Markets in 63 of the approximately 350 metro areas nationwide returned to or exceeded their last normal levels of economic and housing activity in the fourth quarter of 2014, according to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Leading Markets Index (LMI). This represents a year-over-year net gain of 11 markets.
Read MoreMonth: February 2015
New NSSGA Membership Option Targets Small Producers
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) announced a new level of membership for single-location operations with fewer than 10 non-office staff.
Read MoreAggregates Producers Take On Capitol Hill
On Feb. 10-11, The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) organized a Waters of the U.S. fly-in, which took place in Washington, D.C. The effort is targeting members of Congress who are either on the bubble or are leaning against NSSGA’s supported position on this controversial issue.
Read MoreOff-Highway Diesel Prices
The national estimated average price-per-gallon for off-highway diesel fuel as of Feb. 10 is $2.571. That is lower than the previous comparison price-per-gallon of $2.589.
Read MoreDiesel Fuel Payback
Feb. 10, 2015 – This little item appeared in Vulcan Materials’ recently released fourth-quarter and full-year 2014 report: “Compared to last year, fourth quarter cost of revenues for the company benefitted approximately $7 million from lower diesel fuel costs, with most of this benefit realized in the aggregates segment.”That’s a cool $7 million saved as a result of lower fuel prices. There…
Read More‘Gold Rush’ Star to Keynote Young Leaders Luncheon
Dave Turin of Discovery Channel’s “Gold Rush” television series will be the keynote speaker at the Young Leaders Luncheon at NSSGA’s 2015 AGG1 Academy and Expo, March 17, 12:30 p.m., in Baltimore. Turin will discuss the importance of attracting and retaining talented young leaders for the aggregates and mining industries. The Young Leaders Luncheon will take place in the Baltimore Convention…
Read MoreMartin Marietta Takes Giant Leap Forward
Martin Marietta Materials Inc. reported its results for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2014. The company announced total fourth-quarter revenues of $856.3 million, aggregates revenues of $621 million and total 2014 revenues of $2,958 million.
Read MoreAgg1 Preview: Eagle Iron Works Beneficiation Equipment
Eagle Iron Works LLC (EIW), booth 1829, has been providing aggregate beneficiation equipment of exceptional quality for more than 140 years, according to the company. EIW begins with engineering a design for the defined needs of each customer and provides support from point of sale throughout the life of the machine, including readily available replacement parts. The company specializes in fine and…
Read MoreNSSGA Names Environmental Leadership Award Winner
Matthew Hinck, environmental manager, CalPortland Co., Glendora, Calif., has been selected to receive the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) 2014 Environmental Leadership Award. NSSGA’s Environmental Leadership Award recognizes an individual who has made exemplary contributions to the industry’s environmental responsiveness, is involved with NSSGA’s environmental programs and has direct day-to-day involvement with his company’s environmental affairs. “On one of the most…
Read MoreVulcan Has Huge Fourth Quarter; Full Year
Vulcan Materials Co. announced results for the fourth quarter ending Dec. 31, 2014, and full-year 2014. Total fourth-quarter revenues increased $75 million, or 11 percent, to $755 million, while gross profit increased $52 million, or 45 percent, to $170 million. Aggregates freight-adjusted revenues increased $68 million, or 18 percent, to $455 million
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