Canada
US agg business a first-quarter 2020 bright spot for LafargeHolcim
While North American aggregate sales volumes improved 12 percent, the impact of the coronavirus is affecting LafargeHolcim in the U.S. and in other global markets. Keep Reading
Nors buys Strongco, taking over Volvo CE locations in Canada
Portugal-based Nors is taking over 22 Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) locations, including those in several Canadian provinces. Keep Reading
Metso adds dealer in Canada
Based in Canada, LSW Wear Parts will serve Metso customers in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone trade up in October 2019
Limestone trade is also up on the year through 10 months, according to the Lake Carriers' Association. Keep Reading
Limestone trade holding strong on the Great Lakes
Shipments were up nearly 8 percent in July, and the limestone trade significantly bettered the month’s five-year average. Keep Reading
Rogue Resources acquires two Ontario quarries
Rogue Resources has entered into an agreement to acquire 100 percent of Speiran Quarry and 85 percent of Johnston Farm Quarry from Ontario, Canada-based private companies. Keep Reading
Limestone trade on the Great Lakes up sharply
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 4.3 million tons in May, an increase of 13.6 percent compared to a year ago. Keep Reading
ShearForce, Work Truck West to open sales and service center
The two companies will open a new sales and service center in Airdrie, Alberta, Canada, with the opening date set for July 2. Keep Reading
CRH Americas Materials experiences first-quarter 2019 progress
Aggregate and asphalt volumes were ahead of 2018 due to milder weather in the certain regions, the company reports. Keep Reading