Florida
Remembering Edward L. ‘Ted’ Baker
The longtime Florida Rock Industries leader, who was enshrined in the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame this year, died last month at the age of 87. Keep Reading
Baker honors Hall of Fame brother during induction ceremony
Former Florida Rock executive John Baker II honored his brother, Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame inductee Ted Baker, during the 2022 induction ceremony last month. Keep Reading
Cemex accelerating PLC production in Southeast
A pair of Cemex USA plants accelerated their production of portland limestone cement (PLC) with the goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Keep Reading
How Cemex performed in 2021 and the fourth quarter
Cemex operations in the U.S. experienced good gains last year, with company CEO Fernando González saying the company is “pleased to report exceptional financial and strategic performance.” Keep Reading
Titan America quarry recognized for safety excellence
The National Mining Association awarded a Titan America quarry in Florida – one of the nation’s largest – with a Sentinel of Safety Award. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta growth continues in fourth quarter 2020
The company’s building materials business achieved record fourth-quarter revenues and gross profit. Keep Reading
Dates, location selected for 2021 Pit & Quarry Roundtable
Normally held in January, the annual Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference is being pushed back to March 2021 due to the pandemic. Keep Reading
Titan Group’s US aggregate business ‘strong’
Titan Group reports that its U.S. aggregate business performed well in the third quarter, capitalizing on its strategy of vertical integration. Keep Reading
Vecellio Group chief earns highway progress award
Leo Vecellio Jr. of Vecellio Group, who diversified his company into the aggregate business, was bestowed with the George S. Bartlett Award during the American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s convention. Keep Reading
