Vulcan Materials
Vulcan announces a retirement from board of directors
Vulcan Materials Co. announced the retirement of H. Allen Franklin from its board of directors, effective Dec. 31. Franklin, who is retiring due to health reasons, joined the board in 2001 and is the former chairman, president and CEO of… Keep Reading
Vulcan completes California quarry acquisition
Vulcan Materials Co. acquired West Coast Aggregates' Pilarcitos Quarry near Half Moon Bay, Calif., the Half Moon Bay Review reports. The sale is reportedly part of a deal for four quarries between Vulcan and West Coast Aggregates. The amount paid… Keep Reading
2014/15 State of the Industry
Large industry mergers lead the news as the aggregate industry’s outlook continues to climb. The North American aggregates industry is in good shape based on recent aggregate production trends and predictions of near-term construction growth. And the nation’s two largest… Keep Reading
Vulcan receives Wildlife Habitat Council award
Vulcan Materials Co. was awarded the Conservation Education Award at the Wildlife Habitat Council's (WHC) 26th annual symposium. According to a press release, the Conservation Education Award recognizes a corporation that has a history of striving for excellence in conservation… Keep Reading
New life
A giant excavator at a Vulcan Materials operation gets a new engine with a little help from a California agency. The 13-year-old diesel hydraulic Hitachi EX2500-1 excavator working at Vulcan Materials’ Reliance sand-and-gravel pit in Irwindale, Calif., easily met air-quality… Keep Reading
Vulcan reveals 2014 third quarter results
Vulcan Materials announced the results for the third quarter ending September 30, with total revenues increasing 7 percent to $60 million and a gross profit increase of 31 percent at $50 million compared to last year’s third quarter. Aggregate sales… Keep Reading
Vulcan to implement new leadership and organization
Vulcan Materials announced a new organizational structure that will be effective Jan. 1. This new structure will place key leaders within the company in seven operating divisions, says the company. The company will now be comprised of its Western Division… Keep Reading
Vulcan finishes third quarter with six additional acquisitions
Vulcan Materials has completed six acquisitions during the third quarter that will expand its presence in the United States, says an article on Yahoo Finance. The most recent of these acquisitions include five aggregates facilities and associated downstream assets in… Keep Reading
Perfect Pricing: An app helps maximize freight rate
An industry-customized app is helping Bluegrass Materials win more jobs and maximize its freight rate. Pen and paper. That’s how Pat Malaney did business with customers for the overwhelming majority of his 28 years selling aggregates. “I’m old school,” says… Keep Reading
