Tag: backlogs

After beginning construction in March 2023, Montabert plans to open its expanded distribution and rebuild facility in late September. Photo: Montabert

How manufacturers are adjusting to meet demands

October 23, 2023 By

As equipment manufacturers find themselves with ever-growing backlogs, they are seeking out ways to increase production and get more equipment into the field.

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Says Route 82 Sand & Gravel’s Stewart Petrovits: “We anticipate a strong 2023. We’re a month in and we’re already washing material – which is unheard of.” Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

What 2023 can offer the aggregate industry (Part 1)

April 18, 2023 By

Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference attendees share why they expect the months ahead to bear plenty of fruit for their businesses during a January discussion.

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ABC: Construction backlogs, input prices up; contractor confidence down

June 15, 2022 By

The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) report its Construction Backlog Indicator was up in May, while its Construction Confidence Index was down.

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MDU Resources reflects on the start of 2022

May 5, 2022 By

Although MDU Resources Group took a loss in its construction materials business in the first quarter, the company’s president and CEO is optimistic about the months ahead.

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MDU Resources ends 2020 on a high note

February 3, 2021 By

Knife River Corp.’s parent company saw earnings in its construction materials business jump 22 percent last year.

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Good weather, backlogged work drive up revenues at MDU Resources

August 5, 2020 By

The construction materials business at MDU Resources Group, whose subsidiary is Knife River Corp., achieved record second-quarter revenues […]

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Record second-quarter 2019 earnings at MDU Resources

August 2, 2019 By

Earnings at MDU Resources Group were $61.8 million in second-quarter 2019, compared to $43.8 million during the same time period in 2018.

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Granite Construction poised for strong start to 2019

February 28, 2019 By

A federal infrastructure bill and a cooperative Mother Nature should spur growth in 2019 for Granite Construction, the company’s president and CEO says.

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