Superior Industries engineers and manufactures groundbreaking, bulk material processing and handling equipment and cutting-edge machinery components. From its headquarters in Morris, Minn., the manufacturing firm supplies bulk crushing, screening, washing and conveying systems for industries including construction aggregates, mining, bulk terminals, agriculture, power and biomass. In addition to its home plant in Minnesota, the 50-year-old Superior operates from additional facilities in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan and Nebraska; New Brunswick, Canada; and three locations in Brazil to serve South American markets.
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California Legislature Passes Carbon Reduction Bill
Sept. 8, 2022 – According to the California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA) as the California legislature concluded its 2021-22 session, it passed AB 2446, The California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, a bill to require carbon reductions in construction materials used in buildings and homes. AB 2446 designates the State Air Resources Board as the state agency charged with monitoring…
Read MoreHCSS Engages Users on the Future of Construction
HCSS, a provider of software that helps heavy civil businesses streamline their operations, offers these insights about the future of construction from its customers, who are leaders in the construction market. This is a summary of what each executive said when answering questions about automation, the future of supply chain and electronic material ordering, the environmental impact of the industry,…
Read MoreVulcan Materials Acquires Syar Industries
Vulcan Materials Co. has acquired Napa, Calif.-based Syar Industries Inc. Syar is one of the largest independently owned construction materials producers of scale in northern California. The company offers construction aggregates, recycled materials, hot-mix asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. For Syar, more than 70 years of achievement began in 1938 when C.M. “Tony” Syar started his construction business in California with…
Read MoreMDU Construction Materials Business Rises in Second Quarter
MDU Resources Group Inc. reported second quarter earnings of $70.7 million, or 35 cents per share, compared to second quarter 2021 earnings of $100.2 million, or 50 cents per share. For the six months ended June 30, MDU Resources earned $102.4 million, or 50 cents per share, compared to $152.3 million, or 76 cents per share, in 2021. “Both our…
Read MoreMDU Resources to Spin Off Knife River Corp.
MDU Resources Group Inc. announced that its board of directors has unanimously approved a plan to separate its wholly owned construction materials business, Knife River Corp., from the company.
Read MoreCalifornia Releases 2019 Mineral Production Data
July 27, 2022 – According to the California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA), the California Non-Fuel Mineral Production 2019 report by the California Geological Survey shows that 111 million short tons of sand and gravel were produced in California in 2019, roughly comparable to the average since 2015. The report also says another 18 million short tons of other construction materials (rock,…
Read MoreGranite to Build New Plant in Utah
Granite announced that it has acquired and will start development on a new aggregate operation near Grantsville, Utah. Located approximately 30 miles west of Salt Lake City on Interstate 80, the site covers approximately 640 acres. The material comes from an alluvial deposit containing 99 million tons of recoverable rock. “We are pleased to be moving forward with the Grantsville…
Read MoreTACA Meeting Addresses Construction Materials Industry Opportunities, Challenges
The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) welcomed more than 520 attendees to its 68th Annual Meeting June 15-17 at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. Highlights included presentations by the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) and FMI Capital Advisors, helping TACA member companies navigate a complex economic, political and post-pandemic environment.
Read MoreSummit Materials Appoints Ghelani Chief Strategy and Growth Officer
Summit Materials Inc. appointed Kekin Ghelani as the company’s first-ever chief strategy and growth officer. Ghelani brings a wealth of experience in strategy, corporate development, marketing, branding, IT and innovation.
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