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Knife River promotes company veteran Pladsen
Glenn Pladsen, who’s been with Knife River Corp. since 2007, will take over as vice president and chief excellence officer at the start of 2025 Keep Reading
USGS: Aggregate production dips further in third quarter
Aggregate production is down for the third straight quarter, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Keep Reading
Done deal: Quikrete acquires Summit for $11.5B
The transaction combines Summit Materials’ aggregate, cement and ready-mixed concrete businesses with Quikrete’s concrete and cement-based products business. Keep Reading
Report: Summit Materials, Quikrete talks advancing
The Wall Street Journal released a report Thursday indicating that Quikrete could come to terms on a deal early next week to purchase Summit Materials. Keep Reading
Steady gains keeping the aggregate industry strong
Editor-in-chief Kevin Yanik reflects on the past 15 years of industry growth, pointing to elevated funding for infrastructure as propping up aggregates. Keep Reading
SRM Materials adds Georgia quarry in acquisition
The company came to terms on a deal for a North Georgia Aggregates quarry. Keep Reading
Dodge report shows planning dip in nonresidential
The Dodge Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Construction Network, decreased more than 5 percent in October. Keep Reading
CRH expands in California with another acquisition
CRH’s deal for Dutra Materials follows the acquisitions of BoDean Co. and Northgate Ready Mix that positioned the company in the state. Keep Reading
CRH describes performance in third quarter as ‘strong’
The company says aggregate pricing was up nicely in the quarter while aggregate volumes were down. Keep Reading
