Market Trends Including Mergers and Acquisitions, Aggregate Production and Pricing. By Brian Krehbiel
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The Economic Impact of the Natural Aggregates Industry:
A National, State and County Analysis By George S. Ford and Lawrence J. Spiwak
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Read MoreFIRST LOOK – AUGUST 2017
TOP NEWS Vulcan Materials Vulcan Materials Co. announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017. Total revenues increased $74 million, or 8 percent, to $1.03 billion. Gross profit was $292 million, in line with the prior year. Net earnings were $120 million and Adjusted EBITDA was $288 million. Martin Marietta Materials Martin Marietta Materials Inc. reported record results for…
Read MoreVance Named President, CEO of Ash Grove Cement
Ash Grove Cement announced that J. Randall Vance, president and chief operating officer, has been promoted to president and chief executive officer. Charles Sunderland, chairman and chief executive officer and part of the fourth generation of Sunderland family members to lead the majority family-owned business, will remain chairman of the board. “Randy has demonstrated effective leadership for Ash Grove’s largest…
Read MoreSuperior Expands Partnership With Midwestern Dealer
Superior Industries Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, announced an expanded partnership with its long-time dealer, General Equipment & Supplies Inc. The Midwestern distributor of aggregate and construction equipment now exclusively represents Superior brand crushing, vibratory and washing equipment in Iowa and Nebraska. The new processing agreement is in addition to representing…
Read MoreJochen Rohr launches Aggregate Dredge Solutions
Jochen Rohr announces the launch of his latest business venture Aggregate Dredge Solutions. Aggregate Dredge Solutions’ services include consulting, design, engineering and installation support. While specializing in complete customized dredge and conveyor systems, Aggregate Dredge Solutions also offers components and spare parts for existing mechanical dredges. Rohr’s family has been in the aggregate business since the 1930s. His family has four…
Read MoreNSSGA Releases Hurricane Statement
August 28, 2017 – The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association released a brief statement with regard to the horrific impact of Hurricane Harvey on southern Texas, and the Houston area in particular, where next year’s AGG1 show is scheduled to take place: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the people who are affected by Hurricane Harvey and the unprecedented…
Read MoreWeir Trio TIO Series Screen Range Designed for Continuous Operation
The Trio TIO Series screen range from Weir is designed for continuous operation in the most demanding wet and dry applications. TIO screens are available in 2-, 3- and 4-deck configurations with a feed acceptance size up to 8-in. Screen-support decks can be supplied to accommodate all media types including woven wire mesh, urethane, rubber mats, self-cleaning mesh and punch…
Read MoreVulcan Materials Acquires Polaris Materials
Vulcan Materials Co. has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Polaris Materials Corp., an aggregates and logistics company that serves key California markets from strategically situated operations in British Columbia, Canada. The Polaris business includes a high-capacity aggregates processing plant and deep water port on Vancouver Island along with associated long-term aggregate reserves and five distribution yard outlets in the…
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