Oldcastle APG has extended its outdoor living market footprint and production capabilities by acquiring the packaging operations of Sterling Sand LLC, West Columbia, S.C., and soil business of Soil Mender Products, Tulia, Texas. With one North Carolina and three South Carolina facilities, Sterling Sand is a leading regional processor and distributor of specialty sands for construction, recreation, industrial and other…
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The Canadian Concrete Expo CCE returns to Toronto for its fourth year
The only national trade show in Canada dedicated to the concrete, aggregates and construction industry, Stuart Galloway, President 20/20 Show Productions and his team are planning to make this the best year yet. With over 300,000 sq. ft. of show space available, the CCE tradeshow will be well spaced for the comfort of both the exhibitors and attendees. Over 300…
Read MoreCommand Alkon’s COMMANDassurance Helps Gain Efficiencies in Your Ready Mix Loads
Lauren Concrete, located in Austin Texas, services the Central Texas region. They utilize COMMANDassurance to gain efficiency opportunities. They hosted a 3-month pilot with COMMANDassurance and quickly realized the value they were seeing in the product. Lauren Concrete has been able to trim time off of their loads by knowing exactly what the concrete properties are before their trucks arrive…
Read MoreReducing the Carbon Footprint of the Built Environment
The world’s building stock is expected to double by 2060—that’s equivalent to building a new New York City every month! Given its strength, durability, and availability, concrete will be the most common construction material used in these new projects. This outlook is great news for concrete producers. However, with an increased focus on climate change by governments and industries around…
Read MoreBuild stronger foundations with concrete cooling solutions from Airgas
Uncertain conditions can greatly impact even the best laid construction plans. Placement temperature is especially critical for pouring concrete in extremely hot weather conditions and fluctuations can cause production delays and concrete cracking. If you are struggling with the limitations of chilled water and ice, liquid nitrogen injection is the ideal alternative for handling demanding cooling requirements and pour temperature…
Read MoreSave Time & Money with Solimar
See how many producers replace airpads with new technology for cost savings, less downtime, more loads per day and a safer workplace. Solimar Fluidizers are the low cost, easy-to-install replacements to keep your plant running at it’s highest productivity. No Clogs No Maintenance No Material Left Behind Visit Solimar to find out more.
Read MoreThe Concrete Opportunity in Big Tech Construction
How the tech industry’s sustainability agenda is driving demand for low-carbon concrete. [Sponsored Content] The American Institute of Architects (AIA) expects spending on non-residential buildings to decline in 2021. This is due to the decrease in demand for office and retail space and a delay in planned public sector projects. There is one exception, however: the technology industry. The events…
Read MorePruitt to succeed U.S. Concrete CEO Sandbrook
Sources: U.S. Concrete Inc., Euless, Texas; CP staff
William J. Sandbrook has notified fellow U.S. Concrete directors of his intention to retire from his chief executive officer and chairman posts in April and May, respectively. He will stand for reelection as a director at the May annual meeting of stockholders and enter a one-year consulting agreement with the board. Succeeding him in the CEO capacity, effective April 3, will be Texas Industries and Martin Marietta Materials veteran Ronnie Pruitt, who joined U.S. Concrete in 2015 as senior vice president and chief operating officer and was named president in April 2019.
Read MoreContinental Mixers integrates Kimble Mfg. concrete division
Kentucky-based Continental Mixers Solutions, LLC has closed on the concrete mixer division of Kimble Manufacturing Co., and executed a transition plan to continue uninterrupted production of the brand’s rear discharge trucks. Continental Mixer announced the Kimble deal last month, just ahead of showcasing its expanded truck portfolio at the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s National Mixer Driver Championship and ConcreteWorks…
Read MoreRegrouping in style
One of the Mid-Atlantic’s best known brands in ready mixed concrete and aggregates recently completed a three-phase, 16-month project to expand and modernize its Fairless Hills, Pa., headquarters. Silvi Group’s new 20,000-sq.-ft. home office is nearly three times the size of its original two-story facility, whose exterior was extended with matching stone, bronze colored trim, and glass all around. The upgrade netted three stories of offices, conference and training rooms, plus more spacious lobby and other common areas.
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