Aggregates Manager Digital Magazine
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AGGREGATES INDUSTRY OUTLOOK QUARTERLY CRUSHED STONE REPORT Source: U.S. Geological Survey Aug. 2016 Sept. 2016 Jul. 2016 Sept. 2015 Oct. 2015 Nov. 2015 Dec. 2015 Jan. 2016 Feb. 2016 Apr. 2016 May 2016 Jun. 2016 Mar. 2016 100 104 108 112 116 120 124 128 132 136 140 Aggregates Industry Outlook 128.42 130.99 125.60 127.51 128.61 131.68 128.99 126.03 128.15 111.42 109.80 119.44 122.49 In September, the Aggre- gates Industry Outlook (AIO) dropped 1.45 percent from August, to an over- all score of 109.80. Panel members continue to report slow spends of transpor- tation funds, and diesel fuel prices continue to rise. With a third consecutive month of declines, it will be interesting to see how November elections impact the industry viewpoint. Editor's note: To join our panel, email Editor-in-Chief Therese Dunphy at tdunphy@randallreilly.com. Houston continues to see the effects of a weak energy business. — Rob Van Til, Managing Partner, River Aggregates, LLC Companies in the Southeast and Texas continue to pursue greenfield sites. This continues to be an indication of anticipated growth. — O.F. "Russ" Patterson, III, Chief Geologist, Patterson Exploration Services Region/Division Quantity 1st qtr. 2016 Percent change Quantity 2nd qtr. 2016 Percent change Northeast: New England 3,070 76.9 12,400 9.1 Middle Atlantic 19,600 27 42,600 -0.6 Midwest: East North Central 30,300 24.9 66,200 11.4 West North Central 24,100 6.4 36,600 -2.5 South: South Atlantic 66,600 32.1 80,900 10 East South Central 26,700 17.5 38,000 -1.1 West South Central 58,300 14.5 58,200 0.4 West: Mountain 11,600 5.5 19,400 13 Pacific 15,500 6.5 18,900 5.5 TOTAL 271,000 20.7 377,000 5.5