Arcosa
Arcosa operates in the Construction Products, Engineered Structures, and Transportation Products segments, providing infrastructure-related products and solutions. It became an independent public company in 2018 and trades on the NYSE under the ticker ACA.
Company Overview
Arcosa operates in three main industry segments: Construction Products, Engineered Structures, and Transportation Products. They provide infrastructure-related products and solutions with a strong geographic footprint and a diverse product portfolio aimed at supporting infrastructure growth. The company became an independent public entity on November 1, 2018, after being separated from Trinity Industries, Inc.
Construction Products
Arcosa's Construction Products segment includes aggregates, specialty materials, and construction site support. Arcosa Aggregates is recognized as the top sand and gravel producer in Texas and is among the top 20 producers in the United States. Arcosa Specialty Materials is the largest producer of rotary kiln expanded shale and clay lightweight aggregate in North America. The segment focuses on providing high-quality materials essential for various construction projects.
Engineered Structures
The Engineered Structures segment at Arcosa serves a range of industries with utility structures, pole products, telecom structures, traffic structures, and wind towers. Arcosa Wind Towers is a leading manufacturer of structural wind towers in North America. Additionally, the Meyer Utility Structures business within this segment has a Safety Mentorship Program aimed at improving safety training and employee retention for new hires.
Transportation Products
Arcosa's Transportation Products segment includes barges and marine hardware, rail components, and industrial components. Arcosa Marine stands out as a major manufacturer of hopper, tank, and deck barges. The company's products in this segment serve to support various transportation and logistics needs across the industry, ensuring efficient and reliable solutions.
Sustainability Initiatives
Arcosa’s sustainability strategy focuses on implementing practical business initiatives in high-impact areas. The Specialty Materials aggregates mines have developed a new dry-crushing process, reducing water requirements and improving material efficiency. Arcosa’s Recycled Aggregates business in Houston, Texas, participates in a state program to replace outdated vehicles and equipment to reduce emissions. Sustainability reports align with the Financial Stability Board’s TCFD and select SASB metrics.