California-based Brimstone announced that its deeply decarbonized cement manufacturing process will now also produce smelter grade alumina – marking a major industrial milestone in the United States
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New Home Sales Down in May
Elevated interest rates and economic uncertainty sent more home buyers to the sidelines in May as housing affordability conditions remain challenging. Sales of newly built single-family homes declined 13.7% in May, falling back to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 623,000, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.…
Read MoreMinnesota Dealer Adds Thunder Creek to Lineup
Rollie’s Sales & Service has added the Thunder Creek lineup of field fueling and service trailers to its offering of fuel storage and custom transport solutions.
Read MoreSandvik Launches New Generation of Upgraded Crushers
The new upgraded Sandvik jaw crusher range is another step forward in ensuring even higher Sandvik-grade performance for crushing operations. Merging new jaw crusher capabilities and design, with the existing high safety and productivity standards of the entire Sandvik range was a natural next step. Sandvik jaw crushers are now better equipped than ever to deliver the performance customers expect…
Read MoreVDG to Celebrate 40th Anniversary at State-of-the-Art Michigan Facility
Van der Graaf (VDG), the world’s leading manufacturer of drum motors for all types of belt conveyor applications, including aggregates, mining, material handling and food processing, is proud to celebrate 40 years of innovation, growth, and commitment to North American manufacturing. The milestone will be marked with a special anniversary event at its cutting-edge production facility in Shelby Township, Mich.…
Read MoreCommand Alkon Acquires Digital Fleet
Command Alkon announced the acquisition of Digital Fleet, an industry-focused innovator in fleet management solutions. This strategic move reinforces Command Alkon’s commitment to delivering purpose-built, modern technologies that enhance operational performance, streamline logistics, and empower business transformation for heavy building materials producers worldwide. The transaction includes the full Digital Fleet product suite and team. With a strong reputation for responsive…
Read MoreCRH Reports Revenues Up in First Quarter
CRH reported that total revenues of $6.8 billion (Q1 2024: $6.5 billion) were 3% ahead as contributions from acquisitions and strong commercial management more than offset the impact of divestitures and lower activity levels due to adverse weather in many regions. The company’s net loss of $98 million (Q1 2024 net income: $114 million) was behind the prior year, with…
Read MoreMartin Marietta is Working on the Highway
With the help of team members throughout the company, Martin Marietta is not only supplying the materials to make community roads, they are making sure those roads stay litter-free. As a part of several sites’ community and environmental sustainability efforts, dedicated ONE team members are banding together to keep our streets beautiful. A group of 10 Minnesota District team members…
Read MoreThe AVP Pulse Index for June
June 25, 2025 – The AVP Pulse Index this month dropped 0.6% month-over-month, while increasing 2.2% year-over-year; and 8.2% over the past 36 months. The proprietary AVP Pulse Index – a joint effort between mergers and acquisition advisors Allen-Villere Partners and Rock Products – illustrates the health of the industry in one single trend line, using relevant data that is updated monthly…
Read MoreContinental Names Gocher Head of Distribution for Industrial Solutions Americas
Continental’s group sector ContiTech has appointed Ryan Gocher as head of distribution for its Industrial Solutions business in the Americas, effective July 1. He will succeed Guy Enta, who is retiring in July. In his new role, Gocher will report to Andreas Gerstenberger, CEO of ContiTech USA and head of the Business Area Industrial Solutions Americas. “Ryan is a strategic…
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