Posted on July 2, 2025
Capital Aggregates acquired two aggregate operations that strengthen its presence in Missouri and Arkansas.
The company acquired the quarry operations of Richard J. Mertens, a Missouri-based business with two quarry sites in the St. Louis area. In a separate deal, Capital Aggregates acquired the sand and gravel operation of Dan Processing, which is located near Batesville in northeast Arkansas.
“These are two highly strategic acquisitions that align with our long-term growth plan,” says Jamie Jones, COO of Capital Aggregates. “The Mertens quarries are a strong geographic fit that allow us to expand our footprint further east in Missouri, while the Batesville-area operation is a great bolt-on addition to our existing sand and gravel and limestone operations in northeast Arkansas.
“Mike Mertens and his sons have built an outstanding business over the years, and we’re excited to welcome them to the Capital Aggregates team,” Jones adds. “Likewise, the Dan Processing site enhances our ability to serve customers more efficiently in a key market where we’re already well established.”
With the acquisitions, Capital Aggregates now operates an expanded portfolio of aggregate sites that supports infrastructure and development projects across Missouri, Arkansas and beyond.
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