June 12, 2025 – The Rock Products Road Show rolled into Missouri for Infra’s summer meeting. Pierre Villere of Allen Villere Partners updated the group on industry economics; Matt Lepp of VDG spoke about drum motors; and Terry O’Hearn of Superior Industries spoke about material handling and conveying. Thanks to Infra Executive Director Dan Kleinsorge for having us.
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The June Issue of Rock Products
June 2, 2025 – Don’t miss our current issue, as we bring you the latest news, technology and more for North American aggregates professionals. This month’s features include: The Rock Products Interview: Ted Baker II, Blue Water IndustriesThe New NSSGA Chairman Talks About the Strategic Plan, Labor, Digitalization and the Best Business Advice He Ever Received. 5 Tips for an Efficient Screening…
Read MoreThe Sullivan Report Paints a Grim Picture
May 30, 2025 – In his latest “The Sullivan Report” analysis, Construction Economist Ed Sullivan gives the good before he gives the bad. “Only weeks ago, harsh tariff talk had some expecting an economic downturn. Since then, a guarded sense of optimism has set in. The tariffs were reduced and postponed – at least for now. Jobs grew at a solid…
Read MoreMay is Mental Health Awareness Month
May 27, 2025 – May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Marty Ozinga, CEO at Ozinga, wrote a tremendous commentary on LinkedIn: “May is Mental Health Awareness Month – a reminder that struggles aren’t signs of weakness; they’re part of being human. “Pain, loneliness, temptation, anxiety, exhaustion… we all face them in different forms. And when we do, we have choices. “Some…
Read MoreThe AVP Pulse Index for May
May 19, 2025 – The AVP Pulse Index this month dropped 0.2% month-over-month, while increasing 3.6% year-over-year; and 9.1% 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 MoreRock on the Road
May 13, 2025 – Rock Products was on-site in Brookhaven, N.Y., as CDE showed off its newest U.S. wash plant at Freehaven Materials. The 150-tph modular wet-processing system features a R4500 primary scalping screen, an AggMax scrubbing and classification system, an EvoWash sand washing system and more. Look for a full report in an upcoming issue of Rock Products.
Read MoreTed Talk: The Rock Products Interview
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.…
Read MorePCA Will Be ACA
May 7, 2025 – Big news came out of the IEEE/PCA Cement Conference in Birmingham, Ala. The Portland Cement Association (PCA) is changing its name to the American Cement Association. President and CEO Mike Ireland announced the move during the conference Insights Session at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Center. A brand and logo migration will proceed over the next few months.…
Read MoreCement Show is Going Strong
May 6, 2025 – More than 1,200 people are gathered in Birmingham, Ala., for this year’s IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Conference, which takes place May 4-8. The event includes more than 200 exhibitors, the Portland Cement Association’s (PCA) Spring Economic forecast, the latest on carbon capture, utilization and storage infrastructure (CCUS), and more. Rock Products, Concrete Products and Cement Optimized magazines are on site at the event,…
Read MoreTerex Holds Demo in Kentucky
April 29, 2025 – Terex held an on-site demonstration of its new MAGNA line up of portable crushers – including models MT130J, MT400C, MT620H, MT620HR and MC150 – at Park City Stone in Cave City, Ky. Rock Products was on hand to talk with dealers, producers, industry experts, and the MAGNA team during the event. Look for additional coverage online and…
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