Missouri
USGS: Aggregate production drops to start 2024
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) estimates that crushed stone production was down 4.6 percent in the first quarter while sand and gravel production dropped 2.8 percent. Keep Reading
Breedon Group purchases BMC Enterprises in $300M deal
Says Breedon Group CEO Rob Wood: “The acquisition of BMC represents a compelling opportunity for Breedon to launch our third platform in the USA.” Keep Reading
Infrastructure spending prompts optimism among Missouri producers
Dan Kleinsorge, executive director of the Missouri Limestone Producers Association, shares his expectations for the industry in Missouri this year. Keep Reading
Thunder Creek, EquipmentShare partner in central US
EquipmentShare joined the Thunder Creek Equipment dealer network, representing the company in Missouri and Oklahoma. Keep Reading
Safety-focused meetings to consider early this year
Safety is a theme of several first-quarter meetings, including the upcoming Missouri Mine Safety & Health Conference and the Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s Operations, Health & Safety Seminar. Keep Reading
MLPA launches fundraising campaign for Upp endowment
The Missouri Limestone Producers Association (MLPA) is paying tribute to longtime Conco Quarries leader Chris Upp, developing a scholarship in his name. Keep Reading
Erlen Group names aggregates division leader
The company operating three limestone quarries in Missouri and Arkansas promoted 34-year veteran Scott Crabtree. Keep Reading
Operations reorganize as Capital Aggregates
Several large Missouri aggregate operations combined and rebranded as one new entity that produces more than 10 million tons a year. Keep Reading
Summit, Continental Cement celebrate cement storage facility
Summit Materials and Continental Cement Co. say their new storage dome in Davenport, Iowa, is the largest of its kind in North America. Keep Reading
