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Martin Marietta Down 8% in First Quarter
Martin Marietta Materials Inc. released results for the first quarter ended March 31, reporting total revenues of $1.251 billion, compared to $1.354 billion in the first quarter of 2023, a decrease of 8%.
Read MoreIn California, Are Sand And Gravel ‘Minerals’?
A New California Appellate Decision Broadly Interprets Mineral Rights Reservations In Grant Deeds To Include Sand And Gravel. By Mhare O. Mouradian, MaryBeth Heydt and Destinee Burrell As goes California, so goes the nation? When interpreting general mineral reservations in grants or deeds, California courts have not, until recently, considered sand and gravel – aggregate – a “mineral.” That changed…
Read MorePricing Strategies (Part Two)
Does Your 2024 Budget Set You Up For Failure? By Barry Hudson and Steve Franklin In the first of this two-part series, which appeared last month, the authors stated the challenge and offered initial advice. In part two, they identify solutions. – Ed. When thinking about the aggregates industry, and how fixated some people are with volume, as opposed to…
Read MoreThe Rock Products Interview: Andy Arnold
Rock Products Editor Mark Kuhar Reached out to BMC Enterprises’ Chief Operating Officer/Managing Director Andy Arnold to Discuss Breedon’s Move into the U.S. Market. Andy, can you give us a little background on yourself and BMC?I started my career in 1989 with what was at the time Redland, a UK-based construction material company later acquired by Lafarge. I worked for…
Read MoreThese Boots are Made for Working
Heavy duty boot manufacturer Georgia Boot sent me a pair to take for a test drive. I can attest that they are sturdy, reliable and will take a beating for sure. The Core 37 collection is designed for all-day comfort, performance and durability for whatever the job requires. The three styles include: a 6-in., steel toe, lace-up work boot; an…
Read MoreCommunication Networks
Communication Networks Exist With Or Without The Help Of Management. Joining Them Is A Lot Smarter Than Trying To Beat Them. By Thomas J. Roach All human interaction functions within informal communication networks. Governments, corporations clubs, groups of friends and families, all consist of individuals sharing information, developing tacit rules of conduct, constructing identities and forming consensus. The great temptation…
Read MorePolydeck Offers POLYDEX Screen Media
Polydeck’s line of injection molded polyurethane media is its most versatile line of modular screen media. Whether it’s high microbial attacks, sticky material or specific application needs, POLYDEX can be customized so your plant processes more on-spec material.
Read MoreConstruction Starts Dip 1% in March; Highways Up
Total construction starts fell 1% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.06 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential building starts fell 9%, while nonbuilding starts improved by 7%, and residential starts moved 1% higher. Highway and bridge starts rose 15%. On a year-to-date basis through March total construction starts were up 13% from the first three…
Read MorePennQuip Wins Eriez’ Merwin Award
Eriez announced Ambler, Pa.-based PennQuip as the recipient of the 2023 Eriez-USA Merwin Award. The award is presented annually to an Eriez manufacturer’s representative firm that has demonstrated exceptional sales performance and commitment to advancing the company’s mission and ideals.
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