Companies in the blasting and explosives sector had opportunistically used the years of the Covid-19 pandemic to modernize and fine-tune their blasting technologies – a space where Omnia group company BME has been constructively investing for decades. Speaking after the recent International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE) meeting in Savannah, Ga., Neil Alberts, head of business development at BME Mining…
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Spring Equipment Roundup
The AGG1 Academy & Expo, co-located with the World of Asphalt Show & Conference, ran March 25-27, at the Nashville Music City Center in Tennessee – and the event was a huge success. Held two out of every three years (it is not held during ConExpo-Con/Agg years), AGG1 is the aggregates industry’s leading exposition and education resource. AGG1 features in-depth…
Read MoreGranite Construction Inc. Revenues Rise in First Quarter
Granite Construction Inc. announced results for the quarter ended March 31. Revenue increased $112 million to $672 million compared to $560 million for the same period in the prior year. The Construction and Materials segments posted year-over-year increases of 18% and 36%, respectively. Gross profit increased $22 million to $54 million compared to $32 million for the same period in…
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TOP NEWS WIA takes part in AGG1 Academy?On the first day of AGG1, Women in Aggregates (WIA) – formed by SEMCO Publishing, the parent company of Rock Products magazine – sponsored a successful AGG1 Academy session and networking mixer at the Music City Center in Nashville. The interactive “Finding the Next Generation of Women in the Aggregates Industry” panel featured…
Read MoreMLC Names Kiefer to Key Position
MLC (formerly Mississippi Lime Company) has named Mike Kiefer as vice president, finance and chief financial officer. As part of the global lime company’s executive leadership team, Kiefer will be responsible for implementing the strategic financial and systems objectives of the company. He will also oversee financial planning and analysis, accounting and information technology. A proven strategic leader with more…
Read MoreVulcan Materials Revenues Down Slightly in First Quarter
Vulcan Materials Co. announced results for the quarter ended March 31. Total revenues were $1.546 billion compared to $1.649 billion in the first quarter of 2023. However trailing 12-month revenues were $7.679 billion in the first quarter compared to $7.424 billion in the first quarter of 2023. Aggregates Segment total revenues were $1.291 billion, versus $1.297 billion in the first quarter of…
Read MoreNSSGA Holds Successful 2024 Young Leaders Meeting
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) convened its 2024 Annual Young Leaders Meeting in San Antonio. The meeting, held April 28-May 1, attracted more than 338 participants from across the country. This is the aggregates industry’s premier opportunity for professionals under the age of 40 to learn more about the industry, build leadership skills and grow a strong…
Read MoreAstec Titan T300 Cone Crusher at AGG1
Astec North America Sales Director Charles Gilbert highlights the Titan 300 Cone Crusher displayed at AGG1 2024 in Nashville. Titan series cone crushers are engineered for relentless productivity, safety, and low-maintenance excellence in demanding applications.
Read MoreBreedon Insight
May 1, 2024 – I had the opportunity to reach out to BMC Enterprises’ Chief Operating Officer/Managing Director Andy Arnold (center in the accompanying picture) to discuss Breedon’s move into the U.S. construction materials market. Arnold, who started his career in 1989 with what was at the time Redland, a UK-based construction material company later acquired by Lafarge, has quite a…
Read MoreMarch Construction Spending Falls, Highways Up
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, construction spending during March 2024 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,083.9 billion, 0.2% (±0.8%) below the revised February estimate of $2,087.8 billion. The March figure is 9.6% (±1.3%) above the March 2023 estimate of $1,901.4 billion. During the first three months of this year, construction spending amounted to $461.0 billion,…
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