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Summit Materials has confirmed it will enter into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Quikrete following weeks of speculation.

Block Strong’s statewide marketing campaign is said to have dramatically increased demand for concrete masonry, greatly impacting Florida’s construction industry.

Hexagon has announced the acquisition of indurad, a global leader in radar and Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) technologies, along with its autonomous haulage subsidiary, xtonomy. This strategic move underscores Hexagon’s commitment to advancing mine productivity, safety, and autonomy through cutting-edge technology.

The US Geological Survey (USGS) reports that the total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the US and Puerto Rico in August 2024 were an estimated 9.93 million tonnes, an 8.9% decrease from shipments in the same month last year.