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Vulcan Third Quarter Revenues Down, Profits Up
Vulcan Materials Co. announced results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2016. Total revenues decreased $30 million, or 3 percent, to $1,008 million. Gross profit increased $13 million, or 4 percent, to $304 million.
Read MoreHeadwaters MB Aggregates Market Report
In This Updated Analysis Prepared for Rock Products, Headwaters MB Looks At Second-Quarter 2016 Aggregates-Industry Trends Such As Mergers, Stone Production and Pricing. By Brian Krehbiel
Read MoreThe Most Famous Abandoned Quarry in America
By Mark S. Kuhar What is the most famous abandoned quarry in the United States? You could argue it is the Bellwood Quarry in northwest Atlanta, a former Vulcan Materials site.
Read MoreFirst Look – September 2016
TOP NEWS IRONDIRECT DEBUTS ONLINE BUYING PLATFORM IronDirect unveiled its brand and business model to the aggregates, mining and construction industries. IronDirect is “a first-of-its-kind platform for buyers of heavy construction equipment and parts,” according to the company, and can “reduce equipment costs by up to 50 percent.” Martin Marietta Sales Surge Martin Marietta Materials Inc. reported results for the…
Read MoreHeadwaters MB Aggregates Market Report
IN THIS UPDATED ANALYSIS PREPARED FOR ROCK PRODUCTS, HEADWATERS MB LOOKS AT SECOND-QUARTER 2016 AGGREGATES-INDUSTRY TRENDS SUCH AS MERGERS, STONE PRODUCTION AND PRICING. By Brian Krehbiel
Read MoreGeorgia Associations Advocate for Aggregates
The Georgia Construction Aggregate Association (GCAA) has spent the summer advocating for the industry and bringing lawmakers to local operations, according to the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA).
Read MorePermitting – August 2016
Washington Quarry Faces Opposition • Vulcan Quarry to Open in South Carolina • Colorado Quarry Deal Being Considered • Wisconsin Quarry Gets Green Light
Read MoreExcavator Operator Killed at Tennessee Quarry
On July 25, a 59-year-old excavator operator, with 17 years of experience, was killed at Vulcan Materials Savannah Quarry in Tennessee. Prior to the accident, the victim was loading shot rock into haul trucks. While waiting for the haul trucks to return, the victim was separating out oversized rocks when the cab of his excavator was struck by falling material…
Read MoreAggregates Team Places in Mine Rescue Competition
A team from Carlsbad, N.M., beat out 35 teams from 16 states nationwide to finish first at the 2016 National Metal and Nonmetal Mine Rescue Contest in Reno, Nev.
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