Vulcan Materials Co. announced results for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2016. The company’s fourth quarter results reflect solid price growth in aggregates and higher gross profits in the company’s Asphalt and Concrete segments, partially offsetting the earnings effect from a 3.5 percent decline in aggregates shipments.
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Eagle’s Concrete and Aggregates Revenues Climb Higher
Eagle Materials Inc. reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2017 ended Dec. 31, 2016. The company is reporting:
Read MoreSummit Materials Acquires Colorado, Arkansas Operations
Summit Materials Inc. entered into definitive agreements to acquire Colorado-based Everist Materials, LLC and Arkansas-based Razorback Concrete Co., subject to customary closing conditions. Both transactions are expected to close on or before Feb. 28, 2017.
Read MoreHall Chaney to Serve as President of Chaney Enterprises
Chaney Enterprises announced the promotion of Francis H. (Hall) Chaney III, to president. Previously executive vice president, Chaney assumes responsibility for all aspects of the Gambrills, Md.-based concrete manufacturer, aggregate supplier and source of construction materials and supplies.
Read MoreEagle Materials Reports Strong Second Quarter
Eagle Materials Inc. reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2017 ended Sept. 30, 2016. Notable items for the quarter include (comparisons, unless otherwise noted, are with the prior year’s second quarter):
Read MoreGeorgia Voters Support Durable Construction Materials
According to a new poll, Georgia voters are supportive of the recently passed Sandy Springs, Ga., construction regulations requiring buildings over three stories tall or more than 100,000 sq. ft. in total size to be constructed with enhanced quality materials like concrete or steel (96 percent support). Additionally, these voters support their own city passing similar regulations by overwhelming margins…
Read MoreLabor Relations Issues When Operational Changes Occur
If You Want To Avoid Potentially Unwanted Labor Issues When Relocating Plants, You Would Be Well Advised To Consult Labor Counsel. By Terry L. Potter
Read MoreU.S. Concrete Expands in New York City
Ready mix and aggregates producer U.S. Concrete Inc. announced that it acquired the assets of Jenna Concrete Corp. located in Bronx, N.Y. Jenna has an established and respected market presence in the New York metropolitan area with approximately 25 years of experience serving the Manhattan commercial and residential high-rise market.
Read MoreVulcan Aggregates Shipments up 9 Percent This Year
Vulcan Materials Co. announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016. Second quarter total revenues, compared with prior year’s second quarter, increased $62 million, or 7 percent, to $957 million. Gross profit increased $58 million, or 25 percent, to $292 million.
Read MoreVulcan Revenues, Gross Profit See Healthy Increase
Vulcan Materials Co. announced results for the third quarter ending Sept. 30, 2015. The company’s third quarter results reflect “continued strong revenue growth and margin expansion amidst the gradual recovery in construction activity across most of the company’s markets,” it said.
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