CEG - Thu July 27, 2023

Firm Overcomes Slew of Challenges to Thrive in Decorative Stone Biz

Christopher DeFeo started DeFeo Materials in 2016 with one tri-axle dump truck hauling bulk materials. Prior to starting the company in Connecticut, DeFeo had worked in the agricultural industry in the Midwest, where he gained exposure to many different types of equipment and the harvesting process for many different commodities that were shipped in bulk....

Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Thu June 23, 2022

ALDI Invests Big in Baldwin County — Crews Help Prep for New Region HQ

Despite record rainfall, the start of the pandemic and supply chain shortages, construction crews in Baldwin County, Ala., are close to completing a new regional headquarters and distribution center for grocery retailer ALDI....

Vulcan Materials Company - Mon July 15, 2019

Vulcan Materials Hosts Quarry Crusher Run National Series

Vulcan Materials Company is hosting the "Vulcan Quarry Crusher Run National Series" in locations across the United States. Routes include access to working quarries and take runners down paths with an average grade of 10 percent, past granite cliffs to the quarry floor....

Eric Olson - Wed July 19, 2017

Brand-New Bell Trucks Put in Heavy-Duty Hours at Quarries

Hauling rock out of a quarry is about as heavy-duty as any job can get. The people that do it have to be tough and stay sharp for hours each day both to stay safe and to keep the material moving. But they also cannot accomplish their task successfully without the right kind of equipment....

- Fri July 14, 2017

Thompson Tractor Adds IROCK, Screen Machine Industries

On June 1, Thompson Tractor officially became an IROCK and Screen Machine Industries dealer of the entire state of Alabama and the panhandle of Florida. In order to facilitate this product line expansion, the company hired a materials industry expert, made a substantial initial investment in units for sale or rental and parts, and is actively engaged with both of the manufacturers for product and service training....

- Fri June 30, 2017

Vulcan Recycle Prioritizes Environmental Responsibility

Being an environmentally friendly corporate leader seems to be a goal or maybe even simply a “catch phrase” for the overall efforts of a lot of companies doing business in the United States Vulcan Material Company is taking its environmental responsibility to a new level in Georgia and has set up a new division at its Norcross, Georgia quarry: Vulcan Recycle....

- Fri June 16, 2017

Vulcan Announces Agreement To Acquire Aggregates USA LLC

Vulcan Materials Company, a large producer of construction aggregates, announced that it has reached a definitive agreement with SPO Partners to acquire its aggregates business, Aggregates USA LLC for $900 million in cash....

- Sun November 24, 2013

Vulcan Serves Up Fish for Customer Appreciation Day

At the pit near Decatur, Ill., on Oct. 4, the guys cooked 130 lbs. of fish for customers and suppliers at Vulcan’s Customer Appreciation Day, according to mine manager Rob McMahan. McMahan said he and his employees enjoy hosting the annual event, which includes a free lunch of fresh, deep-fried fish cooked on site by members of the Blue Mound Rotary Club along with all the fixings for a great meal....