mergers and acquisitions
U.S. Concrete wraps up acquisition in Canada
The company completed the purchase of Orca Quarry, including leased land and a royalty agreement in British Columbia, Canada. Keep Reading
Rogers Group purchases Reed Contracting Services
The company is expanding in Alabama with the acquisition of a Huntsville-based construction materials producer. Keep Reading
Goodyear acquiring Cooper Tire in $2.5B deal
Cooper Tire is one of the largest tire manufacturers in North America by revenue, with about 10,000 employees working in 15 countries around the world. Keep Reading
Report: Cemex expands in Texas by acquisition
Cemex reportedly acquired Beck Readymix Concrete Co., which offers ready-mixed concrete, landfill and dumpster rental services to San Antonio and surrounding areas. Keep Reading
Positive momentum established for the year ahead
After a year of uncertainty, FMI Capital Advisors' George Reddin and Scott Duncan write that a few key drivers should propel the construction materials industry forward in 2021. Keep Reading
LafargeHolcim expanding into roofing business
LafargeHolcim's $3.4 billion acquisition of Firestone Building Products from Bridgestone Americas paves the way into this new business area. Keep Reading
Sandvik acquires DSI Underground
DSI Underground, a supplier of ground support and reinforcement products, will be part of Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions. Keep Reading
Report: HeidelbergCement exploring U.S. asset sale
One of the world’s largest construction materials producers is looking to divest businesses in California, according to a Bloomberg report. Keep Reading
Command Alkon acquires Ruckit truck management software
The acquisition marks Command Alkon’s second investment in the construction logistics software space this year. Keep Reading
