Oldcastle Infrastructure has extended its West Coast footprint with the acquisition of Cook Concrete Products, Redding, Calif. provider of underground precast structures for energy, water and communications applications in northern California, Nevada and Oregon markets.
“Cook Concrete is a trusted partner with a long track record. Adding it to our business fills a geographic gap, bringing manufacturing capability and product breadth that will enable us to deliver more value to customers in the region,” says Oldcastle Infrastructure President Jason Jackson. “The acquisition complements our existing product offering, while further expanding our presence and customer base in the attractive northern California market.”
“Cook Concrete has extensive market knowledge, established customer relationships, and a solid reputation as a provider of high-quality products and outstanding customer service,” adds West Region Pipe & Precast and Stormwater President Matt Clemson. “The addition of Cook Concrete strengthens our solutions offering.”
Seth Falcon has joined the Wells Midwest team as sales representative, building on a five-year tenure of engineering, project management and relationship building duties. In his new role, Falcon will guide general contractors, architects, and developers in selecting efficient building solutions while supporting the Wells preconstruction team through his engineering perspectives and understanding of the construction process. He will also play an instrumental role in supporting Wells’ ongoing strategic goals, working closely with key players in the construction industry to deliver innovative solutions.
“Seth has a natural ability to connect with people, and that’s been evident throughout his time with us,” says Wells Midwest Vice President of Sales Mike Mortensen. “He’s hardworking, driven, and brings a unique blend of technical expertise and relationship-building skills to the team. We look forward to applying his engineering background to support the efforts of the preconstruction team.”
Concrete, masonry, aggregate and asphalt producer Sunroc Corp., a subsidiary of Utah’s Clyde Companies Inc., has acquired heavy/civil operator M.A. Concrete Construction Inc. in Grand Junction, Colo. The transaction includes a seasoned workforce plus gravel deposits and processing assets. M.A. Concrete has become a leading infrastructure player in the region, booking major projects for the Cities of Grand Junction and Fruita, Mesa County and the Ute Water Conservancy District.
“We are eager to enter the western Colorado market with the support of M.A. Concrete Construction,” says Sunroc President Mark Elder. “In a rapidly growing geographical region, this acquisition allows us to augment our capacity and provide even greater value in the area.”
Premier Aggregates and Ada Sand & Gravel have combined their respective businesses to create Premier Aggregates Holdings LLC, becoming the largest independent supplier of construction and landscape aggregates in southwest Idaho. With long-life, permitted resources across more than a dozen pits and quarries, the combined company is well-positioned to meet any customer or project requirements—regardless of location, scope, or product specification.
All employees of Premier and Ada will be retained, and employees from both companies will step into leadership roles in the new organization. Lane Buchert will be chief executive officer and Evan Buchert will take on the role of chief operating officer. Ada General Manager Jack Williams will continue overseeing the Pleasant Valley operations serving the greater Boise market.
“The Premier team brings an impressive growth-oriented mindset,” notes Bob Dean of Gemstone Capital LLC, majority owner of Ada. “A focus on resource development, company culture, and safety makes Premier the ideal partner for Ada Sand & Gravel.”
Titan America has acquired D.M. Conner Sand & Gravel Co., Stuarts Draft, Va. quarry operator. “The addition of these sand, gravel and critical minerals strengthens our growing aggregates position. The strategic location of these assets reinforces our ability to deliver exceptional products and services to our customers in the Mid-Atlantic region,” says Titan America Mid Atlantic President Kevin Baird. “As we integrate D.M. Conner, we are fully committed to ensuring a smooth transition while upholding the highest standards of service and operational excellence across all aspects of the business.”
“This strategic acquisition aligns with our vision for sustainable growth and innovation,” adds Titan America CEO Bill Zarkalis. “The quarry’s reserves strengthen our market position, while its substantial clay deposits represent a critical raw material source for our innovative cement solutions, including a first-of-its-kind calcined clay production line at our Roanoke, Virginia plant. By securing these strategic mineral reserves, we’ve enhanced our raw materials self-sufficiency and guaranteed long-term sourcing of key inputs for our fully integrated operations.”