February 28, 2014 – Who is the largest aggregates producer in the United States? That is the question after Martin Marietta Materials’ acquisition of Texas Industries. Well, in 2013, according to data in public reports, Martin Marietta Materials reported 128,433,000 tons sold. TXI reported 14,600,000 tons sold for a combined total of 143,033,000 tons.
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Vulcan’s Fourth-Quarter Profit Soars
Vulcan Materials reported that in the fourth quarter of 2013, net sales increased $78 million, or 14 percent, versus the prior year’s fourth quarter, as volumes continued to improve. Gross profit improved $38 million, or 48 percent, primarily on the strength of the volume growth and operating leverage in aggregates. Aggregates gross profit and profit margin increased $30 million and…
Read MoreThe Steady Climb: Outlook/Forecast 2014
Driven by a Surging Housing Market and Increased Infrastructure Spending at the State Level, 2014 Looks to Build on the Positive Growth of 2013.
Read MorePayne & Dolan Buys Vulcan Quarry
A Vulcan Materials quarry in Caledonia, Wis., was sold for $3.2 million to Waukesha, Wis.-based asphalt paving company Payne & Dolan, according to the Journal Times.
Read MoreVulcan Announces Second Quarter 2013 Results
Vulcan Materials announced second quarter 2013 results, and net sales increased $47 million, or 7 percent, versus the prior year. Gross profit increased $27 million, or 25 percent, from the prior year’s second quarter.
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