aggregate producers
Acquisition expands Mississippi Lime overseas
Mississippi Lime Co. acquired an independent lime products supplier based in the United Kingdom. Keep Reading
CRH joins NAPA climate initiative
CRH Americas Materials is now part of a National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) initiative centered around sustainability concepts. Keep Reading
Producers pressing to make equipment purchases
While equipment rentals were recently en vogue, current supply dynamics are driving aggregate producers to buy once again. Keep Reading
Producers, manufacturers ramping up workforce development efforts
Aggregate producers and equipment manufacturers discussed how they are recruiting and retaining high-quality employees in a challenging labor environment. Keep Reading
Exploring applicant-tracking systems, cross-training and more
In his latest column, Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik discusses systems that track job applications across companies and the idea of cross-training employees. Keep Reading
Vulcan Materials acquires California producer
Vulcan Materials Co. and Syar Industries came to terms, with FMI Capital Advisors serving as the financial advisor. Keep Reading
Improving operations with brand-new equipment
Pit & Quarry paid a visit to Ohio-based aggregate producer R.W. Sidley to learn how operations have been since the installation of a new wash plant last year. Keep Reading
Aggregates drive Vulcan Materials’ second quarter growth
Aggregate sales, gross profit and shipments increased in the second quarter at Vulcan Materials, with total revenue up nearly 44 percent. Keep Reading
Knife River splitting from MDU Resources, becoming independent company
MDU Resources expects the separation to be completed next year, with the Knife River headquarters remaining in Bismarck, North Dakota. Keep Reading
