Ward Nye
Martin Marietta acquires Albert Frei & Sons
Albert Frei & Sons is the nation’s 54th-largest crushed stone producer, serving the Denver market. Keep Reading
Aggregate producers emphasizing value over volume
Pricing drove prosperity for aggregate producers this year as volumes dipped from record-high levels. Keep Reading
CRH, Martin Marietta make a deal in Texas
Martin Marietta is divesting a number of cement and ready-mixed concrete assets in south Texas in a deal valued at $2.1 billion. Keep Reading
More growth for Martin Marietta despite shipment declines
Aggregate revenues and gross profit were up in the third quarter at Martin Marietta despite a 7 percent dip in shipments. Chairman and CEO Ward Nye offers details. Keep Reading
Making sense of construction materials right now
FMI Capital Advisors leaders explain how producers are prevailing in various ways despite uncertainty within the market. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta rides pricing gains to second-quarter records
Effective price management once again played a role in the company’s performance, with Martin Marietta elevating aggregate pricing nearly 19 percent. Keep Reading
How aggregate volumes are trending so far in 2023
While aggregate production remains at historically healthy levels, the latest U.S. Geological Survey data showing consecutive quarterly declines is worth poring over. Keep Reading
Producers overcome adverse weather with price management
Wet weather hampered aggregate shipments in some regions during the first quarter, but aggressive pricing actions drove earnings for the industry’s public producers. Keep Reading
Pricing actions propel Martin Marietta ahead in first quarter
Martin Marietta set a first-quarter record in gross profit for aggregates despite slightly lower aggregate shipments to start the year. Keep Reading
