Michigan
Great Lakes limestone trade up in August
Limestone shipments from the nation’s Great Lakes jumped more than 5 percent last month. Keep Reading
Aggregate shipments trending in right direction on Great Lakes
The Lake Carriers’ Association reports that shipments were up nearly 5 percent last month versus July 2021. Keep Reading
Rock Machinery expands with additional facility
The distributor of crushing, screening and specialty products opened a brand-new facility in Osseo, Wisconsin. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone trade up in June
The Lake Carriers’ Association says shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3.8 million tons in June, slightly up from a year earlier. Keep Reading
Rock Machinery Co. hires sales manager
Garrett Ashburn, a 23-year veteran of the aggregate, mining and recycling industries, was hired by Rock Machinery Co. as a territory sales manager. Keep Reading
Carmeuse Americas acquires Michigan aggregate company
Carmeuse Americas, a producer of lime, limestone and mineral-based products, acquired Schlegel Sand & Gravel in Michigan. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone trade continues on upward trajectory
U.S. and Canadian ports shipped significantly more limestone in November 2021 than they did last November, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association. Keep Reading
How Michigan producers are situated for the coming months
Doug Needham, executive director of the Michigan Aggregates Association, discusses the state of the industry within his state in a short Q&A. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone trade up in October
Limestone shipments on the Great Lakes hit 3.6 million tons in October, up 8.3 percent compared to a year ago, per the Lake Carriers' Association. Keep Reading
