Aggregates Manager Digital Magazine
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AGGREGATES INDUSTRY OUTLOOK Source: U.S. Geological Survey After months of decline, the Aggregates Industry Outlook surged ahead 13.28 percent in December, to an overall score of 122.43. Responses to outlook questions for all time periods showed gains, with the outlook for tons sold duringthe month gaining the most ground. That score increased from a slightly negative score of 2.91 in November to a healthy 3.80 in Decem- ber. Predictions for tons of aggregates sold in the next six months also moved up, from 3.09 to 3.67, a gain of 0.58. Expectations for tons sold for the next year increased from 3.45 in November to 3.93, a 0.48-point gain. With the Trump Administration taking control, there is a perceived business-friendly atmosphere and positive infrastructure outlook that has not been present for many, many years. — Daryl Zeiner, Sales Manager, The H&K Group I am encouraged with the prospect of an infrastructure program proposed by President-elect Trump. This, combined with the FAST Act, should help to get infrastructure spending where it belongs. — Bill Schmitz, Vice President, Quality Control and Sales, Gernatt Asphalt Product, Inc. Business has been good and is expected to continue. Waiting to see how the Trump Administration proceeds. — Larry Kessler, Project Manager, Pennsy Supply, Inc. I believe that our regional markets remain in the early stages of a multi-year recovery in public infrastructure, residential, and non-residential construction spending, as supported by favorable long-term demographic trends. Comments from President-elect Trump are also very positive. — Damian Murphy, Regional President, Summit Materials Dry weather (except Hurricane Matthew) allowed construction work during most of October and November. If the new administration in Washington delivers on its promises, 2017 should be a good year for infrastructure projects. — O.F. "Russ" Patterson, III, Chief Geologist, Patterson Exploration Services Editor's note: To join our panel, email Editor-in-Chief Therese Dunphy at tdunphy@randallreilly.com. QUARTERLY CRUSHED STONE REPORT Region/Division Quantity 2nd qtr. 2016 Percent change Quantity 3rd qtr. 2016 Percent change New England 12,400 9.1 14,500 -2.7 Middle Atlantic 42,600 -0.6 46,700 -7.8 East North Central 66,300 11.4 74,200 -1.8 West North Central 36,600 -2.5 39,300 -19.9 South Atlantic 80,900 10 81,700 -2.7 East South Central 37,900 -1.6 38,600 -7.8 West South Central 58,200 2.4 60,800 0.4 Mountain 19,300 12.6 23,400 -2.7 Pacifi c 19,000 5.8 21,500 -7.8 TOTAL 377,000 5.5 397,000 5.5 Northeast: Midwest: South: West: 100 104 108 112 116 120 124 128 132 136 140 Aggregates Industry Outlook 125.60 Aug. 2016 Sept. 2016 Oct. 2016 Dec. 2016 Jul. 2016 Jan. 2017 Dec. 2015 Jan. 2016 Feb. 2016 Apr. 2016 May 2016 Jun. 2016 Mar. 2016 127.51 128.61 131.68 128.99 128.15 111.00 126.03 111.42 109.80 122.43 108.08 119.44