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Lewisville Pit Open House Builds Connections Ahead of Expansion
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ recently welcomed neighbors and community members to an open house at the Lewisville Pit, in Battle Ground, Washington. -
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ Commemorates Historic Village of Dexter at Nazareth Plant
Last month, ¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ commemorated the historic Village of Dexter, which once stood on the site of our Nazareth, Pennsylvania, cement plant. -
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America announces strategic investment in AmeriTex Pipe & Products
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America announced today that it has agreed to acquire a minority stake in AmeriTex Pipe & Products, a leading provider of reinforced concrete pipe, box culverts and precast concrete products in Texas. -
Digital Tools Help Minimize Embodied Carbon Overages
The concrete industry is demonstrating leadership in its ability to deliver and quantify carbon reductions in the built environment, but challenges remain. -
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America completes acquisition of BURNCO’s Edmonton assets
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the Edmonton, Alberta, assets of BURNCO, a successful fifth-generation family-owned construction materials company with locations in Canada and the United States. -
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America Achieves Milestone with Autonomous Haul Trucks at Lake Bridgeport Quarry
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America today announced it has autonomously hauled more than two million tons of limestone at its Lake Bridgeport Quarry in Texas over the course of eight months. -
Quarry Life Award 2025: Hoosier Cavefish Project Earns International Recognition
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America is proud to celebrate a project that earned the Beyond Quarry Borders Award in the international Quarry Life Award 2025 competition — a study of the endangered Hoosier cavefish (Amblyopsis hoosieri) in Hamer Cave, Indiana. -
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America Honors Veterans with $20,000 Donation to Fisher House Foundation
In recognition of Veterans Day and to honor the veterans within its workforce, ¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America announced a $20,000 donation to Fisher House Foundation - an organization that provides comfort and housing to military families receiving medical care. -
Hockley & Brookshire Plants Recognized for Environmental Excellence
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) recognizes ¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America's Hockley and Brookshire ready-mixed concrete plants for environmental excellence. -
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America accelerates growth and strengthens low carbon offerings in the Mid-Atlantic U.S. with acquisition of Walan Specialty Construction Products
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America announced today that it has entered into a binding purchase agreement to acquire Walan Specialty Construction Products in Wilmington, Delaware. -
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ Hosts Special Visitors at Cadomin Quarry for Safety Week
During ¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ’ annual Global Safety Week, Cadomin Quarry in Alberta, Canada, welcomed Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen. -
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ Global Sustainability Leadership Visits Sites in Indiana and South Carolina
Last week, ¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America had the privilege of hosting three of the company’s global sustainability leaders for site visits in Indiana and South Carolina: Dr. Katharina Beumelburg, Board Member and Chief Sustainability & New Technologies Officer; Christian Knell, Global Vice President Decarbonization; and Amelie Heimann-Pohl, Group CSO Management Associate. -
Iowa Lieutenant Governor Visits Mason City Cement Plant
On Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, ¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ hosted Iowa Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer at its cement plant in Mason City, where she was joined by Colleen Frein, president and CEO of the Mason City Chamber of Commerce. -
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America strengthens footprint in British Columbia with acquisition of Island Aggregates
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America announced today that it has acquired the assets and reserves of Island Aggregates, one of the last remaining permitted aggregates sites on Vancouver Island. -
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America Surpasses 8 Million Tons of Harvested Coal Ash Processed for Beneficial Use
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America has reached a major sustainability milestone, successfully processing 8 million tons of harvested coal ash for beneficial, encapsulated use in construction and infrastructure applications. Photo of STAR plant by Henry Benton (2022). -
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America Honored as 2024 Big Sweep Partner of the Year
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America is proud to announce it has been named the Wake County Soil and Water Conservation District’s 2024 Big Sweep Partner of the Year. This award celebrates their 13-year commitment and support of the Big Sweep program. -
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ Welcomes U.S. Congressman Jefferson Shreve to Mitchell Cement Plant
On Friday August 22, 2025, ¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ welcomed U.S. Congressman Jefferson Shreve (R-IN-06) and his staff to our state-of-the-art cement plant in Mitchell, Indiana. -
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America Introduces HROC
As mentioned during the ¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ Capitals Markets Day, we're excited to introduce the ¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ Remote Optimization Center (HROC), a transformational leap in how we operate cement plants in North America. By implementing new technologies, real-time analytics and automation to enhance efficiency. -
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America to acquire BURNCO’s Edmonton assets
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America announced that it has entered into a binding purchase agreement to acquire the Edmonton, Alberta, assets of BURNCO, a successful fifth-generation family-owned construction materials company with locations in Canada and the United States. -
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ Welcomes U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson to Mason City Cement Plant
On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, ¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ had the distinct honor of hosting U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) and her team at our cement plant in Mason City, Iowa.
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Lewisville Pit Open House Builds Connections Ahead of Expansion
Jul 8, 2026, 13:30 by Jeff Sieg¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ recently welcomed neighbors and community members to an open house at the Lewisville Pit, in Battle Ground, Washington.Full story -
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ Commemorates Historic Village of Dexter at Nazareth Plant
Jun 29, 2026, 13:47 by Jeff SiegLast month, ¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ commemorated the historic Village of Dexter, which once stood on the site of our Nazareth, Pennsylvania, cement plant.Full story -
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America announces strategic investment in AmeriTex Pipe & Products
May 19, 2026, 09:24 by Jeff Sieg¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America announced today that it has agreed to acquire a minority stake in AmeriTex Pipe & Products, a leading provider of reinforced concrete pipe, box culverts and precast concrete products in Texas.Full story -
Digital Tools Help Minimize Embodied Carbon Overages
May 1, 2026, 12:37 by Jeff SiegThe concrete industry is demonstrating leadership in its ability to deliver and quantify carbon reductions in the built environment, but challenges remain.Full story -
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America completes acquisition of BURNCO’s Edmonton assets
Apr 1, 2026, 10:32 by Jeff Sieg¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the Edmonton, Alberta, assets of BURNCO, a successful fifth-generation family-owned construction materials company with locations in Canada and the United States.Full story -
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America Achieves Milestone with Autonomous Haul Trucks at Lake Bridgeport Quarry
Jan 15, 2026, 07:48 by Jeff Sieg¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America today announced it has autonomously hauled more than two million tons of limestone at its Lake Bridgeport Quarry in Texas over the course of eight months.Full story -
Quarry Life Award 2025: Hoosier Cavefish Project Earns International Recognition
Dec 17, 2025, 16:38 by Jeff Sieg¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America is proud to celebrate a project that earned the Beyond Quarry Borders Award in the international Quarry Life Award 2025 competition — a study of the endangered Hoosier cavefish (Amblyopsis hoosieri) in Hamer Cave, Indiana.Full story -
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America Honors Veterans with $20,000 Donation to Fisher House Foundation
Dec 15, 2025, 12:54 by Jeff SiegIn recognition of Veterans Day and to honor the veterans within its workforce, ¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America announced a $20,000 donation to Fisher House Foundation - an organization that provides comfort and housing to military families receiving medical care.Full story -
Hockley & Brookshire Plants Recognized for Environmental Excellence
Dec 3, 2025, 13:57 by Jeff SiegThe National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) recognizes ¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America's Hockley and Brookshire ready-mixed concrete plants for environmental excellence.Full story -
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America accelerates growth and strengthens low carbon offerings in the Mid-Atlantic U.S. with acquisition of Walan Specialty Construction Products
Nov 20, 2025, 13:32 by Jeff Sieg¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America announced today that it has entered into a binding purchase agreement to acquire Walan Specialty Construction Products in Wilmington, Delaware.Full story -
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America Announces Sustainable Advancements at Edmonton Cement Plant
Nov 14, 2024, 12:43 by Jeff Sieg¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America is pleased to announce significant environmental advancements at its Edmonton cement plant, marking substantial progress towards more sustainable manufacturing and waste management.Full story
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Lewisville Pit Open House Builds Connections Ahead of Expansion
Jul 8, 2026, 13:30 by Jeff Sieg¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ recently welcomed neighbors and community members to an open house at the Lewisville Pit, in Battle Ground, Washington.Full story -
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ Commemorates Historic Village of Dexter at Nazareth Plant
Jun 29, 2026, 13:47 by Jeff SiegLast month, ¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ commemorated the historic Village of Dexter, which once stood on the site of our Nazareth, Pennsylvania, cement plant.Full story -
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America announces strategic investment in AmeriTex Pipe & Products
May 19, 2026, 09:24 by Jeff Sieg¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America announced today that it has agreed to acquire a minority stake in AmeriTex Pipe & Products, a leading provider of reinforced concrete pipe, box culverts and precast concrete products in Texas.Full story -
Digital Tools Help Minimize Embodied Carbon Overages
May 1, 2026, 12:37 by Jeff SiegThe concrete industry is demonstrating leadership in its ability to deliver and quantify carbon reductions in the built environment, but challenges remain.Full story -
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America completes acquisition of BURNCO’s Edmonton assets
Apr 1, 2026, 10:32 by Jeff Sieg¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the Edmonton, Alberta, assets of BURNCO, a successful fifth-generation family-owned construction materials company with locations in Canada and the United States.Full story -
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America Achieves Milestone with Autonomous Haul Trucks at Lake Bridgeport Quarry
Jan 15, 2026, 07:48 by Jeff Sieg¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America today announced it has autonomously hauled more than two million tons of limestone at its Lake Bridgeport Quarry in Texas over the course of eight months.Full story -
Quarry Life Award 2025: Hoosier Cavefish Project Earns International Recognition
Dec 17, 2025, 16:38 by Jeff Sieg¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America is proud to celebrate a project that earned the Beyond Quarry Borders Award in the international Quarry Life Award 2025 competition — a study of the endangered Hoosier cavefish (Amblyopsis hoosieri) in Hamer Cave, Indiana.Full story -
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America Honors Veterans with $20,000 Donation to Fisher House Foundation
Dec 15, 2025, 12:54 by Jeff SiegIn recognition of Veterans Day and to honor the veterans within its workforce, ¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America announced a $20,000 donation to Fisher House Foundation - an organization that provides comfort and housing to military families receiving medical care.Full story -
Hockley & Brookshire Plants Recognized for Environmental Excellence
Dec 3, 2025, 13:57 by Jeff SiegThe National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) recognizes ¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America's Hockley and Brookshire ready-mixed concrete plants for environmental excellence.Full story -
¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America accelerates growth and strengthens low carbon offerings in the Mid-Atlantic U.S. with acquisition of Walan Specialty Construction Products
Nov 20, 2025, 13:32 by Jeff Sieg¼«ÀÖÊÓƵ North America announced today that it has entered into a binding purchase agreement to acquire Walan Specialty Construction Products in Wilmington, Delaware.Full story