Liebherr to Showcase Heavy Iron at AGG1

Liebherr’s earthmoving product specialists will be on-site at AGG1 showcasing the L 566 XPower wheel loader, TA 230 articulated dump truck, and R 914 compact crawler excavator. Attendees will have the opportunity to see the newest technology, advance their knowledge in education sessions and network with industry peers. Liebherr’s L 566 XPower wheel loader offer impressive levels of productivity and…

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Astec Digital Launched; Forms Advanced Technologies Group

Astec Digital, a recently launched subsidiary supporting automation and controls for the Astec Industries Rock to Road Solutions suite, has formed a new division focusing on artificial intelligence, machine learning, advanced simulation, extended reality, plus research through academic partnerships.  The Advanced Technologies Group will collaborate with aggregate, concrete, asphalt and construction product management teams, embracing Astec Digital’s “Built to Connect”…

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Sunroc Corp. Acquires Edge Excavation and Edge Trucking

Sunroc Corp., a subsidiary of Clyde Companies Inc., has acquired Edge Excavation and Edge Trucking. Sunroc specializes in construction services and supplies concrete, asphalt, aggregate, masonry and other construction materials. The company will operate under the Sunroc name as it expands operations in northern Utah. “Edge Excavation and Edge Trucking is the perfect addition to the Sunroc family,” said Mark…

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Granite Announces Results; Agreement to Acquire Dickerson & Bowen

Granite Construction Inc. released its second-quarter financial report, noting revenue increased $183 million to $1.1 billion compared to $899 million for the same period in the prior year. The Construction and Materials segments posted year-over-year increases of 22% and 10%, respectively. The company also announced that it has entered into an agreement, subject to customary closing conditions, to acquire Dickerson…

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CRH Acquires BoDean, Northgate in California

CRH announced the acquisition of BoDean Company Inc. and Northgate Ready Mix LLC in Santa Rosa, Calif. These acquisitions represent the first entry by CRH’s Materials Solutions business into the state of California and enhance CRH’s ability to provide integrated solutions to customers in the attractive Northern California market. Both companies complement CRH’s Materials Solutions business in the Western United…

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Lafarge Canada Electrifies Work Truck Fleet

Lafarge Canada announced a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainability and the journey towards achieving net-zero emissions. The company is taking a pivotal step by electrifying its work truck fleet in conjunction with North American electric vehicle supplier Vicinity Motor Corp. (VMC), resulting in a reduction in scope 1 emissions on site. Lafarge is Canada’s largest provider of sustainable…

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Vulcan Materials Looks Ahead

August 7, 2023 – Vulcan Materials had a good second quarter to say the least. Aggregates shipments may have decreased 1% with variations across geographies, but shipment activity in California was particularly strong, following the weather-impacted first quarter. Certain markets in the Southeast benefited from healthy shipment activity to industrial projects. Meanwhile, pricing momentum and solid operational execution drove a 22% improvement in…

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