In This Quarterly Report, Provided Exclusively to Rock Products, Capstone Partners Offers Insight Into Merger and Acquisitions (M&A), Capital Markets Trends, Aggregate Production and Pricing. By Darin Good, Brian Krehbiel and Crista Gilmore
Read MoreDay: May 4, 2021
CEMEX USA Promotes Environmental Excellence
CEMEX USA just wrapped up its first national Sustainability Month, promoting awareness and hosting activities across the United States aimed at inspiring positive action for the planet while celebrating the company’s longstanding commitment to sustainability and environmental excellence.
Read MoreMSHA Reports Eighth Fatality
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on April 19, a miner at Frontera Materials, Hidalgo, Texas, stopped his haul truck in front of his personal vehicle to get his lunch. While standing and eating his lunch, the haul truck rolled forward, pinning the miner between the haul truck and his personal truck.
Read MoreVan der Graaf
VDG is modernizing conveyor systems with efficient, safe,and reliable drum motors. Based on a recent study that was published by Gartner, more than 60% of businesses and companies have experienced delays in their supply chains as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. However VDG has managed to maintain an intact supply chain throughout the pandemic, and has even released a…
Read MoreNSSGA Young Leaders Meeting Goes Virtual
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) held the 2021 Young Leaders Annual Meeting on April 28-29 in a digital format. The meeting took place over two half-days with education and professional development sessions.
Read MoreConstruction Spending Ticks Upward
The U.S. Census Bureau announced that construction spending during March 2021 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,513.1 billion, 0.2% (±0.8%) above the revised February estimate of $1,509.9 billion. The March figure is 5.3% (±1.0%) above the March 2020 estimate of $1,436.7 billion.
Read MoreVulcan Looks Ahead
May 4, 2021 – Vulcan Materials came out of the gate strong in the first quarter of 2021, reporting an Aggregates segment sales increase of 3% and a gross profit increase of 15%. Management expectations for the remainder of 2021 include the following updates:
Read MoreMartin Marietta Reports Record First-Quarter Consolidated Revenues
Martin Marietta Materials Inc. reported results for the first quarter ended March 31. Total revenues were $982.4 million versus $958.2 million in the first quarter of 2020.
Read MoreVulcan Aggregates Business Rises in First Quarter
Vulcan Materials Co. announced results for the quarter ended March 31. First-quarter total revenues were $1.068 billion, versus $1.049 billion in the first quarter of 2020. Net earnings were $161 million. Trailing 12-month totals were $4.876 billion versus $4.982 billion.
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