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Great Lakes limestone trade soars in April 2019
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 2.1 million net tons in April, a 69 percent increase compared to the same period a year ago. Keep Reading
Great Lakes shipments ascend in January 2019
U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters moved 3.1 million tons of cargo in January, a 110 percent increase compared with the same time period last year. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta sets high marks in third-quarter 2018
The company achieved quarterly records in revenues and gross profit as shipments and pricing rose for aggregate, cement and ready-mixed concrete. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone trade stable in August 2018
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3.94 million tons in August 2018, according to the Lake Carriers' Association. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone shipments down in 2016
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 26.3 million tons in 2016, a decrease of 9.3 percent compared to 2015. Keep Reading
Vulcan sets expectations for 2016
Economists say to expect growth in construction materials demand this year. Vulcan Materials Co., one of the nation's largest aggregate producers, expects growth, as well. According to Vulcan, which recently released its fourth-quarter performance report, the company expects overall demand… Keep Reading
Vulcan reports fourth-quarter growth
Vulcan Materials Co. released its fourth-quarter results, reporting 14 percent higher revenues over the prior year's fourth quarter. According to Vulcan, gross profit and gross profit margins improved in the company's aggregates, asphalt and concrete segments. The company achieved its… Keep Reading
