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Dodge Momentum Index moves downward in April
The commercial component of Dodge Construction Network’s Index dipped 8 percent last month. Keep Reading
USLM experiences positive first-quarter gains in lime, limestone
Lime and limestone revenues were up more than 30 percent in the first quarter at United States Lime & Minerals (USLM). Keep Reading
Pricing actions propel Martin Marietta ahead in first quarter
Martin Marietta set a first-quarter record in gross profit for aggregates despite slightly lower aggregate shipments to start the year. Keep Reading
Pricing momentum keeps Vulcan Materials moving forward
Despite fewer aggregate shipments, Vulcan Materials’ aggregate earnings were up sharply in the first quarter. Keep Reading
Summit achieves record quarterly pricing growth
The average selling prices for aggregates jumped 20.5 percent in the first quarter at Summit Materials, which reported its latest financial results this week. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone trade slips in April
Limestone is on the move again on the Great Lakes, but shipments this April were down compared to a year ago. Keep Reading
Cemex provides details about its first quarter
Says Cemex CEO Fernando González: “I am quite pleased with our first-quarter growth achieved against a backdrop of challenging weather in our footprint in the U.S.” Keep Reading
Lafarge acquires Westridge operations
Westridge Quarries, which supplies construction aggregates and offers contract crushing services, is joining forces with Lafarge Canada. Keep Reading
Holcim CEO discusses company’s first-quarter performance
Aggregates, cement and ready-mixed concrete contributed to a ‘strong start to the year’ for Holcim in North America. Keep Reading
