LafargeHolcim reported that net sales in the second quarter grew by 3.5% like-for-like compared to the prior-year period. This achievement has been driven by successful pricing management and higher cement volumes. Net sales grew in all regions supported by a favorable market environment in general, in particular in Europe and North America.
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Mixed Results for Eagle Materials in Latest Report
Eagle Materials Inc. reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 ended June 30. The company is reporting revenue of $370.6 million, down 6%; and net earnings per diluted share of $0.94, down 32%.
Read MoreMDU Resources’ Construction Materials Group Up 20%
MDU Resources Group Inc. reported second quarter earnings of $61.8 million, or 31 cents per share, compared to second quarter 2018 earnings of $43.8 million, or 22 cents per share. For the six months ended June 30, MDU Resources earned $102.7 million, or 52 cents per share, compared to $86.2 million, or 44 cents per share, in 2018.
Read MoreAED Announces 2020 Summit Details
Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) announced the detailed agenda for its 2020 Summit Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, Jan. 14-17, 2020. Featured speakers for the annual event will include former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, former Army Ranger Kris Paronto and former American Enterprise Institute President Arthur Brooks. “The AED Summit is the starting line for a successful year,” stated AED President…
Read MoreARTBA Offers Legislative Blueprint for Infrastructure Bill
Members of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) are rolling out a comprehensive legislative blueprint with their vision for the future of the U.S. infrastructure network, with emphasis on expanded investments in the National Highway Freight Network.
Read MoreMartin Marietta: Inside the Report
July 30, 2019 – Martin Marietta Materials just reported record second-quarter profit of $189.5 million on revenue of $1.28 billion. In its quarterly report, the company looked ahead, stating, “Infrastructure construction, particularly for aggregates-intensive highways and streets, should benefit from recent accelerations in state lettings and contract awards in key Martin Marietta states, continued FAST Act funding, and regulatory reform that allows…
Read MoreMartin Marietta Rolls to Record Second-Quarter Revenues
Martin Marietta Materials Inc. reported results for the second quarter ended June 30. Total revenues amounted to $1.279 billion versus $1.202 billion for the same period in 2018.
Read MoreNew Transportation Bill Falls Short
July 29, 2019 – A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is going to introduce the $287 billion America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019. The bill is the largest highway legislation in history. And it is nowhere near enough. Ninety percent of that money would automatically go to states, so every community can have its needs met in red states and blue…
Read MoreSenators to Introduce America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019
Sens. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Tom Carper (D-Del.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), and Ben Cardin (D-Md.) will introduce America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act (ATIA) of 2019. The bill is the largest highway legislation in history.
Read MoreCurt Biehn
Curt Biehn, Mississippi Lime Co. (MLC) Flue Gas Treatment (FGT) business director was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2019 Reinhold Conference in Birmingham, Ala. Biehn has worked for MLC for nearly 12 years. During that time, he has been recognized as an instrumental resource for the coal-fired utility industry. Prior to joining MLC, Biehn worked for Elementis Pigments and…
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