mergers and acquisitions
Lehigh Hanson acquires Atlanta ready-mix operations
Lehigh Hanson came to terms on a deal with Meriwether Ready Mix, a metro Atlanta-based ready-mixed concrete producer for commercial and residential customers. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta selling two concrete operations
Martin Marietta is selling two of its ready-mixed concrete operations to Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete, with the sale expected to be finalized this month. Keep Reading
Cleveland Vibrator Company acquires automation systems provider
Fastfeed Corp., which provides systems for parts alignment, feeding and handling, is now part of the manufacturer of industrial vibrators and vibratory equipment. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta to sell certain operations to CalPortland
Martin Marietta entered into a definitive agreement to sell certain West Coast cement and ready-mixed concrete operations to CalPortland for $250 million. Keep Reading
Modest gains made in Holcim aggregate business
Aggregate sales volumes at Holcim last year were up nearly 1 percent in North America, and they climbed about 5 percent for the company globally. Keep Reading
Arcosa revenues up big in fourth quarter 2021
President and CEO Antonio Carrillo says Arcosa successfully managed fourth-quarter inflationary pressures such as historically high steel prices, weather disruptions and more. Keep Reading
Characterizing M&A early into 2022
FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin offers a rundown of construction materials industry merger and acquisition activity midway through the first quarter and what’s expected in the not-so-distant future. Keep Reading
P&Q Hall of Fame Profile: Edward L. ‘Ted’ Baker
The longtime Florida Rock leader built one of the industry’s top companies behind a vigorous plan involving acquisitions and modernization. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta reaches new heights in fourth quarter 2021
Ward Nye, chairman and CEO of Martin Marietta, had glowing things to say about the company’s performance of late – and he anticipates more growth is ahead. Keep Reading
