aggregate producers
The portable plant of the future
Dust collection systems, refined guarding and noise suppression are ahead for portable plants. Keep Reading
Vulcan sets expectations for 2016
Economists say to expect growth in construction materials demand this year. Vulcan Materials Co., one of the nation's largest aggregate producers, expects growth, as well. According to Vulcan, which recently released its fourth-quarter performance report, the company expects overall demand… Keep Reading
Vulcan reports fourth-quarter growth
Vulcan Materials Co. released its fourth-quarter results, reporting 14 percent higher revenues over the prior year's fourth quarter. According to Vulcan, gross profit and gross profit margins improved in the company's aggregates, asphalt and concrete segments. The company achieved its… Keep Reading
Vulcan unveils online customer service platform
Vulcan Materials Co. launched a Web-based customer service center that allows customers to view tickets, track orders and pay bills online. The new platform can be accessed at www.myvulcan.com. "We work hard every day to provide quality products and services… Keep Reading
Pit & Quarry Roundtable draws nearly 50
The Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference took place Jan. 12-14 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., uniting aggregate producers, manufacturers and allied trade representatives in an idea-exchanging forum. The event, which was sponsored by Am Cast, Philippi-Hagenbuch, Sandvik Mining & Construction,… Keep Reading
Former Stoneco quarry donated to conservation organization
Stoneco donated a 262-acre former sand-and-gravel quarry near Ann Arbor, Mich., to Ducks Unlimited to support wildlife conservation efforts. The donated land, appraised at $2.1 million, is located in Lodi Township, Mich., outside of Ann Arbor. “We are proud to… Keep Reading
U.S. Concrete hires CFO
U.S. Concrete Inc. named Jody Tusa Jr. senior vice president and CFO. Tusa will oversee the company's financial management, capital markets activity and investor relations. According to U.S. Concrete, Tusa is a corporate finance executive and certified public accountant with… Keep Reading
P&Q University Lesson 14: Business
Lesson 14 of the Pit & Quarry University handbook discusses businesses and the pros and cons of going public. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta names executive vice president
Martin Marietta Materials Inc. named Roselyn R. Bar executive vice president of the company. Bar joined Martin Marietta in 1994 and had served as the company's senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary since 2005. She was promoted to… Keep Reading
