cement
Reflecting on the CRH-Ash Grove deal and Summit’s late run
Now that CRH has essentially secured its takeover of Ash Grove Cement from Summit Materials, let's look back at the dynamics at play in the deal and how the CRH-Ash Grove pact compares to another recent acquisition. Keep Reading
Done deal: CRH cements acquisition of Ash Grove
Ash Grove Cement shareholders approved the merger agreement struck in recent weeks with CRH, putting an end to a bid from Summit Materials. Keep Reading
Summit Materials reportedly makes bid for Ash Grove Cement
After CRH had agreed to pay $3.5 billion for Ash Grove Cement, Summit Materials has made a rival offer for the cement maker, says Reuters. Keep Reading
U.S. Concrete, CRH continue acquisition activity
U.S. Concrete Inc. and CRH PLC, which both recently announced major acquisitions, are reportedly in the process of completing more deals. Keep Reading
US-flag shipping on Great Lakes nearly identical to 2016
U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters moved 9.5 million tons of cargo on the Great Lakes in May, which is a virtual repeat of one year ago. Keep Reading
PCA projects cement consumption growth through 2018
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) expects U.S. cement consumption to grow 3.5 percent during the remainder of 2017 and 2018. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta reports gains in first quarter 2017
Martin Marietta reported consolidated net sales of $791.7 million, an increase of 7.9 percent, in the first quarter of 2017. Keep Reading
A competitor to aggregate and cement?
Lighter, stronger and less expensive than traditional concrete, Acrete uses three times as much waste fly ash and no cement. Keep Reading
Report: US demand for cement, concrete additives to reach $4 billion in 2020
Demand for cement and concrete additives in the United States is forecast to grow 7 percent annually to $4 billion in 2020, reveals a Freedonia Group survey. Keep Reading
