Tag: Knife River Corp

The new plant produces two spec sands. Photo: P&Q Staff

CRH remains atop USGS’s sand and gravel producer rankings

February 7, 2024By

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) released its latest top 100 list ranking the nation’s sand and gravel producers by their volumes. CRH Americas Materials tops the list. Find out about the other 99.

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Liebherr USA says it will support Hawaiian Cement with training and development for on-site personnel focused on the operation and mechanics of the R 9150 excavator. Photo: Liebherr

Hawaiian Cement turns to Liebherr for excavator

December 14, 2023By

Hawaiian Cement earlier this year became the first end user in Hawaii to receive an excavator from Liebherr.

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Quarry Faces: December 2023

December 8, 2023By

Catch up on some of P&Q’s recent travels, including a visit to a Knife River Corp. facility in Texas and the inaugural Dirt World Summit.

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Knife River sees record growth in third quarter

November 7, 2023By

Now an independent company, Knife River experienced record financial growth for the second consecutive quarter, driven, in part, by its construction materials revenue.

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Industry M&A continues throughout 2023

October 25, 2023By

Despite the current economic environment, many aggregate producers remain confident in their ability to make deals big and small.

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Knife River has locations in 14 states, stretching as far west as Hawaii and as far east as Minnesota. Photo: P&Q Staff

CEO reflects on Knife River’s culminating moment

August 14, 2023By

President and CEO Brian Gray reflects on Knife River’s recent spinoff and the road ahead for the company and the construction materials industry.

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Although aggregate producers may be ready to upgrade equipment, dealers are challenged with providing quotes that last. Photo: P&Q Staff

Aggregate volumes dip, prices rise in second quarter

August 9, 2023By

Presenting quarterly highlights from the industry’s public producers, including Vulcan Materials, Martin Marietta, Holcim and Heidelberg Materials.

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How Knife River performed in the second quarter

August 9, 2023By

Now an independent, public company, Knife River Corp. noted how it set second-quarter records in key financial areas.

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The new plant produces two spec sands. Photo: P&Q Staff

Ranking the nation’s top 100 sand and gravel producers

June 14, 2023By

The U.S. Geological Survey published a list of the nation’s top producers based on the volumes they put out in a recent year.

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