aggregate demand
First-quarter aggregate production totals are in
The U.S. Geological Survey says production dipped early this year, noting that sand and gravel production was down nearly 9 percent. Keep Reading
Report: Aggregate, concrete revenue up at Eagle Materials
Price and volume increases contributed to early-year gains in these key businesses. Keep Reading
North America a key first-quarter contributor for Heidelberg Materials
Dominik von Achten, chairman of the managing board at the company, offers perspective on the company’s early-year financial performance. Keep Reading
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
