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Why rail equipment inspections are not just for railroads

Aggregate producers are partially responsible to ensure shipments get transported in a safe and mechanically sound railcar. Leaders from Tealinc explain. Keep Reading

Scepaniak: Employees stepped up during pandemic

John Scepaniak details how Wm. D. Scepaniak’s employees rose to the occasion for their colleagues during turbulent times tied to the pandemic. Keep Reading

Martin Marietta’s Thomey earns NSSGA’s Wendt award

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) presented David Thomey with its Barry K. Wendt Commitment Award, recognizing his voice as a leading one for the aggregate industry. Keep Reading

Rogers Group purchases Reed Contracting Services

The company is expanding in Alabama with the acquisition of a Huntsville-based construction materials producer. Keep Reading

CRH report offers details of the company’s 2020

Good price progression, focused cost control, lower energy costs and operational efficiencies sustained CRH Americas Materials last year. Keep Reading

How LafargeHolcim’s agg business fared in 2020

LafargeHolcim provides details about business in North America and around the world, with CEO Jan Jenisch offering commentary. Keep Reading

Arcosa agg revenues leap forward in fourth quarter 2020

At Arcosa, construction products revenue increased 46 percent in the quarter, led by higher volumes in the company’s legacy natural aggregate business in north and central Texas, as well as the Cherry and Strata acquisitions. Keep Reading

Report: Cemex expands in Texas by acquisition

Cemex reportedly acquired Beck Readymix Concrete Co., which offers ready-mixed concrete, landfill and dumpster rental services to San Antonio and surrounding areas. Keep Reading

Vulcan Materials agg sales down, profit up to end 2020

Vulcan Materials' aggregate segment sales were down slightly in the fourth quarter and for all of 2020, but the nation’s top producer still found ways to expand its profit. Keep Reading

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