Blue Ridge Construction Capital LLC (BRCC), in partnership with aggregate industry veteran Anthony Minshew, announced the acquisitions of Matthews Sand and Gravel (MSG) and Edge Aggregates LLC.
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Single-Family Permits Decline
Over the first seven months of 2022, the total number of single-family permits issued year-to-date (YTD) nationwide reached 645,877. On a year-over-year (YoY) basis, this is a 5.3% decline over the July 2021 level of 681,949. It takes 400 tons of aggregates to construct the average modern home, according to the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association. Year-to-date ending in…
Read MoreNew Komatsu Haul Truck Built for Aggregate
Komatsu’s HD1500-8E0 rigid frame off-highway haul truck is purpose-built for mining, quarry and aggregate applications, according to the company. Delivering performance with a 1,580 gross hp (1180 kW), Tier 4 final Komatsu SDA16V159E-3 engine, the HD1500-8E0 helps drive high levels of productivity. The redesigned cab, combined with a MacPherson strut-type and hydropneumatic suspension, gives operators the smooth and comfortable ride…
Read MoreFour Quarries to Provide Massive Amounts of Stone for New Canadian Battery Plant
A new $4.9-billion electric-vehicle battery plant near Windsor, Ontario, Canada, will require more than a million tonnes of crushed stone by the end of the year, according to the CBC.
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The Industry’s Publicly Traded Companies Provide An Industry Barometer When They Release Their Quarterly Reports. Vulcan MaterialsVulcan Materials Co. announced results for the quarter ended June 30. Total revenues increased sharply from the prior year driven by double-digit growth in the company’s legacy business as well as the addition of U.S. Concrete operations. Total revenues were $1.954 billion, up from…
Read MoreCat’s Sharon Holling to Retire
August 18, 2022 – The construction and aggregates industry trade press will see one of its most ardent supporters move on, after Sharon Holling of the Caterpillar Trade Press Relations team announced her retirement after serving more than 45 years with the company. Her help and dedication has been beneficial to me personally as a long-time aggregates industry editor, and I…
Read MoreFree Opioid Guide Provides Practical Tips, Sample Policies
Miners in the aggregates industry are at an increased risk to opioid harms such as addiction and overdose. Research shows that they are more likely than other workers to be prescribed opioids for work-related pain, with prescriptions often being of a longer and higher dose than other workers.
Read MoreHolcim Acquires Virginia Aggregates Producer
Holcim US announced it has acquired the sand and gravel operation of Basic Construction Co. LLC, in New Kent County, Va. The transaction will add significant, strategically located, aggregate reserves for Holcim’s Mid-Atlantic Region along with 230 acres of land. The acquisition advances Holcim US’ goal to fuel growth through bolt-on acquisitions in mature markets in the aggregates business. For…
Read MoreSandvik Names New Boom Drill Distributor
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions appointed Conyers, Ga.-based Country Boy Supply as the new distributor of its boom drills for Tennessee and Georgia. The company will be supplying Sandvik’s comprehensive range of boom drills, rock tools and full aftermarket support.
Read MorePACA Hosts Tour of Springfield Pike Quarry
The Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association (PACA) hosted a meeting and a tour of the Springfield Pike Quarry with leaders in government, industry and higher education. PACA member Lehigh Hanson and its parent company, HeidelbergCement Group, hosted the event to highlight the safety protocols in the Springfield Pike Quarry, which was honored with the Sentinel award in 2019 by the…
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