Oldcastle Materials
Ranking the nation’s top crushed stone producers
The U.S. Geological Survey produced its latest list of the top crushed stone producers in the United States. Find out which companies make up the top 25. Keep Reading
CRH optimistic following first-quarter 2017
Oldcastle's parent company reports a satisfactory start to 2017 with global first-quarter sales up 4 percent. Keep Reading
Q1 2017 construction materials update
Aggregate, asphalt and concrete will all be affected this year as the competitive reshuffling upstream calms. Keep Reading
NSSGA honors industry advocates with Grassroots Awards
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) recognized a number of industry aggregates advocates for their efforts to educate lawmakers on the value of the industry and legislation that can benefit operations around the country. NSSGA honored Ben Brock… Keep Reading
Q1 2016 Economics Pulse: The year ahead
As we begin 2016, we cannot help but look back at what a remarkable year 2015 was for the construction materials industry. For many companies, 2015 marked their best year of financial performance since the Great Recession. In May, Summit… 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
Former Stoneco quarry donated to conservation organization
Stoneco donated a 262-acre former sand-and-gravel quarry near Ann Arbor, Mich., to Ducks Unlimited to support wildlife conservation efforts. The donated land, appraised at $2.1 million, is located in Lodi Township, Mich., outside of Ann Arbor. “We are proud to… Keep Reading
Oldcastle Materials site receives special award for improving biodiversity
Reclaiming a spent sand-and-gravel mining facility is one thing. Having Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) recognize your efforts to partner with company employees, community organizations, youth groups and environmental education leaders in the process is quite another. WHC is a national… Keep Reading
Vig, Hay to be honored with NSSGA awards
NSSGA will present three awards reflecting outstanding grassroots contributions in 2013 at its Honors Awards Ceremony during its annual convention in Las Vegas. Astec Industries’ Joe Vig will be presented with the Grassroots CEO of the Year Award; John Hay… Keep Reading
