aggregate producers
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