Jan. 15, 2025 – As wildfires fed by Santa Ana winds devastate parts of California, aggregates producers are stepping in to help. CalCIMA producer member Holliday Rock Co. Inc. is accepting donations for wildfire relief. Contributions can be dropped off at the corporate office (1401 N. Benson Ave., Upland, CA 91786) and will be delivered weekly to the Los Angeles Regional Food…
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High Tech at CES
Jan. 9, 2025 – The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). CES is the only trade show that showcases the entire tech landscape at one event. It is taking place right now in Las Vegas. CES showcases companies including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology hardware, content, technology delivery systems and…
Read MoreOur January Issue
Jan. 6, 2025 – Don’t miss the January issue of Rock Products. In this, the first issue of our 128th year, we offer up our annual Outlook/Forecast, including a state-of-the-industry report; The Pulse Quarterly Construction Materials Report; The Quarry & Aggregates (Q&A) Forum (Part Two); and an analysis of 2024 Regional Pricing. There is much to read and more to digest.…
Read MoreMental Wellness
Jan. 2, 2025 – Mental Wellness Month is a chance to prioritize the mental health of workers, highlight the stressors they face and implement strategies that foster healthier mindsets on and off the jobsite, according to ConExpo-Con/Agg. The construction industries are uniquely demanding. Long hours, physically intensive work, tight deadlines and economic pressures can take a toll on even the most…
Read MoreOpioid Resource Guide
Dec. 9, 2024 – The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has released an Opioid Resource Guide. The goal of this guide is to provide mine operators, occupational safety and health managers and others with actionable tools to more effectively plan, implement and integrate a range of workplace interventions to prevent opioid use and opioid use disorder among mine workers.…
Read MoreHolcim Moves Forward
Dec. 6, 2024 – Holcim said it is progressing on the planned full capital market separation of its North American business, planned by way of a 100% spin-off to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The spin-off is planned as a domestic issuer under SEC rules, reporting in US GAAP and seeking inclusion in relevant U.S. equity indices.…
Read MoreMSHA Warns About Stockpile Safety
Dec. 5. 2024 – MSHA reported that recent accidents highlight the risks associated with dump points and stockpiles, especially where stockpile stability and visibility are of concern. Fatalities and serious injuries have occurred when heavy equipment operators traveled or dumped material too close to a stockpile edge or worked too close to the toe of an over-steepened stockpile. MSHA recommends…
Read MoreInstant Analysis: Summit-Quikrete Deal a Win-Win
Nov. 25, 2024 – While it was previously announced that Summit Materials and Quikrete were in acquisition discussions, it is now a done deal, subject of course to Summit shareholder approval, regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. Summit will be acquired by Quikrete Holdings Inc. for $52.50 per share in cash, for a total enterprise value of approximately $11.5…
Read MoreThe AVP Pulse Index for November
Nov. 18, 2024 – The AVP Pulse Index this month rose 0.9% month-over-month, while increasing 8.1% year-over-year; and 12% 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…
Read MoreWirtgen Technology Days
Nov. 12, 2024 – Rock Products is attending the Wirtgen Group’s Technology Days event at Wirtgen’s Nashville-area headquarters, including demonstrations of its Kleemann mobile crusher line and its full slate of road building machinery. The day’s events include educational sessions, product discussions and more. Wirtgen executives, speaking at a special media session, discussed the adoption of autonomous technology, noting that you can’t just push…
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