This is Rock Products’ Outlook/Forecast Issue, and as is par for the course, we take a look back and take a look ahead. Our “state-of-the-industry” feature does a solid job of that, touching on economics, politics and more. In addition, our latest pricing feature looks back to 2024 to glean some important market insights, while the latest installment of The…
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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”…
Read MoreSEMCO’s AggNexus Digital Innovation Conference: A New Frontier
SEMCO Publishing, parent company of Rock Products, sponsored the first AggNexus Digital Innovation Conference Sept. 9-10 at the University of Texas, Austin. The event engaged representatives of technology-savvy multinational or independent cement, aggregate, concrete and asphalt producers plus allied software developers or service providers. SEMCO Publishing publications Rock Products, Cement Products and Concrete Products; and Route One Publishing Ltd.’s Aggregates…
Read MoreTACA Holds Annual Environmental, Sustainability & Safety Seminar
The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) – the leading Texas trade association for the aggregate, concrete, cement and associated industries – welcomed 120 attendees to its annual Environmental, Sustainability & Safety Seminar on Oct. 24-25 at the Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa in San Antonio. Attendees heard from industry experts about a variety of issues, including Environmental Product…
Read MoreSunroc 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…
Read MoreAggNexus Extra: Young Executives Digitalization Panel Discussion
The inaugural AggNexus Digital Innovation Conference was a huge success, attended by almost 100 industry professionals Sept. 9-10 on the University of Texas, Austin campus, and sponsored by SEMCO Publishing, parent company of Rock Products. The event engaged representatives of technology-savvy multinational or independent cement, aggregate, concrete and asphalt producers plus allied software developers or service providers. A Young Executives Digitalization…
Read MoreFirst Look – October 2024
SEMCO Debuts AggNexusThe live event – held Sept. 9-10 on the University of Texas, Austin campus, and sponsored by SEMCO Publishing, parent company of Rock Products – engaged representatives of technology-savvy multinational or independent cement, aggregate, concrete and asphalt producers plus allied software developers or service providers. Wendling QuarriesDeWitt, Iowa-based Wendling Quarries announced that it is “honored and humbled to…
Read MoreTACA Appoints Covar President and CEO
The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) – the leading state trade association for the aggregate, concrete, cement and associated industries – announced that Zak Covar has joined the association as its new president and chief executive officer (CEO). Covar comes to TACA with more than 15 years of experience in both the legislative and executive branches of government, having…
Read MoreEagle Materials Scores Record Revenue, Earnings
Eagle Materials Inc. reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 ended June 30, noting record revenue of $608.7 million, up 1%; and record net earnings of $133.8 million, up 11%. Commenting on the first quarter results, Michael Haack, president and CEO, said, “Fiscal 2025 is off to a solid start for Eagle, with record revenue of $608.7…
Read MorePACA Graduates Third Emerging Leaders Class
The Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association (PACA) announced its third class of Emerging Leaders Academy (PELA) participants graduated during the association’s annual meeting and honors program in Hershey. Selected by the PELA board of trustees, participants engaged in a 10-month hybrid program consisting of both online and in-person educational sessions and networking opportunities aimed at elevating potential leaders in the…
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