aggregate demand
USLM reflects on the second quarter
While revenue was up in the second quarter, United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) says its gross profit was down as a result of inflationary pressures. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta sets several second-quarter records
Ward Nye, chairman and CEO of the nation’s second-largest aggregate producer, reflected on the company’s performance in April, May and June. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone trade up in June
The Lake Carriers’ Association says shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3.8 million tons in June, slightly up from a year earlier. Keep Reading
Aggregate production trending in right direction
Crushed stone, sand and gravel volumes continue to tick upward, approaching levels not seen in some time. Get the very latest. Keep Reading
P&Q Profile: The Frazier Quarry’s Kevin Baker
P&Q recently paid The Frazier Quarry's Kevin Baker a visit, during which he discussed his start in aggregates and the growing family-owned company. Keep Reading
How Summit Materials performed in the first quarter
CEO Anne Noonan characterizes the business environment as ‘favorable towards the potential for additional price increases.’ Keep Reading
MDU Resources reflects on the start of 2022
Although MDU Resources Group took a loss in its construction materials business in the first quarter, the company’s president and CEO is optimistic about the months ahead. Keep Reading
Vulcan Materials makes strong gains in first quarter
Aggregate sales, shipments and gross profit were up in the first quarter of the year for Vulcan Materials. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta presents look into its 2022 start
Although inflation outpaced top-line improvement in the first quarter, Martin Marietta expects price increases to mitigate rising costs moving forward. Keep Reading
