A rural Maryland community lost a round recently in their fight to curb polluting industrial activity in their midst. But they refuse to give up. In July, Anne Arundel County’s board of appeals overturned a decision rescinding a 1967 approval for Westport Reclamation to continue mining sand and gravel and producing concrete in the Lothian area. A county hearing officer…
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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…
Read MoreCedarapids Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Established in 1923, the Cedarapids of today has been built upon an impressive century-old history that, from the solid foundation laid by founder Howard Hall, has seen it grow through The Great Depression of 1929 and World War II, continuing to evolve through multiple acquisitions, pioneering innovations, and steadfast dedication to its customers, employees, and community. The brand now sits…
Read MoreThis Story Stinks
May 19, 2023 – If you are a fan of Monty Python, you will be familiar with the saying, “And now for something completely different.” That is the phrase that comes to mind when reading the story “Used diapers can replace sand in concrete and mortar, study finds,” on the Interesting Engineering website. I had to look twice to make sure The Onion wasn’t publishing…
Read MoreEagle Materials Establishes New Financial Milestones
Eagle Materials Inc. reported financial results for fiscal year 2023 and the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31, 2023. For fiscal year 2023, the company is reporting record revenue of $2.1 billion, up 15% and net earnings of $461.5 million, up 23%. For the fourth quarter, the company is reporting record revenue of $470.1 million, up 14%. Fiscal 2023 revenue in…
Read MoreThe Art of Concrete
March 28, 2023 – While day in and day out we think of concrete as a building material, Bruno Houdayer, a French photographer, sees concrete as art. “I happened to fall in love with the mystical world of concrete and cement and on the other hand the world of transparency, and for the past year I have been starting a dialogue with…
Read MoreTACA Holds Capitol Day
On Feb. 28, more than 40 members of the Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) visited with Texas legislators to discuss issues important to the aggregate, concrete and cement industries, including policy priorities and budget proposals before the 88th Texas State Legislature. “TACA’s Capitol Day is a great opportunity for legislators and their staffs to connect with our members, who…
Read MoreEagle Materials Concrete and Aggregates Revenue Spikes 30%
Eagle Materials Inc. reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2023 ended Dec. 31, 2022. The company is reporting record revenue of $511 million, up 10%.; and record net earnings of $117 million, up 14%. Revenue in the Heavy Materials sector, which includes Cement, Concrete and Aggregates, as well as Joint Venture and intersegment Cement revenue, was up 3%…
Read MoreTakeuchi Launches New Line of Hydraulic Hammers
Takeuchi has added seven sound-suppressed hydraulic hammer models to the Takeuchi Attachment Program, helping compact track loader and compact excavator owners accomplish even more with their machines. “Hydraulic hammers are invaluable attachments for breaking up asphalt, concrete, rocks and other hard materials,” said Lee Padgett, product manager for Takeuchi-U.S. “Contractors and others who perform demolition and excavation will find these…
Read MoreTACA Members Gather for Environmental & Safety Seminar
The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) welcomed 112 attendees to its Environmental & Safety Seminar on Oct. 27-28 at the Marriott Riverwalk in San Antonio. Industry professionals delivered topical presentations on managing environmental and safety regulations and other issues facing TACA members. One conference session, “Responsible Sourcing: Pathway to Sustainable Manufacturing,” explored how the world will double its building…
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