aggregate producers
Sand and gravel operation sold to National Lime & Stone Co.
National Lime & Stone Co. has acquired Chesterville Sand & Gravel, a producer located in Chesterville, Ohio. National says the acquisition includes the sand and gravel reserves and related processing equipment in Chesterville, although terms of the agreement have not… Keep Reading
Lehigh Hanson involved in EPA energy efficiency program
Eleven of Lehigh Hanson Inc.'s aggregate production facilities are participating in the EPA's Energy Star Challenge, which calls for an energy efficiency improvement of at least 10 percent for commercial and industrial buildings. EPA estimates that commercial buildings and industrial… Keep Reading
Lafarge employees participate in holiday charitable projects
Lafarge North America operations across the United States organized charitable projects for the holiday season in the local communities where they reside. Several Lafarge operations in the Midwest donated toys for young children. In Davenport, Iowa, the local Lafarge plant… Keep Reading
Vulcan facing fight from Alabama community over quarry
Vulcan Materials Co. wants to open a quarry in Gurley, Ala., but many in the local community there are opposed to the idea. According to WAAYTV, the local ABC affiliate, more than 50 people attended a town hall meeting to… Keep Reading
USGS says dredge mining a cause for California beach erosion
The San Francisco Chronicle reports that dredge mining of shoals near Angel and Alcatraz islands and throughout Suisun Bay is robbing the bay of sand that keeps San Francisco's Ocean Beach from eroding, according to new research by the U.S.… Keep Reading
Vulcan Materials hosts Chinese delegation
Vulcan Materials Co. hosted visitors from China in October at its quarry in McCook, Ill., sharing best-practice strategies for aggregates mining and production. A delegation of Chinese government officials visited as part of a program the Illinois Institute of Technology… Keep Reading
Holcim employees mark company’s centennial with service
Employees at Holcim's Portland facility in Colorado are participating in a yearlong community service initiative to mark the 100th anniversary of the parent company. Employees have participated in several community events throughout the year as part of the Together for… Keep Reading
JJB Silverhawk buys two San Diego area quarries
JJB Silverhawk LP has purchased two Southern California quarries from McGrath Jamacha Road LLC and McGrath Willow LLC for undisclosed amounts. The quarries, located northeast of San Diego in the cities of El Cajon and Lakeside, had been family-owned since… Keep Reading
Vulcan develops product calculator app for iPad, iPhone
Vulcan Materials Co. has launched a product calculator app for Apple's iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad mobile devices. The Vulcan Materials Product Calculator is a tool that allows users to estimate the construction materials needed for building and paving projects. … Keep Reading
