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New acquisition for CMC
December 3rd, 2025
Tensar parent company Commercial Metals Company (CMC) announced that it has completed the acquisition of Concrete Pipe & Precast, LLC (CP&P) from Eagle Corporation and ECPP, LLC, for a cash purchase price of $675 million, subject to customary adjustments. CP&P is a leading supplier of precast concrete and pipe products to the Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic […]
Officine Maccaferri opens Australia, New Zealand subsidiary
December 2nd, 2025
Officine Maccaferri is reinforcing its direct presence in Australia and New Zealand with the establishment of a subsidiary. This strategic step marks a new chapter in the company’s commitment to the infrastructure development of the region and further strengthens its global presence, which today spans more than 130 countries with over 70 subsidiaries. Maccaferri has […]
When loyalty hurts a family business more
December 2nd, 2025
Image: Dreamstime.com/© Viacheslav Iacobchuk “I can’t fire them—they’re family” can be a dangerous phrase in a family business. This deep-seated loyalty can create complications in the business if loyalty over performance is prioritized. Among the many excuses for not parting ways with family are: “It’s not a good time”; “This will end my relationship with them”; […]
Highlights from Advanced Textiles Expo 2025 in Indianapolis
December 2nd, 2025
Advanced Textiles Expo this year returned to the Midwest for the first time in more than a decade, coming back to a region with thousands of fabricators. That resulted in a lot of first-time attendees at the show as new faces filled the expo hall show floor at the Indiana Convention Center. This year’s Advanced […]
AASHTO honors 12 transportation leaders
December 1st, 2025
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials paid tribute to 12 state department of transportation individuals, teams, and programs at its annual awards program during the 2025 AASHTO Annual Meeting. Each winner was identified for their outstanding contributions to the transportation field and communities they serve. Photo courtesy of AASHTO. “Every year, AASHTO […]