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What producers, manufacturers are forecasting for 2024 (Part 2)

April 19, 2024 By

Many producers and manufacturers were able to rebuild inventories in 2023 and are optimistic about the rest of 2024.

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single-digit growth in its aggregate volumes this year. Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

What producers, manufacturers are forecasting for 2024 (Part 1)

April 18, 2024 By

Many producers and manufacturers expect shades of 2023 to continue into this year, but there is still room for more growth.

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Says Vulcan Materials’ Frank Suarez: “2023 was a very good year for us. Our sales and operations teams worked to deliver value to our customers.” Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

Reflecting on the 2023 construction materials market (Part 2)

April 15, 2024 By

During a second discussion at the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, aggregate producers and equipment suppliers discussed 2023 materials demand and the impact of federal funding.

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IRock Crushers’ Nate Russell (pictured in foreground): “We had a half dozen or so yellow iron dealers that had a massive influx of inventory from their primary supplier. It certainly put us in a unique position.” Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

Reflecting on the 2023 construction materials market (Part 1)

April 12, 2024 By

As this year’s Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference discussions got underway, aggregate producers and equipment suppliers shared their assessments of 2023.

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Martin Marietta-Blue Water deal complete

April 10, 2024 By

Twenty Blue Water Industries aggregate operations in the Southeast transition to Martin Marietta.

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Chaney Enterprises acquires Chandler Concrete

April 9, 2024 By

The deal for Chandler Concrete Co. includes 44 ready-mixed concrete plants, three block plants and one building supply store.

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Rockydale acquires contractor in Virginia

April 9, 2024 By

Rockydale Quarries Corp. came to terms on a deal with B&S Contracting, which has asphalt plants in the state.

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CRH completes deals for BoDean, Northgate

April 9, 2024 By

The acquisitions provide CRH’s Materials Solutions business with entry into the state of California.

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An effective rollout of Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act funds will have an effect on construction materials demand in 2023 and beyond. Photo: P&Q Staff

How construction materials firms fared in the first quarter

April 5, 2024 By , and

Factors such as pricing momentum, federal projects coming online and broad economic optimism are helping construction materials companies outperform the broader markets.

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