Ready mixed producer market confidence climbs

Based on National Ready Mixed Concrete Association Producer Confidence Survey responses in April, the latest industry confidence index reached a 75.1 level for the first quarter of 2015—against the backdrop of a stock market at historic highs, companion economic indicators positive, and industry volume reports showing 2014 as the first year since 2008 when U.S. per capita ready mixed concrete consumption exceeded one yard.

 
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Ready mixed producers’ 2015 market confidence remains on upward trajectory

Sources: National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, Silver Spring, Md.

Based on April Producer Confidence Survey responses, NRMCA’s latest industry confidence index reached a 75.1 level for the first quarter of 2015—amid a stock market at historic highs, positive companion economic indicators, and shipment figures showing 2014 as the first year since 2008 where U.S. per capita ready mixed concrete consumption eclipsed one yard.

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