LafargeHolcim North American Aggregates Business Rises

LafargeHolcim reported that for 2019, net sales were up 3.1% like-for-like with record net income of CHF $2,072 million (+32%). Sales of aggregates (mt) were 269.9 million mt, versus 273.8 million mt in 2019, a decrease of 1.4%. In North America, aggregates sales were 113.5 million mt, versus 109.6 million mt the year previous, a 3.6% increase. 

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MDU Resources Construction Materials Business Up 30%

MDU Resources Group Inc. reported earnings increased 23% in 2019 to $335.5 million, or $1.69 per share, compared to 2018 earnings of $272.3 million, or $1.39 per share. In the fourth quarter of 2019, the company’s earnings were $95.1 million, or 47 cents per share, compared to $78.8 million, or 40 cents per share, in 2018.

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Vulcan Roars into 2020

Feb. 18, 2020 – Vulcan Materials just reported full-year revenues of $4.9 billion for 2019, up 12% as compared to the prior year, and net earnings of $618 million, an increase of 20%. Regarding the company’s outlook, Tom Hill, chairman and chief executive officer stated, “In 2020, we expect another year of strong earnings growth. Vulcan-served markets should continue to benefit…

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Martin Marietta Looks Ahead

Feb. 11, 2020 – Martin Marietta Materials just reported record revenues for 2019. So what do they see up ahead? The company is confident in its 2020 outlook and in its key supporting factors. The company said its geographic footprint has attractive underlying market fundamentals, including notable employment gains, population growth and superior state fiscal health, that should promote steady and sustainable…

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