PACA Graduates Third Emerging Leaders Class

The Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association (PACA) announced its third class of Emerging Leaders Academy (PELA) participants graduated during the association’s annual meeting and honors program in Hershey. Selected by the PELA board of trustees, participants engaged in a 10-month hybrid program consisting of both online and in-person educational sessions and networking opportunities aimed at elevating potential leaders in the…

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TACA Celebrates the Environment, Sustainability, Safety

The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) – the leading state trade association for the aggregate, concrete, cement and associated industries – welcomed 124 attendees to its annual Environmental, Sustainability & Safety Seminar on Oct. 19-20, at The Westin Irving Las Colinas in Irving, Texas. In addition to hearing from industry experts on climate change, air quality monitoring, truck safety…

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Permitting Update: Maryland

A rural Maryland community lost a round recently in their fight to curb polluting industrial activity in their midst. But they refuse to give up. In July, Anne Arundel County’s board of appeals overturned a decision rescinding a 1967 approval for Westport Reclamation to continue mining sand and gravel and producing concrete in the Lothian area. A county hearing officer…

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Vulcan Materials Looks Ahead

August 7, 2023 – Vulcan Materials had a good second quarter to say the least. Aggregates shipments may have decreased 1% with variations across geographies, but shipment activity in California was particularly strong, following the weather-impacted first quarter. Certain markets in the Southeast benefited from healthy shipment activity to industrial projects. Meanwhile, pricing momentum and solid operational execution drove a 22% improvement in…

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Cedarapids Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Established in 1923, the Cedarapids of today has been built upon an impressive century-old history that, from the solid foundation laid by founder Howard Hall, has seen it grow through The Great Depression of 1929 and World War II, continuing to evolve through multiple acquisitions, pioneering innovations, and steadfast dedication to its customers, employees, and community.  The brand now sits…

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Eagle Materials Establishes New Financial Milestones

Eagle Materials Inc. reported financial results for fiscal year 2023 and the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31, 2023.  For fiscal year 2023, the company is reporting record revenue of $2.1 billion, up 15% and net earnings of $461.5 million, up 23%. For the fourth quarter, the company is reporting record revenue of $470.1 million, up 14%. Fiscal 2023 revenue in…

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TACA Holds Capitol Day

On Feb. 28, more than 40 members of the Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) visited with Texas legislators to discuss issues important to the aggregate, concrete and cement industries, including policy priorities and budget proposals before the 88th Texas State Legislature. “TACA’s Capitol Day is a great opportunity for legislators and their staffs to connect with our members, who…

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Eagle Materials Concrete and Aggregates Revenue Spikes 30%

Eagle Materials Inc. reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2023 ended Dec. 31, 2022. The company is reporting record revenue of $511 million, up 10%.; and record net earnings of $117 million, up 14%. Revenue in the Heavy Materials sector, which includes Cement, Concrete and Aggregates, as well as Joint Venture and intersegment Cement revenue, was up 3%…

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