Tag: 2021

FMI says passage of a one-time infrastructure stimulus package could catapult aggregate producers into a “super cycle” not seen in decades. Photo: MichaelUtech/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Infrastructure funding driving Oklahoma’s 2022 outlook

December 8, 2021 By

Devery Youngblood, executive director of the Oklahoma Aggregates Association, shares his thoughts on how 2021 turned out for producers in his state, as well as his 2022 outlook.

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Volume, pricing growth driving Cemex forward

November 1, 2021 By

Cemex released its third-quarter 2021 report, noting that modest gains took place with its U.S. aggregate business.

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NSSGA recognizes Environmental Excellence Award winners

September 27, 2021 By

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) revealed the 83 recipients of its 2021 Environmental Excellence Awards.

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The top 20 sand and gravel producers in the nation accounted for nearly 270 million metric tons in 2016, USGS reports. Photo: Kevin Yanik

USGS: Aggregate production up in second quarter 2021

September 7, 2021 By

Crushed stone production was up 4 percent in the second quarter of 2021 while sand and gravel production spiked 11 percent, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

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Great Lakes limestone shipments up in July 2021

August 9, 2021 By

On the year, the Great Lakes limestone trade is now at 13.8 million tons for an increase of 10.8 percent compared to one year ago. 

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Calling for action on infrastructure in 2021 (Part 2)

August 6, 2021 By

The nation’s infrastructure was a hot topic at this year’s Roundtable, with attendees debating the merits of 2021 proposals that have come forth in Washington.

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Calling for action on infrastructure in 2021 (Part 1)

August 4, 2021 By

The nation’s infrastructure was a hot topic at this year’s Roundtable, with attendees debating the merits of 2021 proposals that have come forth in Washington.

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How Vulcan Materials fared in second quarter 2021

August 4, 2021 By

Tom Hill, chairman and CEO of the nation’s largest aggregate producer, offered perspective following the release of Vulcan Materials’ second-quarter report.

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‘Strong’ second quarter 2021 propels Cemex forward

August 3, 2021 By

Cemex reports that net sales in the U.S. grew 13 percent in the second quarter while operating earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization jumped 7 percent.

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