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New Martin Marietta quarry represents record investment

Martin Marietta held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of a $158 million, rail-connected limestone quarry in Hondo, Texas. According to Martin Marietta, the site, known as Medina Rock & Rail, is the company’s largest capital investment to date. Before… Keep Reading

Feltes, James and Zelnak enshrined into Hall of Fame

Aggregates industry leaders gathered Sunday night for the fourth annual Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Dinner in Nashville, Tenn., where Rick Feltes (Feltes Sand & Gravel), Don James (Vulcan Materials) and Steve Zelnak (Martin Marietta) were… Keep Reading

NSSGA names outstanding aggregates operations for 2015

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) issued awards to outstanding aggregates operations in the United States and Canada, commending them for their commitment to safety, environmental stewardship and community involvement in 2015. NSSGA named Gold, Silver and Bronze… Keep Reading

Martin Marietta anticipates further growth in 2016

Martin Marietta Materials Inc.'s shipments to the infrastructure market increased 5 percent last year. According to the company, which recently released its fourth-quarter and 2015 year-end performance report, the growth reflects state-level funding initiatives that are positively impacting key states… Keep Reading

Martin Marietta, Vulcan post quarterly results

The results are in, and the numbers show both aggregates producers on the rise. Martin Marietta Materials Inc., which released its fourth-quarter and 2015 year-end performance report, established quarterly company records for net sales and profitability. According to Ward Nye,… Keep Reading

Martin Marietta reports quarterly sales records

Martin Marietta Materials Inc., which released its fourth-quarter and 2015 year-end performance report, established quarterly company records for net sales and profitability. According to Ward Nye, chairman, president and CEO of Martin Marietta, strong pricing, disciplined execution of the company's… Keep Reading

Economist: Cautious optimism still rings true in 2016

Aggregate producers have been cautiously optimistic about growth these last few years, ever since the Great Recession took its toll on their businesses. Cautious optimism is still a fitting approach according to George Reddin, a managing director of FMI Capital… Keep Reading

Martin Marietta to host day for analysts, investors

Martin Marietta Materials Inc. plans to host an analyst and investor day May 9 in Dallas. Registration at the event begins at 9 a.m., and management presentations will begin at 10 a.m. The event includes a tour of the company’s… Keep Reading

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