Arcosa Inc. announced first quarter 2023 results, reporting $549.2 million in revenue, compared to $535.8 million in the first quarter of 2022, a 3% increase. In its Construction Products division, revenues increased 12% to $236.1 million primarily due to strong organic pricing across its businesses, which more than offset overall volume declines. Volumes for natural aggregates declined due to the deceleration…
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Lafarge Canada Announces Westridge Quarries Acquisition
Lafarge Canada announced the acquisition of Westridge Quarries operations in British Columbia, Canada. Westridge is a well-established supplier of construction aggregates and contract crushing services for the Okanagan Valley. The acquisition is in alignment with Lafarge’s Strategy 2025 to expand its aggregates business through critical acquisitions of pits, quarries, docks, and depots in strategic high growth markets.
Read MoreCalPortland-Martin Marietta Deal is Off
April 28, 2023 – Taiheiyo Cement Corp., headquartered in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, announced that its consolidated subsidiary, CalPortland Co., headquartered in California, and Martin Marietta Materials Inc., headquartered in North Carolina, have terminated their previously announced agreement dated Aug. 9, 2022, regarding the sale of Martin Marietta’s Tehachapi, Calif., cement plant and related distribution terminals, as the parties have been unable to timely obtain the…
Read MoreLilley International Adds Thunder Creek Equipment Trailers to Lineup
Equipment dealer Lilley International added Thunder Creek Equipment fuel and service trailers to its product offerings. Lilley serves North Carolina from four locations throughout the state.
Read MoreRulmeca Acquires Douglas Manufacturing
Douglas Manufacturing, based in Pell City, Ala., has been acquired by Rulmeca Holding Spa. Douglas Manufacturing stated that it was “excited to be a part of the group and to leverage both companies’ talents, experience and resources to immediately build on the value that they offer their customers.” With this acquisition, Douglas benefits from integration into a financially sound international group,…
Read MoreAnaconda Equipment Debuts All-New I12- Rv3 Impact Crusher
Over the years, Anaconda Equipment has proven itself as a reliable partner in the crushing and screening industry. The most recent addition to the crushing division is the all-new Anaconda I12- Rv3 Impact Crusher. The I12-Rv3 is the culmination of possibilities when engaging with dealers and end users to determine the features and specifications required for the market.
Read MoreU.S. Silica Boasts Strong First Quarter; ‘Effectively Sold Out’ of Proppant
U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. announced revenue of $442.2 million for the first quarter of 2023, an increase of 7% compared with $412.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2022; and an increase of 45% when compared with the first quarter of 2022. Net income of $44.6 million for the first quarter of 2023 represents an increase of 41% compared with…
Read MoreWest Virginia Aggregates Operations Honored for Safety
During the recent West Virginia Mining Symposium, which took place April 18-19 in Charleston, W.Va., the West Virginia Coal Association recognized and celebrated “Exemplary Mine Safety & Environmental Excellence” achievements of mining industry operations across the state, including several aggregates operations. “Safety always has been and continues to be our top priority in the [mining] industry,” said West Virginia Coal…
Read MoreMSHA Impact Inspections Include Aggregates, Cement Plants
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that monthly impact inspections by its Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) at 16 mines in 12 states in March 2023 have identified 205 violations, including 52 significant and substantial findings. Impact inspections are done at mines that merit increased agency attention and enforcement related to poor compliance history; previous accidents, injuries, and illnesses;…
Read MoreGraniterock Responds to California Storm Damage
According to Graniterock, Winter 2023 was one for the history books with a steady beat of atmospheric rivers dumping rain and snow at a pace we haven’t seen in years. The good news is the very wet winter has nearly erased California’s drought concerns with full reservoirs and record snowpack. However, the cost of flooded highways, broken levees and other…
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