In the Oct. 24 issue of P&Q Weekly Report: CRH seals the deal with Ash Grove | Polaris Q3 results | Construction starts rise in September

October 24, 2017

THE AUTHORITY ON EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGY    ENEWS ARCHIVE

SHARE WITH FRIENDS LEADING OFF Done deal: CRH cements acquisition of Ash Grove Ash Grove Cement shareholders approved the merger agreement the company struck in recent weeks with CRH, parent company of Oldcastle Materials, which bid $3.5 billion for the Kansas-based cement maker. Find out when the deal is expected to close. → MORE NEWS MORE NEWS Polaris Materials reports increased sales volumes in third quarter Polaris Materials released its third quarter report. Check out details from the report, which revealed that the company’s sales volumes were up 50 percent compared with the second quarter of 2017. → MORE Construction starts rise significantly in September The value of new construction starts in September rose 14 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $814.8 billion. Find out which sector mainly contributed to the increase. → MORE → Granite Construction CEO advocates for infrastructure      funding before Congress → Rockster machines showcased at live demo event → Krumenacher earns NISA Excellence Award → Unified Screening & Crushing breaks ground for      new facility → McCloskey Washing Systems hosts dealer day → Eriez marks 75th anniversary at business conference → Knife River names VP of business development → ReichDrill acquired by French manufacturer → Motion Industries names divisional vice president → Goodyear adds new size to OTR tire → Michelin adds new sizes for XHA2 portfolio → Martin Engineering releases data tracking technology      with QR codes → Fastec Imaging releases high-speed camera EQUIPMENT FOCUS SPONSORED CONTENT Vermeer Terrain Leveler Surface Excavation Machine (SEM) With thousands of core samples tested at the Vermeer Rock Lab and surface miners working around the world today, Vermeer has the expertise to help you be more productive. → MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Real-Time Dust Monitoring Are you controlling the dust generated at your mining sites? Keeping dust levels low can help protect employees and the surrounding communities from the negative effects of fine particle matter. Learn how TSI can help! EYE ON THE BLOG MORE BLOG POSTS The effects of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma on aggregate consumption Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, combined with some unusually wet areas in late spring, mean seasonal patterns will be disturbed throughout 2017. Get an overview of the hurricanes’ overall impact on aggregate consumption. → MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Find your Ex Factor You don’t need claims; you need numbers. In a test, Volvo excavators moved up to 15 percent more per hour and cost up to 20 percent less per ton compared to competitors. Learn more and find your Ex Factor.   FROM PIT & QUARRY Take P&Q's 2017 State of the Industry survey P&Q is seeking your input for our 2017 State of the Industry report, which will appear in our December issue. Please take this short survey and be entered to win a $100 Cabela’s gift card. We appreciate your input! TAKE THE SURVEY HERE. FROM THE MAGAZINE → Mid-year construction materials      review → 7 takeaways for aggregate producers      from InterDrone 2017 → P&Q Profile: Conco Quarries’      Chris Upp