aggregate producers
Vulcan makes changes in executive ranks
Vulcan Materials Co. recently made a number of changes in its executive ranks. The company named Stu Bass, a former senior vice president of the West, its new chief growth officer. In his new role, Bass is responsible for leading… Keep Reading
Martin Marietta, Vulcan post quarterly results
The results are in, and the numbers show both aggregates producers on the rise. Martin Marietta Materials Inc., which released its fourth-quarter and 2015 year-end performance report, established quarterly company records for net sales and profitability. According to Ward Nye,… Keep Reading
Martin Marietta reports quarterly sales records
Martin Marietta Materials Inc., which released its fourth-quarter and 2015 year-end performance report, established quarterly company records for net sales and profitability. According to Ward Nye, chairman, president and CEO of Martin Marietta, strong pricing, disciplined execution of the company's… Keep Reading
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
