third quarter 2020
USGS: Third-quarter aggregate production slips 5 percent
While crushed stone production for consumption slipped 6 percent, sand and gravel experienced a quarterly drop of 4 percent, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reports. Keep Reading
Pandemic, weather factoring in to CRH performance
While aggregate volumes are down on the year at CRH Americas Materials, the average price of aggregate materials is up slightly. Keep Reading
Titan Group’s US aggregate business ‘strong’
Titan Group reports that its U.S. aggregate business performed well in the third quarter, capitalizing on its strategy of vertical integration. Keep Reading
Despite down volumes, HeidelbergCement earnings are up
On the year, North American aggregate sales volumes are down about 3 percent at HeidelbergCement. The company, however, is optimistic about the road ahead. Keep Reading
MDU Resources feeling good with third-quarter 2020 results
Knife River’s parent company had record third-quarter earnings in its construction materials business. Keep Reading
Price growth, cost control drive Vulcan through third-quarter 2020
Vulcan Materials, the nation’s largest aggregate producer, is finding ways to expand its profitability in the crushed stone, sand and gravel business. Keep Reading
How LafargeHolcim fared in third-quarter 2020
The company reported its latest quarterly results, with aggregate sales in North America down compared with the prior year’s third quarter. Keep Reading
Cemex experiences third-quarter 2020 improvements
A pickup in residential activity and growth in the infrastructure sector provided a quarterly boost to Cemex. Keep Reading
Lime, limestone sales up at USLM
United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) reports that sales of these core products were up slightly in the third quarter of 2020. Keep Reading
