COMPANY DESCRIPTION Vulcan Materials is the nation's largest supplier of construction aggregates (primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel) and a major producer of asphalt mix and ready-mixed concrete. The company operates primarily in the U.S., with operations in 20 states, as well as in Mexico. Founded in 1909, the company was formerly known as Virginia Holdco and changed its name to Vulcan Materials in November 2007. Vulcan Materials has approximately 11,000 employees. VMC shares are a component of the S&P 500.

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Vulcan Materials is the United States' largest producer of construction aggregates (crushed stone, sand, and gravel). Its largest markets include Texas, California, Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and Alabama. In 2023, Vulcan sold 234.3 million tons of aggregates, 13.4 million tons of asphalt mix, and 7.5 million cubic yards of ready-mix. As of Dec. 31, 2022, the company had nearly 16 billion tons of aggregates reserves.