California
USGS: Aggregate production drops to start 2024
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) estimates that crushed stone production was down 4.6 percent in the first quarter while sand and gravel production dropped 2.8 percent. Keep Reading
CRH completes deals for BoDean, Northgate
The acquisitions provide CRH’s Materials Solutions business with entry into the state of California. Keep Reading
Bell Trucks establishes dealers on West Coast
Powerscreen of California, Nevada & Hawaii and Powerscreen of Washington are now Bell Trucks America dealers. Keep Reading
LiuGong, Hamre partner in northern California
Hamre Equipment, which is based in Chico, California, now offers material handling equipment and construction products from LiuGong. Keep Reading
Vulcan brings community together at California quarry
Vulcan Materials Co. hosted an interactive event at its Chula Vista Quarry this fall, inviting neighbors and guests to the site. Keep Reading
United Rock Products, Granite among CalCIMA safety award recipients
Find out which other producers were honored in the California Construction & Industrial Materials Association’s (CalCIMA) 2023 Excellence in Safety Awards program. Keep Reading
Komatsu establishes new dealer in northern California
Gee Heavy Machinery assumed the operations of Core Machinery, which was formerly known as Road Machinery. Keep Reading
Farmer Companies expands into northern California
The Midwestern construction materials producer purchased Folsom Ready Mix, which operates in the Sacramento and Anderson markets of California. Keep Reading
SGI acquires quarry in Southern California
The Standard Industries company added a Panamint Valley Limestone quarry to its plant network. Keep Reading
