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Great Lakes limestone trade continues on upward trajectory

U.S. and Canadian ports shipped significantly more limestone in November 2021 than they did last November, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association. Keep Reading

Illinois producers cautiously optimistic for 2022

Dan Eichholz, executive director of the Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers, shares his 2022 outlook on the aggregate industry in a short Q&A. Keep Reading

Aggregate production up nicely in the third quarter

Crushed stone and sand and gravel production each got solid bumps, with aggregate production nationwide approaching 2 billion metric tons through three-quarters of 2021. Keep Reading

How Michigan producers are situated for the coming months

Doug Needham, executive director of the Michigan Aggregates Association, discusses the state of the industry within his state in a short Q&A. Keep Reading

Plenty to celebrate as 2021 nears an end

Aggregate production and pricing were up, trade shows returned and a historic infrastructure bill passed. P&Q's Kevin Yanik offers a year-in-review for the aggregate industry as 2021 winds down. Keep Reading

Chereb: Structural changes coming to key construction markets

P&Q contributor David Chereb delivers his latest forecast, focusing on fundamental changes that are sending nonresidential and residential construction in different directions. Keep Reading

Vulcan makes third-quarter gains in aggregate volumes, pricing

Tom Hill, chairman and CEO of Vulcan Materials Co., offered perspective on the company’s performance in the third quarter. Keep Reading

Third-quarter volumes, pricing up at Summit

Summit Materials reported its third-quarter results, noting that its aggregate business experienced a variety of gains. Keep Reading

How Martin Marietta fared in the third quarter

Ward Nye, chairman and CEO of Martin Marietta, reflected on the company's recent performance upon the release of its third-quarter report. Keep Reading

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