Graymont has stated its position as an essential business serving multiple markets during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Builder Confidence Drops
Reflecting the growing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes plunged 42 points in April to 30, according to the latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today. The decline in April was the largest single monthly change in the history of the index and marks the lowest builder confidence reading since June 2012. It is also the first time…
Read MoreMartin Marietta Reinforces Health, Safety Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
Martin Marietta Materials released the following statement in light of the current COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic:
Read MoreGraniterock Responds to Coronavirus Crisis
Graniterock penned the following missive to address its response to the COVID-19/coronavirus crisis:
Read MoreNSSGA, Highway Materials Group Urge Congress to Support State DOTs
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA), via the Highway Materials Group (HMG), sent a letter to Congressional leadership requesting federal support for state Department of Transportation (DOT) agencies who are facing decreasing revenues as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreCaterpillar Commits $8.5 Million to COVID-19 Support
The events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic continue to evolve rapidly. Caterpillar’s commitment to the safety, health and well-being of its team and the communities they serve is being bolstered by corporate resources.
Read MoreRogers Group Moves Forward
April 9, 2020 – Rogers Group is open for business. “Many government officials have issued ‘stay-at-home’ orders, requiring residents to stay inside their homes unless involved in certain ‘essential activities’,” the company stated. “These orders include construction and infrastructure activities as being ‘essential.’ As such, there will be no interruption of service from Rogers Group operations throughout our markets. Please refer…
Read MoreHowell Sand Back in Operation After COVID-19 Issue
Amarillo, Texas-based Howell Sand Co. is back in operation after being temporarily shut down by local law enforcement. According to a news release, officials and the owners of Howell Sand were able to resolve the issues that resulted in the action last week.
Read MoreNSSGA Offers Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers Guidance
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) sent the following memo to members and it applies to all aggregates producers.
Read MoreAn Appeal for PPE
March 30, 2020 – Mike Johnson, president and CEO of the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA), is appealing to the nation’s aggregates producers to help with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). “There is great need for PPE among medical professionals and first responders across the country,” he said. “As the COVID-19 crisis continues to grow, areas of our country that have become…
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