Merger Mania

Last month I noted the significance of Breedon’s foray into the North American aggregates market with its acquisition of BMC Enterprises. You can read my interview with Breedon executive Andy Arnold in this issue for a little inside information on that deal. But mergers and acquisitions activity in the aggregates industry is far from over. Here are some recent deals.…

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Chaney Enterprises Agrees to Acquire Chandler Concrete

Chaney Enterprises announced its new partnership with Chandler Concrete Co. Inc. Founded in 1974 by Tom Chandler, Chandler Concrete is a family-owned and operated ready-mix, block masonry and hardscapes leader operating in North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia,and Eastern Tennessee. Chandler Concrete is led by Ted Chandler and Bob Chandler and has a family of 500 team members. “Chandler Concrete is…

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Chaney Appoints Diaz to Head Terminals and Transit

Chaney Enterprises appointed Osvaldo “Ozzie” Diaz as the vice president and general manager (VPGM) of Chaney Terminals and Transit (CT&T). This strategic move aligns with Chaney Enterprises’ commitment to fortifying its leadership team and expanding its capabilities in terminals and transportation operations.  CT&T, a recently formed division, now encompasses Chaney Enterprises’ terminal assets, and assumes responsibility for the company’s transportation…

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First Look – October 2023

TOP NEWS Superior Industries Hires Kristen RandallSuperior Industries Inc. recently added another industry veteran to its lineup of passionate, high-service employees. After 17 years at Haver & Boecker Niagara, Kristen Randall comes to Superior as the company’s first official training coordinator. “Many of us at Superior have developed strong relationships with Kristen due to her active involvement in our industries,”…

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Chaney Enterprises Forms Chaney Terminals & Transit

Chaney Enterprises has formed Chaney Terminals & Transit (CT&T). This announcement is consistent with Chaney’s strategic growth initiative of creating a terminal network to support the material businesses within its service market.  “Whether by water, rail or truck CT&T will optimize the logistical movements of our key raw materials,” the company stated. “CT&T will assume the responsibility of Chaney Enterprises…

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Chaney Enterprises Announces New Concrete Plant in Virginia

Aggregates and ready-mix concrete ready-mix concrete producer Chaney Enterprises announced the opening of its Norfolk concrete plant in Virginia. Chaney Enterprises’ new ready-mix concrete plant in southeastern Virginia is tactically placed in proximity to downtown Norfolk, the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, the Naval Operations Base (NOB), Norfolk International Airport, Little Creek Amphibious Base and the southside shipyards. The Norfolk concrete plant,…

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First Look – February 2022

TOP NEWS Fred Weber Inc. Acquires General DrillingConstruction materials producer Fred Weber Inc., based in St. Louis, has acquired General Drilling Inc., based in Noblesville, Ind., which will become a wholly-owned subsidiary.  Chaney Enterprises Acquires TW Block & Concrete AssetsChaney Enterprises will acquire the locally owned TW Block ready-mix concrete, masonry and aggregate-materials business located in Onley, Va., in the…

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