Americas

Market analyst FMI says the US construction materials sector's positive end to 2020 is set to continue into 2021, driven by new potential for funding, COVID vaccine progress and a surprisingly robust residential market.

LafargeHolcim has confirmed its Holcim Participations (US) subsidiary has completed the acquisition of Firestone Building Products, following all regulatory approvals.

US Concrete has purchased Orca Quarry on Vancouver Island, including approximately 1,551 acres in four parcels of previously leased land. 

Superior Industries has appointed Jeff Gray director of international sales to lead construction aggregate sales efforts outside of the US and Canada. 

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has confirmed a miner was fatally injured while attempting to insert a steel pin into a spud beam. 

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has revealed 88% of equipment manufacturers who took part in a survey are positive for 2021 following a year under Covid-19.

Bunting Magnetics' business development research manager for the aggregate, mining, and mineral industries Rich Evangelista is joining the National Stone Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA).

The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) has joined the Concrete Sustainability Council (CSC) and become a regional system operator for the US marketplace.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has confirmed a 26-year old plant operator died after entering a cyclone discharge box.