aggregates
Vulcan’s profitability increases despite fewer shipments
Vulcan Materials Co. released its fourth-quarter statement Thursday, highlighting fourth-quarter earnings of $90 million before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), as well as a gross profit increase of $5 million. Including gains on the sale of real estate and… Keep Reading
US aggregates production rose estimated 7.6 percent in 2012
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has released its 2013 Mineral Commodity Summaries, which include estimated numbers for 2012 aggregates production. Based on the estimates, U.S. aggregates production of 2.08 billion tons in 2012 was an increase of about 7.6 percent… Keep Reading
What’s ahead?
What can we expect for the aggregates industry in 2013? Assuming both sides in Washington are able to compromise and avoid the fiscal cliff (a big assumption, I know), the year ahead looks to be a gradual move in the… Keep Reading
What’s ahead?
What can we expect for the aggregates industry in 2013? Assuming both sides in Washington are able to compromise and avoid the fiscal cliff (a big assumption, I know), the year ahead looks to be a gradual move in the… Keep Reading
USGS says aggregates production increases in third quarter
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has released figures showing that an estimated 583 million metric tons (mmt) of total aggregates were produced in the U.S. in the third quarter this year. The figure represents an increase of 6.8 percent compared… Keep Reading
Tecweigh names Sarow national aggregate manager
Tecweigh has hired Rich Sarow as national aggregate/mining manager. Sarow has 26 years of experience in the in-motion weighing industry, most recently serving as regional sales manager at Schenck AccuRate. In addition to the aggregate and mining markets, Sarow will… Keep Reading
Vulcan sets record as third-quarter results are shared
Vulcan Materials Co.'s aggregates segment gross profit improved by 10 percent in the third quarter, reflecting increased pricing and lower unit cost of sales due to improved productivity and cost reduction initiatives. The 10 percent stride was announced as Vulcan… Keep Reading
NSK
NSK’s SAF pillow blocks are ideal for meeting the harsh conditions found in the mining and aggregates industries. Manufactured with heavy-duty cast iron and available in a number of sizes, the blocks keep water and contaminants away from the bearing… Keep Reading
Pit & Quarry establishes aggregates industry Hall of Fame
Pit & Quarry is paying tribute to the pioneers of the past and present-day industry leaders with the establishment of an industry Hall of Fame. The inaugural class of the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame will be inducted in… Keep Reading
