March 5, 2019 – You heard it here first. Preliminary 2018 total aggregates production numbers have been published by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The numbers were revealed in its just-released 2019 Mineral Commodity Summaries publication. In 2018, 1.40 billion tons of crushed stone valued at more than $16.6 billion was produced by an estimated 1,465 companies operating 3,710 quarries and 176 sales…
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Astec Impact
March 5, 2019 – If you are seeking a barometer of the construction materials industry, Astec Industries is always a good place to look, as the company’s footprint is everywhere. Commenting on the company’s quarterly and full-year results, Richard J. Dorris, interim chief executive officer, stated, “We are pleased with the 17.4 percent growth in adjusted earnings for the full year. Our…
Read MoreEagle’s Powers Retires; Haack Promoted
Dave Powers Eagle Materials reported that the company’s CEO, Dave Powers, will retire as an officer of the company effective July 1. He will remain on the Eagle Materials board of directors. Michael Haack, president and COO, will succeed Powers as CEO. This move represents the culmination of a multi-year succession plan and a comprehensive set of transition preparedness steps undertaken…
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