aggregate producers
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
Cemex earnings in US at 13-year high
In 2020, Cemex’s business in the United States generated $747 million in EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization). Keep Reading
MDU Resources ends 2020 on a high note
Knife River Corp.’s parent company saw earnings in its construction materials business jump 22 percent last year. Keep Reading
Pit & Quarry Roundtable moving to June 2021
Originally slated for the end of March, the magazine is pushing back its annual event due to the pandemic. Keep Reading
Cemex addressing cement shortage in West
The company is recommissioning a kiln at a cement plant in Mexico to alleviate shortages and project delays in California, Arizona and Nevada. Keep Reading
