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The latest U.S. Geological Survey data indicates that aggregate production was down three quarters in a row through the second quarter of 2023. Photo: P&Q Staff

Producers, manufacturers share 2025 insights

Producers, manufacturers and other industry leaders share their expectations for aggregates in 2025. Keep Reading

Philippi-Hagenbuch’s Jim Chamberlain feels “huge growth” is coming to aggregates. Photo: Sunrock

How the aggregate industry is performing in 2024

Although not necessarily a record-setting year, producers are finding continued success in pricing and demand for construction materials. Keep Reading

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Episode 22: Midyear update for construction materials market

George Reddin and Rob Mineo of FMI Capital Advisors provide a 2024 midyear update on the performance of the construction materials industry – including aggregates, asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. Keep Reading

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Episode 15: Insights from Capital Aggregates, TerraSource Global & TCI Manufacturing

On the latest episode of “Drilling Deeper,” Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski bring you a trio of interviews from companies based out of the Midwest.  Keep Reading

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Episode 14: Interviews with George Sidney, Matt Dibble, Clement Cazalot and Donny Barnas

P&Q presents new industry interviews on its latest podcast episode. Hear about the state of the industry, consolidation, recycling and more. Keep Reading

Says Vulcan Materials’ Frank Suarez: “2023 was a very good year for us. Our sales and operations teams worked to deliver value to our customers.” Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

Reflecting on the 2023 construction materials market (Part 2)

During a second discussion at the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, aggregate producers and equipment suppliers discussed 2023 materials demand and the impact of federal funding. Keep Reading

IRock Crushers’ Nate Russell (pictured in foreground): “We had a half dozen or so yellow iron dealers that had a massive influx of inventory from their primary supplier. It certainly put us in a unique position.” Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

Reflecting on the 2023 construction materials market (Part 1)

As this year’s Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference discussions got underway, aggregate producers and equipment suppliers shared their assessments of 2023. Keep Reading

Over the past 75 days, FMI Capital Advisors’ Construction Materials Index (CMI)* has outperformed the “general market” by more than 15 percent.

How construction materials firms are faring versus the ‘general market’

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FMI Capital Advisors’ Construction Materials Index illustrates how the industry has been on a good run over the last two and a half months. Keep Reading

Equipment lead times were a talking point for manufacturers as they visited with ConExpo-Con/Agg attendees. Photo: ConExpo-Con/Agg

Manufacturers offer the latest on equipment supply

Although aggregate producers will have to continue to wait for equipment to become available, the current supply environment offers equipment dealers new opportunities. Keep Reading

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