Four Corners Materials, a division of Oldcastle Materials, donated 40 acres of what once was an aggregates operation to the City of Farmington, N.M., for use as “green space and waterfront recreation,” according to a press release from the city and the River Reach Foundation.
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Oldcastle Buys Mulzer Crushed Stone
Tell City, Ind.-based Mulzer Crushed Stone has been purchased by Oldcastle Materials. Oldcastle also concluded several smaller stone, aggregate and asphalt transactions in Connecticut, Minnesota, Washington and Montreal that complement the company’s South, North, Central and West Divisions, along with CRH Canada.
Read MoreFIRST LOOK – NOVEMBER 2016
TOP NEWS Eagle Flies High Eagle Materials Inc. reported Concrete and Aggregates division revenues for the second quarter of $38.8 million, an increase of 7 percent. Second quarter operating earnings were $4.8 million, a 25 percent improvement from the same quarter a year ago, reflecting improved aggregates sales volumes and improved concrete and aggregates sales prices. Polaris Turns Up the…
Read MoreNSSGA Honors Industry Advocates
The aggregates industry continually faces legislation in Congress that directly impacts the bottom lines and the operations of National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) member companies. Each year, NSSGA recognizes outstanding advocates for aggregates with Grassroots Awards that highlight their efforts to educate lawmakers on the value of the industry and legislation that can benefit operations around the country.
Read MoreFIRST LOOK – FEBRUARY 2016
TOP NEWS Vulcan Launches Customer Service Website Vulcan Materials Co. is empowering customers to take direct control of their account with the launch of MyVulcan.com, a new, online customer service center that allows customers to view tickets and orders, track orders and pay bills online. HeidelbergCement Focuses on Aggregates Improvement HeidelbergCement has started a “continuous improvement” program called Aggregates-CI in…
Read MoreFirst Look – January 2016
TOP NEWS FAST Act Becomes Law In a major victory for the aggregates industry, both chambers of Congress voted to approve, and President Obama signed, the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation, or FAST Act. Boxley to Sell Boxley Materials will sell its West Virginia cluster of facilities and is considering the sale of the company as well. Ab Boxley, president and…
Read MoreStoneco Donates Former Quarry to Ducks Unlimited
An Oldcastle Materials company, Stoneco, donated a 262-acre former sand and gravel quarry near Ann Arbor, Mich., to Ducks Unlimited to support wildlife conservation efforts. The donated land, appraised at $2.1 million, is on Zeeb Road in Lodi Township outside the city of Ann Arbor. “We are proud to donate this land to Ducks Unlimited,” said Rick Becker, Stoneco vice president and general manager. “Our…
Read MoreBoxley to Sell W.Va Assets; Weighs Selling Company
According to a report in the Roanoke Times, Boxley Materials will sell its West Virginia cluster of facilities and is considering the sale of the company as well.
Read MoreJohn J. Keating
John J. Keating, president and chief operating officer, East, for Oldcastle Materials, was named Man of the Year by the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) during a surprise ceremony at the association’s 60th Annual Meeting in Marco Island, Fla. Last presented in 2009, the Man of the Year honor recognizes outstanding contributions by industry leaders for the betterment of the entire asphalt industry.…
Read MoreRock to the Top
ROCK PRODUCTS PRESENTS THE TOP 25 CONSTRUCTION AGGREGATES PRODUCERS. Following are the top 25 aggregates producers in the United States, according to information released by the U.S. Geological Survey. This information is based upon 2012 production and does not take into consideration mergers and acquisitions that have occurred since that time. – Ed. 1. Vulcan Materials Co.1200 Urban Center DrBirmingham, AL 35242Phone:…
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