MDU Resources Group Inc. reported 2015 consolidated adjusted earnings of $180.0 million, or 92 cents per share, compared to $205.5 million, or $1.07 per share in 2014. Consolidated adjusted earnings in the fourth quarter were $48.6 million, or 25 cents per share, compared to $67.8 million, or 35 cents per share in 2014.
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Vulcan Reports Profits, Shipments Up; Costs Down
Vulcan Materials Co. announced results for the fourth quarter ending Dec. 31, 2015. The company’s fourth-quarter results demonstrate ongoing strong revenue growth and margin expansion as the gradual recovery in construction activity continues across most of its markets, the company said.
Read MoreNSSGA to Hold ‘Tele-Town Hall’ Meeting
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) will host a nationwide Tele-Town Hall Meeting on Feb. 11 at 1 p.m. EST, and everyone in the aggregates industry is welcome to participate. This call is the perfect time to bring questions, ideas and comments to NSSGA and help shape the association’s future legislative and regulatory priorities, the association said.
Read MoreEriez Reports Record-Breaking Metal Detector Sales
Eriez Vice President of Sales and Marketing Charlie Ingram announces customers around the world made 2015 the most successful year ever for the company in terms of metal detector sales. “In addition to increased sales in North America, we experienced significant growth in the Pacific Rim, Latin American and South American countries,” said Ingram.
Read MoreAdvance Registrations Surge for AGG1
The World of Asphalt Show & Conference and AGG1 Academy & Expo 2016 are on track to be standouts with advance registration for the exhibitions and education programs tracking far ahead of past shows, and a record show size for both AGG1 and World of Asphalt. The show will feature more than 150,000 net sq. ft. of exhibits of the…
Read MoreConstruction Spending Rises in December; Full-Year 2015
The U.S. Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce announced that construction spending during December 2015 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,116.6 billion, 0.1 percent (±1.2 percent) above the revised November estimate of $1,116.0 billion. The December figure is 8.2 percent (±1.8 percent) above the December 2014 estimate of $1,031.6 billion.
Read MoreMSHA Targets Quarry, Lime, Cement Segments With Impact Inspections
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) announced that federal inspectors issued 163 citations and five orders during special impact inspections conducted at 10 coal mines and seven metal and nonmetal mines in December 2015.
Read MoreEagle Materials’ Aggregates, Frac Business Down
Eagle Materials Inc. reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2016 ended Dec. 31, 2015. The company is reporting:
Read MoreContiTech Debuts ContiAlert Belt-Monitoring Process
ContiTech has introduced ContiAlert, a unique conveyor belt monitoring process that allows users to see belt wear in real time. “A red bonding layer below the top cover is exposed when it’s time to change the belt,” said Chris Marchant, product manager for conveyor belting. “In addition, the ContiAlert system is complete with a calculator that enables customers to determine…
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