How aggregate volumes are trending so far in 2023
While aggregate production remains at historically healthy levels, the latest U.S. Geological Survey data showing consecutive quarterly declines is worth poring over.
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Producers overcome adverse weather with price management
Wet weather hampered aggregate shipments in some regions during the first quarter, but aggressive pricing actions drove earnings for the industry’s public producers.
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Pricing actions propel Martin Marietta ahead in first quarter
Martin Marietta set a first-quarter record in gross profit for aggregates despite slightly lower aggregate shipments to start the year.
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NSSGA’s Young Leaders keeps on growing
Capital Materials’ Ericka Baxter and Caldwell Stone Co.’s Clay Albright reflect on last week’s record-setting Young Leaders Annual Meeting in South Florida.
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Nye: 2022 was Martin Marietta’s ‘most profitable year ever’
Martin Marietta’s Ward Nye says the company achieved an all-time quarterly record in aggregate pricing growth in the fourth quarter.
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Industry leaders in Missouri talk business (Part 1)
A roundtable discussion between three aggregate producers was a highlight of the Missouri Limestone Producers Association’s Annual Convention.
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Missouri Limestone Producers roundtable moderated by Pit & Quarry
Pit & Quarry managing editor Jack Kopanski moderated a roundtable at the 2022 Missouri Limestone Producers Association (MLPA) Annual Convention.
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Big showing in the Show Me State
Martin Marietta’s Ward Nye was one of three producers to take part in a roundtable discussion during the recent Missouri Limestone Producers Association Annual Convention.
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Sizable price hikes fuel Martin Marietta in third quarter
Although aggregate shipments were relatively flat, Martin Marietta made good quarterly gains in part because aggregate pricing was up 12 percent.
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