Tag: aggregate demand

Through nine months of the year, the Lake Carriers’ Association says the Great Lakes limestone trade is down 6.6 percent to 19.7 million tons. Photo: the Lake Carriers’ Association

Great Lakes limestone trade slips in September

October 10, 2023 By

Although shipments were up in August, the Lake Carriers’ Association says they dropped 2.6 percent in September.

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Aggregate processing equipment remains in high demand across the industry. Photo: Superior Industries

What’s happening with equipment supply, demand

September 18, 2023 By

While lead times for parts have shortened, demand for equipment is high – and, thus, wait times for end users can be long.

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

USGS: Aggregate production down slightly in second quarter

September 6, 2023 By

While crushed stone production was flat, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) says sand and gravel production slipped 4 percent in the second quarter.

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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, 2023 By

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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How Knife River performed in the second quarter

August 9, 2023 By

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

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How Arcosa’s construction products business fared in the second quarter

August 4, 2023 By

Quarterly revenue tied to natural aggregates and specialty materials was relatively unchanged as higher pricing offset lower volumes, the company says.

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Heidelberg Materials provides perspective on second quarter, first half 2023

August 3, 2023 By

The global company says deliveries of aggregates in North America rose slightly during the year’s first six months.

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Aggregate revenue, pricing up at Summit in second quarter

August 3, 2023 By

Summit Materials president and CEO Anne Noonan offered commentary about the quarter along with executive vice president and CFO Scott Anderson.

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Lime and limestone revenues, profit up at USLM

August 3, 2023 By

United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) reported multiple gains in its lime and limestone business in the second quarter of 2023.

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