Martin Marietta's Q3 boosted by construction sector
By Davide Ghilotti
Published: Tuesday, 01 November 2016
Shipments of aggregates and heavy building materials to residential markets in the US saw further increases in Q3. The company remains bullish as infrastructure and non-residential end markets are expected to record higher activity into next year.
US-based heavy building materials
manufacturer Martin Marietta Inc. reported a significant
increase in pricing levels for its aggregates division which,
supported by tangible recovery in US construction, boosted the
company’s finances in the third quarter of
2016.
The company saw net sales across all divisions grow 3.3% to
$1.038bn...