Oct. 1, 2024 – The AVP Pulse Index this month dropped 0.4% month-over-month, while increasing 3.5% year-over-year; and 14% 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 or quarterly.
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Four Major Benefits to C&D Recycling
C&D Recycling Has Many Advantages, Helps Support A Circular Economy And Reduces Environmental Impact. Edited by Mark S. Kuhar As the aggregate industry continues to play an important role in everyday lives, the demand for its processes to become more environmentally sustainable rises alongside it. The aggregate industry is placing increased focus on more sustainable mining methods, such as sourcing…
Read MoreA Successful Change
Fred Weber Inc. Transformed Its Business Dynamic And Is Finding New Success On Multiple Levels. By Mark S. Kuhar Anchored to a proud 96-year history, Fred Weber Inc. (FWI) is a different company now than what it was years ago – but in very important ways, it remains the same. The St. Louis-based company is writing the next chapter in…
Read MoreEverybody Talks About The Weather
American essayist and novelist Charles Dudley Warner is known for making the famous remark, “Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it.” Mark Twain liked it so much he stole it and everyone now attributes it to him. No matter who said it, the remark is spot on. But what can we do about it? We better…
Read MoreNSSGA Young Leaders Meet in Atlanta
Aug. 28, 2024 – The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) Young Leaders held a Meet Up in Atlanta on Aug. 20-21. The event – held with the support of the Georgia Construction Aggregate Association – provided a regional opportunity for young aggregate leaders to conference and network. The two-day event included roundtable discussions and tours of local facilities. The Atlanta meeting included a tour of…
Read MoreThe AVP Pulse Index for August
August 19, 2024 – The AVP Pulse Index this month increased 1.1%, after several smaller 0.1% gains in both June and July. The Index continues to steadily increase with a year-over-year growth of 3.3%, while up 11.2% over the last 36 months. The proprietary AVP Pulse Index – a joint effort between mergers and acquisition advisors Allen-Villere Partners, and Rock…
Read MoreSummit by Segment
Aug. 7, 2024 – Summit Materials’ net revenue increased $395.1 million, or 58.1%, in the second quarter to $1,075.5 million. In the quarter, $464.0 million of net revenue was due to acquisitions, primarily the Argos USA transaction. Geographically, the West Segment operating income decreased $3.9 million to $70.7 million. Adjusted EBITDA decreased $2.9 million, or 2.8%, to $101.6 million in the second quarter largely…
Read MoreEPA Just Hit an Industry Home Run
When it comes to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) suffice it to say, that the industry has had its fair number of conflicts with the agency over regulations and enforcement. So it is a banner day when we can say that EPA did something good for the industry. On July 16, EPA announced the selection of 38 “Reducing Embodied Greenhouse…
Read MoreSneak Peek
July 26, 2024 – It’s not August yet, but the August issue of Rock Products is available online via a digital sneak peek. The issue features The Pulse quarterly construction materials report and AVP Pulse Index from Allen-Villere Partners; a preview of the MINExpo show taking place in Las Vegas in September, plus some of the products and services you will find there; Larry Horrie’s feature “Shaking Out the Sand,” which focuses…
Read MoreMSHA Stakeholder Meeting
July 11, 2024 – The Mine Safety and Health Administration will hold its second Silica Stakeholder Meeting both in-person and online. This meeting will take place July 17, at the National Mine Health and Safety Academy, 1301 Airport Rd. Beaver, W.Va., and will also stream online, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time. Please RSVP for the meeting here by July 16. If you have questions regarding the…
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