Concrete Contractors appoint Executive Director Garnant successor

Sources: American Society of Concrete Contractors, St. Louis The American Society of Concrete Contractors has named Gordon Hefner to replace Executive Director Bev Garnant, who led the organization for 20-plus years. He will administer all ASCC programs and oversee a staff of eight serving more than 700 contractor, design or engineering professional, manufacturer, supplier and distributor members in 12 countries. …

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MDU elevates Knife River NW Region chief, 29-year veteran Gray

Source: MDU Resources Group, Bismarck, N.D. The MDU Resources Board has named Brian Gray as president of construction materials subsidiary Knife River Corp., where 36-year veteran David Barney remains chief executive officer. With a Knife River tenure just shy of 30 years, Gray has headed the producer’s Northwest Region for a decade and overseen seven bolt-on acquisitions since 2018, most…

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Tahoe S&G compounds Outdoor Living Supply deal spree

Sources: Outdoor Living Supply, Rochester, Minn.; CP staff Outdoor Living Supply continues a 2022 flourish with the acquisition of California-based Tahoe Sand & Gravel. Steve and Roxanne Harding founded the South Lake Tahoe bulk material, hardscapes and masonry supply distributor in 1981 as a two-person, one-truck operation. Their commitment to providing “good friendly service” has netted long-term homeowner and contractor…

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Oldcastle APG adds Sterling Sand, Soil Mender operations

Sources: Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, Atlanta; CP staff 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…

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