aggregate shipments
How Vulcan Materials fared in the second quarter
Although Vulcan reported a slight decrease in aggregate shipments, the company’s gross profit, cash gross profit per ton and freight-adjusted selling prices in the segment were up. Keep Reading
Weather impacts Vulcan performance in third quarter
While aggregate shipments were down, Vulcan Materials says aggregate gross profit per ton and aggregate pricing were up. Keep Reading
Total revenue, gross profits down for Martin Marietta in Q3; aggregate pricing up
Total revenue, gross profit and aggregate shipments were down for Martin Marietta in the third quarter, but pricing and gross profit per ton for aggregates were up. Keep Reading
Aggregate shipments on Great Lakes up to start 2024
The Lake Carriers’ Association provides details about the first four months of the year, noting that shipments are up in both the U.S. and Canada. Keep Reading
How overseas conflict is affecting aggregates
The impact of global events on the aggregate industry took center stage during one Pit & Quarry Roundtable discussion. Keep Reading
How Great Lakes limestone shipments fared in 2023
Shipments of limestone from U.S. quarries increased in 2023 while loadings from Canadian quarries were down. Keep Reading
Sizable price hikes fuel Martin Marietta in third quarter
Although aggregate shipments were relatively flat, Martin Marietta made good quarterly gains in part because aggregate pricing was up 12 percent. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone trade continues on upward trajectory
U.S. and Canadian ports shipped significantly more limestone in November 2021 than they did last November, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association. Keep Reading
How Martin Marietta fared in the third quarter
Ward Nye, chairman and CEO of Martin Marietta, reflected on the company's recent performance upon the release of its third-quarter report. Keep Reading
