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XL Speciality Trailers launched its new side trump trailer, the XL Side Dump. Photo: XL Speciality Trailers

New side dump trailer from XL Specialized Trailers

December 9, 2021 By

XL Specialized Trailers says its new XL side dump trailer is built to last and is ideal for work in the aggregate industry.

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Show traffic was steady outside the Las Vegas Convention Center on the opening day of ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020. Photo: P&Q Staff

Updates from ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020

May 5, 2020 By

Check out the latest coverage on industry updates from ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020, which took place place March 10-14 in Las Vegas.

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A view of the North Hall at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020. Photo: ConExpo-Con/Agg

Live from ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020

March 11, 2020 By

The Pit & Quarry team is attending ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020, taking place March 10-14 in Las Vegas. Check out news and information from the show.

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Cemex reaches agreement on California coastal mine

July 17, 2017 By

The California Coastal Commission approved the agreement Cemex negotiated with commission staff regarding the continued operation of the Cemex Lapis sand plant.

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Viewpoint to acquire Dexter + Chaney

July 12, 2017 By

The addition of Dexter + Chaney’s product suite will be a component of Viewpoint’s strategy to further drive the adoption of technology in construction.

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Analysis: What Martin Marietta’s purchase of Bluegrass means

Analysis: What Martin Marietta’s purchase of Bluegrass means

June 29, 2017 By

George Reddin, managing director at FMI Capital Advisors, offers some perspective on Martin Marietta’s $1.6 billion acquisition of Bluegrass Materials, as well as what’s ahead in the M&A market beyond this deal.

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Martin Marietta purchasing Bluegrass Materials

Martin Marietta purchasing Bluegrass Materials

June 26, 2017 By

Bluegrass, one of the largest privately-held aggregate producers in the United States, is being acquired for $1.625 billion.

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Headshot: Anne Lloyd

Martin Marietta’s Lloyd to retire; successor named

June 23, 2017 By

Anne Lloyd, executive vice president and CFO of the company, announced plans to retire. James Nickolas, formerly of Caterpillar, will succeed her at Martin Marietta.

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Photo courtesy of the Wirtgen Group.

Wirtgen brothers discuss the Deere deal

June 1, 2017 By

Jürgen and Stefan Wirtgen, the managing partners of the Wirtgen Group, provide insights into their decision to sell the privately held company to John Deere.

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