April 12, 2024 – There is a clear need for mental health resources in the construction and aggregates industries – and at all levels. Mental health is connected to physical health and should be approached the same way we tackle physical safety concerns. Fortunately, there are people in the industry who are passionate about helping others. There are several programs that…
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SRM Materials Acquires Texas Quarry from Summit Materials
SRM Materials has acquired XIT Sand & Gravel in Channing, Texas, from Summit Materials. SRM Materials President Ryan Hollingshead stated, “We’re looking forward to welcoming this great group of team members aboard and partnering with them to produce and supply quality aggregate to the Texas panhandle.” Located approximately 60 miles northwest of Amarillo, this acquisition marks SRM Materials’ third aggregate…
Read MoreCRH Acquires BoDean, Northgate in California
CRH announced the acquisition of BoDean Company Inc. and Northgate Ready Mix LLC in Santa Rosa, Calif. These acquisitions represent the first entry by CRH’s Materials Solutions business into the state of California and enhance CRH’s ability to provide integrated solutions to customers in the attractive Northern California market. Both companies complement CRH’s Materials Solutions business in the Western United…
Read MoreAGG1/World of Asphalt Shatters Records with 38% Surge in Attendance
A record number of aggregates and asphalt professionals convened in Nashville for the largest AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo /World of Asphalt in the show’s history. Running March 25-27, the show set new records in both attendance and square footage. More than 15,800 industry professionals took in the three-day event in the Music City, exploring more than 440 exhibitors and…
Read MoreMark Helm Receives NSSGA’s Barry K. Wendt Award
The 2024 Barry K. Wendt Memorial Commitment Award was presented to Mark Helm of Dolese Bros. Co. during the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) Annual Board and Membership Meeting. “Mark is well-known for encouraging the long-term health of the aggregates industry through his commitment to the community,” said NSSGA President & CEO Michael Johnson. “His charitable work with…
Read MoreRegal Rexnord To Showcase Durable Solutions at AGG1
Regal Rexnord Corp. will showcase its durable and sustainable solutions for the aggregates and asphalt and industries at AGG1/World of Asphalt 2024, booth 2221. The show takes place at the Nashville Music City Center in Nashville, March 25-27. Regal Rexnord products are built to last and designed to perform and endure in the harshest environments, keeping systems running in mission-critical…
Read MoreCommand Alkon Invests $20 Million in Cloud Suite
Encouraged by the resounding success of its initial 100 Ready Mix Cloud Dispatch customers, Command Alkon has committed an additional $20 million investment in 2024 and 2025 in its Command Cloud suite of modern, cloud-native products for the Ready Mix, Aggregates, and Asphalt markets. This investment accelerates the rollout of advanced features for Ready Mix cloud customers, and the completion…
Read MoreBreedon Enters North American Aggregates Market
Breedon Group plc, a vertically-integrated construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland, announced the acquisition of BMC Enterprises Inc. The price was $300 million. BMC is a supplier of ready-mixed concrete, aggregates and building products headquartered in St Louis, with a strong track record of both organic and transactional growth. Breedon said this is a “compelling opportunity to launch…
Read MoreAGG1: Where Aggregates Move Forward
The AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo is where aggregates professionals can discover the resources and industry developments that will help them keep their competitive edge, according to the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA).
Read MoreUSGS: Aggregates Production Slightly Dips in 2023
The estimated annual output of construction aggregates produced for consumption slightly decreased from 2.50 billion metric tons (Gt) in 2022 to 2.47 Gt in 2023, according to U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Commodity Specialist Jason Willett.
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