Tag: Rob Mineo

Says FMI Capital Advisors’ Rob Mineo: “Texas is a very attractive place for population growth, and that means a strong demand for construction materials.” Photo: TACA

Texas producers talk infrastructure at TACA meeting

June 21, 2022By

The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association’s (TACA) Annual Meeting last week explored the expected impact of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act on the state of Texas.

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Riprap and boulders represent about 15 percent of Albert Frei & Sons’ revenue, yet only 2 percent of its volume, President Albert Frei Jr. says. Photo by Kevin Yanik

Momentum still on the industry’s side

April 25, 2022By and

Although inflation, rising interest rates and the supply chain present serious issues, plenty of runway remains for construction materials producers to grow.

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Despite limitations, producers confident enough to spend

March 2, 2022By and

FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin and Rob Mineo visit with P&Q’s Kevin Yanik to discuss the latest dynamics surrounding capital expenditures.

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What’s the mood right now among construction materials producers?

March 1, 2022By and

FMI Capital Advisors’ Rob Mineo and George Reddin pay P&Q another visit, breaking down the residential construction market and offering analysis of highways and streets while discussing impacts like inflation and labor.

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The National Association of Home Builders expects residential construction to expand this year, despite significant headwinds. Photo: Michael Warren / IStock / Getty Images/Getty Images Plus

Market Insights: Seizing the moment

February 16, 2022By and

The 2022 outlook is very good for construction materials, but FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin and Rob Mineo say the challenge is on firms to decide how to take advantage of the uplifted landscape.

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Mergers and acquisitions back in a big way

November 23, 2021By

FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin and Rob Mineo reflect on the merger and acquisition flurry that took place in the construction materials industry this year and what’s ahead in 2022.

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‘Acquiring’ labor as a solution

November 17, 2021By and

Labor is a significant impediment to aggregate producer growth, but mergers and acquisitions present a solution to this age-old industry problem. FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin explains why.

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Is another big industry acquisition on the horizon?

November 16, 2021By and

Vulcan Materials and Martin Marietta both made sizable acquisitions in 2021. Could they – or another big aggregate producer – complete yet another ‘thunderclap’ deal anytime soon?

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Interesting dynamic slowing completion of M&A deals

November 9, 2021By and

Although construction materials mergers and acquisitions are up this year, a backlog of sorts is slowing the rate of dealmaking.

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