Texas
Latest USGS data shows aggregate production still dropping
A U.S. Geological Survey report reveals a 6 percent decline nationwide in the second quarter. That follows a 4 percent dip in the first quarter of 2024. Keep Reading
Resolve Aggregates to expand with Texas greenfield site
The company that ranks 70th on the U.S. Geological Survey’s list of the nation’s largest sand and gravel producers intends to add a CDE wet processing plant next year. Keep Reading
Mining industry trending toward all-time low for fatalities
Mine Safety & Health Administration data shows the industry is on pace to set a record-low mark in 2024 for mining fatalities. Keep Reading
How Knife River set up a Texas plant with wash equipment
Knife River is off and running at a plant in Caldwell, Texas, with a wet processing system that was built to handle the site’s unique material. Keep Reading
USLM: Lime, limestone volumes down as price increases continue
The United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) experience in the second quarter was consistent with that of other producers nationwide. Keep Reading
Arcosa: Aggregate volumes down but pricing momentum continues
Arcosa president and CEO Antonio Carrillo offers perspective on the second-quarter performance of the company’s construction products business. Keep Reading
Conn-Weld, McCourt Equipment team up in South
McCourt Equipment now represents Conn-Weld Industries as the company’s equipment dealer in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Keep Reading
Heidelberg Materials acquires Pennsylvania, Texas producers
The company’s deals for Highway Materials and Victory Rock follow the purchase of Aaron Materials. Keep Reading
Heidelberg Materials purchases concrete recycler
The company acquired Aaron Materials out of south Texas. Keep Reading
