Road to Prosperity
Tariff threats draw response from national cement association
The Portland Cement Association’s president and CEO issued a written statement highlighting the potential for unintended consequences should tariffs go into effect. Keep Reading
Eagle Materials cites weather as detractor late last year
Michael Haack, president and CEO of the company, says rainfall was 250 percent higher than normal in key markets. Keep Reading
USLM reports fourth-quarter financials
United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) says revenues were up last quarter in its lime and limestone business. Keep Reading
Holcim appoints leadership for future in North America
The company organized a future board of directors for its North American business, which is expected to spin off midway through 2025. Keep Reading
South Carolina producer of armor stone, riprap acquired
VA Shore Group purchased Chesapeake Armour Stone & Rip Rap. Keep Reading
Cemex sustainability efforts continue in Texas
Cemex has lower-emission locomotives and haul trucks in service following an award granted through the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan. Keep Reading
CalPortland purchases Grimes Rock assets
CalPortland acquired aggregate and ready-mixed concrete assets from the California-based company. Keep Reading
Knife River to acquire Strata in $454M deal
The acquisition will add 75 aggregate locations and 28 ready-mixed concrete plants to Knife River Corp.’s central segment. Keep Reading
Dodge: Nonbuilding starts thrust construction upward in November
Nonbuilding construction grew 16 percent in November 2024 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $368 billion. Keep Reading
