aggregate producers
CRH provides broad insights on first-half 2020
The company’s outlook for the remainder of the year remains uncertain, as the company’s chief executive says CRH is dependent on an improving health situation across all of its markets. Keep Reading
How Texas-based Wheatcraft Materials found the right partner
Equipment utilized on-site at Wheatcraft Materials had some limitations, until an equipment supplier stepped in to help with inefficiencies. Keep Reading
Scepaniak: Steady work continues into the summer
John Scepaniak, project manager at Wm. D. Scepaniak, explains that 2020 has been a rather good year thus far for his company. Keep Reading
Tips to prolong the life of your screen media
Producers need to prioritize proper screen media maintenance, including selection, installation and storage for fewer changeouts and higher quality product. Keep Reading
Vulcan, Martin Marietta among those to share second-quarter 2020 reports
Vulcan Materials, Martin Marietta and other major producers revealed their second-quarter 2020 results. Check out each company's report. Keep Reading
Lesley: Series of opportunities on the horizon
Daren Lesley, vice president of aggregates at U.S. Concrete, shares why his company is optimistic about the road ahead. Keep Reading
Good weather, backlogged work drive up revenues at MDU Resources
The construction materials business at MDU Resources Group, whose subsidiary is Knife River Corp., achieved record second-quarter revenues and earnings. Revenues in the construction materials business were $621.1 million, compared to $596 million for the same period last year. Earnings were at $53 million,… Keep Reading
North America a top performer for LafargeHolcim in first half
Although global sales dropped significantly in the first six months of the year, LafargeHolcim’s North American operations are playing a leadership role in guiding the company through the economic downturn. Keep Reading
Cost control, price growth theme of Vulcan Materials’ second quarter 2020
Says Vulcan chairman and CEO Tom Hill: "Our second-quarter results demonstrate the resiliency of our best-in-class aggregates-led business.” Keep Reading