Randy Lake, president of CRH Americas Materials, addressed the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) Annual Convention on Feb. 10 for the final time as chairman of the association. “It was an honor to serve as NSSGA Chairman this past year,” he said. “One thing that strikes me time and time again in our businesses, and across the aggregates and building…
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HaulHub Launches Analytics Platform For Trucking
HaulHub, the Boston-based technology firm, launched an analytics software solution to empower material haulers with essential performance and operations data that was previously unavailable within the industry’s traditionally phone- and paper-based system. With HaulHub Analytics, material hauling executives are now able to track and utilize performance data and monitor operations costs to optimize and improve their businesses. HaulHub Analytics metrics…
Read MoreAGG1 Takes Indianapolis by Storm
The aggregates industry literally took Indianapolis by storm, as more than 10,000 people attended the 2019 AGG1 Academy & Expo and World of Asphalt shows. Rain, sleet, snow and high winds couldn’t prevent record-setting attendance numbers.
Read MoreVulcan Aggregates Shipments up 10 Percent in 2018
Vulcan Materials Co. announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2018. Net earnings were $124 million and Adjusted EBITDA was $286 million in the fourth quarter. For the full year, net earnings were $516 million and Adjusted EBITDA was $1.132 billion (an increase of 15 percent) despite significantly higher energy costs.
Read MoreVolvo CE Names Alta Equipment Dealer of the Year
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) North America named Alta Equipment Co. 2018 Dealer of the Year. The Detroit, Mich.-based company demonstrated outstanding performance over the last year, when it intensified its efforts to improve customers’ experiences and entered a new market, Illinois, reinforcing Volvo CE’s presence in the Midwest. The Dealer of the Year Award recognizes the dealership in North America that best…
Read MoreSpeaking of . . .
Feb. 12, 2019 – The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) Young Leaders Luncheon, sponsored by Rock Products, took place Feb. 12 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. I had the honor of introducing the speaker, ex-Navy SEAL Mike Sarraille of Echelon Front, a group of decorated, combat-proven veterans with experience in building, training and leading high-performance winning teams. Echelon Front’s mission…
Read MoreNSSGA Kicks Off Convention in Indianapolis
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) kicked off its annual convention prior to the AGG1 show in Indianapolis. Randy Lake, president of CRH Americas Materials, addressed association members for the final time as chairman of the association.
Read MoreRock Products Sponsors Young Leaders Luncheon
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) Young Leaders Luncheon, sponsored by Rock Products, took place Tuesday, Feb. 12 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. The event coincided with NSSGA’s Annual Convention and the AGG1 Show.
Read MoreMartin Marietta Touts Record 2018 Results
Martin Marietta Materials Inc. reported record results for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2018. The company is reporting total revenues of $1,020,218 for the fourth quarter, and $4,244,265 for the year.
Read MoreFive Roads of the Future
By Mark S. Kuhar
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