Tags: construction aggregates
The Nation’s Top 25 Construction Aggregates Producers
2011 marked the first increase in production since 2006, with slight price increases as well.
U.S. production of construction aggregates in 2011 was 2.17 billion short tons, valued at $17.2 billion, free on board (f.o.b.) at plant. Construction aggregates production decreased ... Read More...
Vulcan Materials Q1 results released
Vulcan Materials Co., the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates, announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011.
A quick recap:
First Quarter Summary and Comparisons with the Prior Year
Freight-adjusted aggregates pricing approximated the prior year level.
Aggregates shipments declined about ... Read More...
Martin Marietta expects volume growth in 2011
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ratings of Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. as follows:
Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'BBB';
Short-term IDR at 'F2';
Senior unsecured debt rating at 'BBB;'
Revolving bank credit facility at 'BBB;'
Commercial Paper rating at 'F2'.
The Rating Outlook is stable.
The ratings ... Read More...
TXI declares quarterly dividend
The Board of Directors of Texas Industries Inc. (TXI) has declared a cash dividend of $.075 per common share payable Nov. 30, 2010 to shareholders of record as of Nov. 5, 2010.
TXI is a supplier of building material and is ... Read More...
Vulcan makes senior management changes
Vulcan Materials Co. has made several senior management changes in the company's Construction Materials Group.
The changes are the following:
J. Thomas Hill (51), currently president of Vulcan's Southwest Division, will assume the position of President, Florida Rock Division, effective Sept. 1. ... Read More...
Polaris Minerals announces 2009 year-end results
Vancouver, British Columbia-based Polaris Minerals Corp. today reported financial results for the year ended Dec. 31, 2009. (All financial results are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.)
During 2009, the company had sales of $18.8 million, a 36-percent decrease over sales of ... Read More...
