Feb. 26, 2021 – Summit Materials, in its quarterly report, detailed the performance of its past quarter and year, by region. The West Segment reported operating income of $176.5 million in 2020, compared to $109.2 million in 2019, due to higher revenue from all lines of business. Aggregates revenue in 2020 increased 15.9% over 2019, partly as a result of a 4.4% increase in…
Read MoreMonth: February 2021
Sepro Touts Blackhawk 100 Cone Crusher
The Sepro Blackhawk 100 Cone Crusher is a modern, hydraulically operated cone crusher designed to be simple, rugged and effective for heavy duty mining and aggregate applications.
Read MoreLafarge Canada Receives OSSGA Recognition
Lafarge Canada’s Aggregates team in Eastern Canada has been recognized by the Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (OSSGA) for its commitment to rehabilitation, community involvement and property enhancements efforts in 2020.
Read MoreGranite Materials Segment Revenues Increase
Granite Construction Inc. reported a net loss of $153.1 million and $3.36 per diluted share for the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2020, compared to a net loss of $40.8 million and $0.87 per diluted share year-over-year.
Read MoreAGG1 is a Wrap
Feb. 25, 2021 – The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) took a chance on a digital AGG1, and by all accounts, it was a resounding success. The all-online event included:
Read MoreVolvo to Invest $4.3 Million in North American Training Facility
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is making a major investment in technical training facilities and programs with the addition of a $4.3 million training center in Shippensburg, Pa.
Read MoreSummit Materials Delivers Strong Finish to 2020
Summit Materials Inc. announced results for the fourth quarter and full year 2020. For the three months ended Jan. 2, 2021, the company reported net income attributable to Summit Inc. of $35.2 million, or $0.31 per basic share, compared to net income attributable to Summit Inc. of $35.7 million, or $0.32 per basic share in the comparable prior-year period.
Read MoreU.S. Concrete Reports Record Revenue for Aggregate Segment
U.S. Concrete Inc. announced results for the full year and quarter ended Dec. 31, 2020, reporting record revenue and adjusted EBITDA in the aggregate-products segment for both periods.
Read MoreAGG1 Continues
Feb. 23, 2021 – The AGG1 virtual show continued today, with interesting sessions across the board and informative product demos. Demo room participants included ABB, Belt Tech Industrial, EPIC Imaging, Komatsu, Mellott Company and VDG. Some of the equipment and operations-focused sessions included:
Read MoreMSHA Reports Third Fatality of the Year
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on Feb. 8, a miner at Washington County Aggregates Inc, Washington, Mo., was fatally injured when he became entangled in a fluted tail pulley while attempting to shovel under an adjacent fluted tail pulley.
Read More