Editors’ Blog
Analysis: What CRH’s purchase of Ash Grove means
George Reddin, managing director at FMI Capital Advisors, offers some perspective on CRH's $3.5 billion acquisition of Ash Grove Cement, as well as what's ahead in the M&A market beyond this deal. Keep Reading
Kentucky workshop preps teachers about the aggregate industry
The Kentucky Crushed Stone Association collaborated with its state department of education to redesign a workshop for teachers that will ultimately educate students about the aggregate industry. Keep Reading
Houston producer shares his Harvey experience
Rob Van Til, managing partner at Houston-area River Aggregates, discusses Hurricane Harvey's impact on his sand-and-gravel operation along the San Jacinto River. Keep Reading
Hurricane Harvey and the effects on the Houston market
Hurricane Harvey will forever change the lives of those in Houston. What impact is the epic storm having on area aggregate producers, and what's the outlook for the industry in southeast Texas? Keep Reading
Albert Frei & Sons’ Walstrum Quarry
Check out some sights from Pit & Quarry's recent visit to Albert Frei & Sons' Walstrum Quarry in Idaho Springs, Colorado. Keep Reading
‘Infrastructure week’ an opportunity for progress
The White House kicks off a series of week-long events focused on revitalizing the nation's crumbling infrastructure. Could this week's focus be a true step toward the achievement of an effective, long-term highway bill? Keep Reading
Deere execs weigh in on adding the Wirtgen Group
The president and senior vice president of sales and marketing at John Deere discuss the acquisition of the Wirtgen Group and what it means for the two companies. Keep Reading
Wirtgen brothers discuss the Deere deal
Jürgen and Stefan Wirtgen, the managing partners of the Wirtgen Group, provide insights into their decision to sell the privately held company to John Deere. Keep Reading
Analysis: What Vulcan’s purchase of Aggregates USA means
George Reddin, managing director at FMI Capital Advisors, offers some perspective on Vulcan's $900 million acquisition of Aggregates USA. Keep Reading
