May 12, 2025 – At the recent National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) convention, Ted Baker II, of Blue Water Industries, took over chairmanship of the association. And it is an outstanding choice. We had a chance to engage him on a variety of topics, including the association’s strategic plan, labor, digitalization and the best business advice he ever received.…
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The Rock Products Interview: Ted Baker II, Blue Water Industries
The New NSSGA Chairman Talks About The Strategic Plan, Labor, Digitalization And The Best Business Advice He Ever Received. By Mark S. Kuhar Rock Products: As you begin your term as chairman of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), what is the number-one thing you would like to accomplish?We have an incredible opportunity during the first year of…
Read MoreSuperior Gets Patent for Recirculating Conveyor on Sentry HSI Plant
Superior Industries Inc. has been awarded patent protection for a key feature on its Portable Sentry Horizontal Shaft Impactor (HSI) Closed Circuit Plant.
Read MoreEPA Meeting Highlights Water Systems Infrastructure
As part of Water Week, when water professionals gather to discuss priority issues impacting the industry, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Senior Advisor for Water Jessica Kramer joined a roundtable to discuss the Water Infrastructure Financing and Innovation Act (WIFIA). The WIFIA program provides borrowers with flexible, affordable financing options to support water updates in communities. It funds planning, design,…
Read MoreYou’re Using AI. Now What?
If AI Is Taking Over Many Analytical And Managerial Roles In Business, What Will Be The Collateral Damage? By Thomas J. Roach Artificial intelligence, or AI, is used in the offices of almost all large businesses. Adoption has been so fast and widespread that one can’t help wondering if the ability to think critically and to write are still necessary…
Read MoreEnhancing Miner Safety and Performance
The Role of Protective Workwear Solutions. By Nick Warrick The mining industry plays a crucial role in the global economy and remains a major driver of resource production. The backbone of the mining industry is the dedicated workforce that operates in demanding environments, extracting resources that power the modern world. This work comes with significant risks and hazards, underscoring the…
Read MoreArcosa Revenues Up 6% in First Quarter
Arcosa, Inc. announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. Revenues increased to $632 million from $598.6 million in the first quarter of 2024, a 6% increase.
Read MoreKnife River Revenues Up; Aggregates Profit Down
Knife River Corp. announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31. The company reported consolidated revenue of $353.5 million, a 7% increase from the prior-year period, primarily driven by a $14.6 million increase to its contracting services revenues and price increases on asphalt, aggregates and ready-mix.
Read MoreHeidelberg Touts ‘Very Good Start to 2025 Financial Year’
Heidelberg Materials said it has made a very good start to the 2025 financial year. The company increased its revenue by 5% to €4,715 million (previous year: €4,488) in the first quarter. The result from current operations (RCO) rose by €3 million to €235 million (previous year: €232 million). The company’s North American business was up 1.8%. ”Despite the political…
Read MoreAmrize Reports First Quarter Financials; Spin-Off on Target
Amrize completed another step toward the planned spin-off from Holcim with the update of its Form 10 Registration Statement, which includes Amrize’s first quarter 2025 financial statements prepared under U.S. GAAP. Holcim previously reported first quarter 2025 financials, including the Amrize business, in accordance with IFRS in its April 25 trading update. The updated Form 10 Registration Statement has been…
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