Tag: business

Holcim describes Q1 performance as ‘strong’

April 26, 2024 By Kevin Yanik

Holcim offers insights about its first-quarter sales, with chairman and CEO Jan Jenisch weighing in.

USGS again ranked Cemex’s Balcones Quarry as the top crushed stone-producing operation in the nation. Photo by Kevin Yanik

Cemex’s US sales down, earnings up in first quarter

April 26, 2024 By Kevin Yanik

The company provides details about its first-quarter performance in the U.S. and around the world.

single-digit growth in its aggregate volumes this year. Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

What producers, manufacturers are forecasting for 2024 (Part 1)

April 18, 2024 By P&Q Staff

Many producers and manufacturers expect shades of 2023 to continue into this year, but there is still room for more growth.

Says Vulcan Materials’ Frank Suarez: “2023 was a very good year for us. Our sales and operations teams worked to deliver value to our customers.” Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

Reflecting on the 2023 construction materials market (Part 2)

April 15, 2024 By P&Q Staff

During a second discussion at the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, aggregate producers and equipment suppliers discussed 2023 materials demand and the impact of federal funding.

IRock Crushers’ Nate Russell (pictured in foreground): “We had a half dozen or so yellow iron dealers that had a massive influx of inventory from their primary supplier. It certainly put us in a unique position.” Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

Reflecting on the 2023 construction materials market (Part 1)

April 12, 2024 By P&Q Staff

As this year’s Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference discussions got underway, aggregate producers and equipment suppliers shared their assessments of 2023.