aggregate producers
NALC, Indian Creek Quarries enter agreement
NALC LLC entered into an agreement with the owners of Indian Creek Quarries (ICQ) LLC and Indian Creek Trucking LLC to manage all facets of the operations of ICQ. According to NALC, ICQ owns a limestone and dolomite surface mine… Keep Reading
Pay differences between men and women in the aggregates industry
Aggregate producers react to a study revealing differences in pay between men and women. Keep Reading
Considerations to make when evaluating drones
Drones continue to captivate aggregate producers, many of whom are currently exploring how to incorporate the technology to better ascertain volumes and model topographies. Michael Singer, co-founder of Drone View Technologies, estimates that between 3 and 5 percent of producers… Keep Reading
Luck Stone to add new distribution yard
Luck Stone plans to open a new distribution yard this winter. Keep Reading
An active approach to community relations
In this industry, the best approach to community relations is an active approach. Keep Reading
Choosing a portable asphalt recycling plant
Sean Donaghy of IRock Crushers answers questions about the selection and use of portable asphalt recycling plants. Q: When selecting a portable asphalt recycling plant, what are the most important items to consider? A: It’s critical for aggregate producers and… Keep Reading
New Martin Marietta quarry represents record investment
Martin Marietta held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of a $158 million, rail-connected limestone quarry in Hondo, Texas. According to Martin Marietta, the site, known as Medina Rock & Rail, is the company’s largest capital investment to date. Before… Keep Reading
Geraghty retires, Matson assumes president and CEO role
Jerry Geraghty, president and CEO of Rogers Group Inc., announced his retirement from the company. Darin Matson, who has held several key leadership positions within Rogers Group during his 27-year career in the aggregates industry, was elected to the role… Keep Reading
Summit to acquire Boxley Materials
Summit Materials Inc. signed a definitive agreement to acquire Boxley Materials Co., a vertically integrated construction materials company founded in 1892 and based near Roanoke, Va. The transaction is expected to close in mid-March, pending expiration of the standard regulatory… Keep Reading
