Ward Nye
Nye, Martin Marietta have positive economic outlook
Martin Marietta Materials Inc. noted in its third-quarter report that a number of economic trends are providing signs of encouragement for the industry. For example, Martin Marietta notes that nonresidential construction is expected to increase in both the heavy industrial… Keep Reading
Martin Marietta unveils rebranded name, site
Martin Marietta has been rebranded, including a new name, logo and website, says Ward Nye, president, CEO and chairman at Martin Marietta. The company is now known as “Martin Marietta,” and its new site includes a product calculator, featured safety… Keep Reading
Martin Marietta Materials reports second quarter record net sales
Martin Marietta Materials Inc. reported its second quarter results, which include a 22 percent improvement in the West Group, a 5 percent overall increase of line pricing for aggregate products and a 13 percent increase in aggregate product line volume.… Keep Reading
Nye, Martin Marietta look ahead as top-ranked producer
The completion of Martin Marietta Materials Inc.'s acquisiton of Texas Industries Inc. means Martin Marietta is now the largest aggregate-producing company in the United States. The combination of Martin Marietta, which ranks second on Pit & Quarry's MegaProducers 2014 list,… Keep Reading
Martin Marietta chairman Zelnak plans to retire
Stephen Zelnak Jr., Martin Marietta Materials Inc.'s chairman of the board, announced he plans to retire May 22 of this year. Ward Nye will take over as chairman and also remain as CEO. According to a press release, Zelnak has… Keep Reading
NSSGA chairman’s perspective
We asked NSSGA’s chairman of the board questions about MSHA, surface transportation funding and the association’s direction as the group prepares for its annual convention. Ward Nye, president and CEO of Martin Marietta Materials, was named National Stone, Sand &… Keep Reading
Nye expects additional economic growth for Martin Marietta in 2014
Ward Nye, president and CEO of Martin Marietta Materials Inc., offered a positive industry outlook for 2014 upon the release of his company's fourth quarter results. "We are encouraged by various positive trends in our business and markets, especially in… Keep Reading
Martin Marietta’s quarterly revenues, earnings rise
Martin Marietta Materials Inc. reported double-digit increases in revenues and earnings for the third quarter. Ward Nye, Martin Marietta president and CEO, says the ongoing recovery in private-sector construction, drove the company's third-quarter growth. "I am especially proud of the… Keep Reading
Nye, Main discuss several topics at NSSGA-MSHA meeting
Martin Marietta Materials CEO Ward Nye, chairman of NSSGA's board of directors, met Sept. 11 with MSHA's Joe Main on behalf of the association. MSHA's Patricia Silvey, deputy assistant for policy, and Marv Lichtenfels, acting administrator for metal/non-metal, accompanied Main.… Keep Reading
