Lime and limestone revenues were up more than 30 percent in the first quarter at United States Lime & Minerals (USLM). Keep Reading
Pricing actions propel Martin Marietta ahead in first quarter
Martin Marietta set a first-quarter record in gross profit for aggregates despite slightly lower aggregate shipments to start the year. Keep Reading
Pricing momentum keeps Vulcan Materials moving forward
Despite fewer aggregate shipments, Vulcan Materials’ aggregate earnings were up sharply in the first quarter. Keep Reading
Summit achieves record quarterly pricing growth
The average selling prices for aggregates jumped 20.5 percent in the first quarter at Summit Materials, which reported its latest financial results this week. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone trade slips in April
Limestone is on the move again on the Great Lakes, but shipments this April were down compared to a year ago. Keep Reading
CRH offers look at the early-year environment
CRH chief executive Albert Manifold described the company as having “a positive start to the year in a seasonally quiet trading period.” Keep Reading
How Arcosa performed in the first quarter
Although Arcosa’s aggregate business experienced volume headwinds, the company’s construction products business was nonetheless a top performer. Keep Reading
USGS: Aggregate production dipped to end 2022
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) says the production of crushed stone, sand and gravel was down in the fourth quarter last year. Keep Reading
Vulcan CEO reflects on fourth quarter, 2022
Vulcan Materials’ Tom Hill offers perspective on the company’s performance of late while looking to the months ahead. Keep Reading
