JANUARY 28, 2014
PQ Weekly Report
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LEADING OFF
Report: Martin Marietta Materials in talks to buy Texas Industries
Martin Marietta Materials is in advanced talks to buy construction material supplier Texas Industries, according to a report by Bloomberg News that cites people familiar with the matter. Find out the possible motive for the move. → MORE
NEWS
Vulcan Materials Company Vulcan selling its Florida cement, concrete operations
Vulcan Materials Co. has agreed to sell its cement and concrete businesses in Florida and Georgia. The company will retain all of its aggregates operations in Florida, however. Learn what the deal is worth. → MORE
NSSGA Construction starts climbed 6 percent in 2013
New construction starts in December grew 5 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $554.5 billion, says McGraw Hill Construction. Check out the prospects for 2014. → MORE
→ One hundred-acre Georgia quarry sold
→ SME designs app for annual meeting
→ CDE Global launches U.S. operation
→ Gorman-Rupp appoints VP, general manager
  FROM NSSGA
Register now for NSSGA's annual convention
NSSGA's annual convention is an opportunity to renew old friendships, make new ones and share ideas. From March 3-6 in Las Vegas, attendees will discuss and address issues critical to the future of the industry and the future of America’s infrastructure. Registration includes admission to ConExpo-Con/Agg. Register today!
FEATURE
OF THE WEEK
ConExpo-Con/Agg Profiting from trade shows
Wondering what is and is not tax deductible when you attend or exhibit at an event such as ConExpo-Con/Agg? Here’s expert advice on how you can follow the rules and reap the reward of a legitimate tax deduction. → MORE
SPOTLIGHT ON
2014 HALL OF FAME
Bernie Grove Bernie Grove
As chairman of the National Stone Association, Bernie Grove was an advocate for community outreach and formed the association’s Public Affairs Committee to focus on the issue. He also built a career for himself as the vice president of aggregates operations at Genstar. → MORE
EYE ON THE BLOG
Darren Constantino Growth spurt
By Darren Constantino
The Freedonia Group recently reported some very good news, forecasting an increase in worldwide sales of construction aggregates. And the news is good for North America, as well. See what would be an even bigger shot in the arm for our recovering market. → MORE
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FROM THE MAGAZINE
ConExpo-Con/Agg Special Show Preview

→ What's new this year

→ Looking ahead to Las Vegas:
An exclusive sneak peak


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