aggregate producers
New NSSGA membership plan for small operations
Good news for smaller aggregate operations. The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) now offers a lower-price membership option for single-location producers with fewer than 10 non-office employees. There are some limitations, as this new "eProducer" membership does not… Keep Reading
Vulcan board of directors expands
Vulcan Materials Co. elected Elaine L. Chao and Thomas A. Fanning to its board of directors. Vulcan's board increases from 11 to 13 members with the additions. Six of the 13 joined the board in the last two years, the… Keep Reading
Martin Marietta shares expectations for 2015
Nonresidential construction is expected to increase. Residential construction should continue to grow. Energy-related economic activity is anticipated to remain strong. And highway funding should remain stable. Taking these factors into account, Martin Marietta expects its business to increase this year… Keep Reading
Frac sand market: Conflicting reports
Will the drop in oil prices affect the frac sand market in 2015? Optimists say no, but the impact may already be happening. A number of sources are reporting it's business-as-usual for frac-sand operations despite the price of oil. An… Keep Reading
Lafarge, Holcim form executive committee for future company
Lafarge and Holcim took a step to complete the merger of their companies, naming members of its future executive committee. According to Lafarge, Bruno Lafont, who will serve as CEO of the combined company, will head a project team of… Keep Reading
Vulcan completes California quarry acquisition
Vulcan Materials Co. acquired West Coast Aggregates' Pilarcitos Quarry near Half Moon Bay, Calif., the Half Moon Bay Review reports. The sale is reportedly part of a deal for four quarries between Vulcan and West Coast Aggregates. The amount paid… Keep Reading
Lafarge-Holcim merger closer to completion
The European Commission found the proposed merger between Lafarge and Holcim to be in line with the European Union's merger regulation. According to the commission, the decision is conditional upon the divestment of Lafarge businesses in Germany, Romania and the… Keep Reading
NSSGA offering noise, dust workshop at AGG1
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association's (NSSGA) Noise and Dust Workshop will co-locate with the 2015 AGG1 Academy & Expo. According to NSSGA, the workshop will begin March 19 – the last day of AGG1 – and run through March 21.… Keep Reading
Vulcan receives Wildlife Habitat Council award
Vulcan Materials Co. was awarded the Conservation Education Award at the Wildlife Habitat Council's (WHC) 26th annual symposium. According to a press release, the Conservation Education Award recognizes a corporation that has a history of striving for excellence in conservation… Keep Reading
