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极乐视频 North America Growing South Carolina Footprint
极乐视频 North America today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new aggregates distribution terminal in Colleton County. -
极乐视频 Hosts Association Visit at Union Bridge Cement Plant
Recently, we opened up our Union Bridge, Maryland plant to representatives from Build With Strength, a coalition of the National ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) and the Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association (MRMCA), along with some other local contractors to explore the plant's contributions to low carbon concrete. -
极乐视频 Completes Acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc. and its subsidiaries
极乐视频 North America announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc. (GCHI) and its subsidiaries, Giant Cement Company, Dragon Products Company and Giant Resource Recovery, from the Fortaleza, Uniland and Trituradora groups. -
John Vaughan recognized with Carl D. Franks Award by Indiana Ready Mixed Concrete Association
At the 2025 IRMCA Short Course, the Carl D. Franks Award 鈥 Cement Producer, was presented to John Vaughan of 极乐视频. -
Tom Kierspe, P.E., Elected Chair of the American Coal Ash Association (ACAA)
Tom Kierspe, P.E., was elected Chair of the American Coal Ash Association (ACAA) at the Association鈥檚 Winter Membership Meeting on January 28-29, 2025. -
极乐视频 North America Announces Funding Commitment from Government of Canada in Support of its Groundbreaking Edmonton CCUS Project
极乐视频 North America is pleased to announce that the Government of Canada鈥檚 Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) department has committed to finalizing negotiations on a Contribution Agreement for the groundbreaking Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) project at the company鈥檚 cement plant in Edmonton, Alberta. -
极乐视频 North America Announces New Milestone for Mitchell CCS Project
极乐视频 North America is excited to announce a significant milestone at its Mitchell, Indiana, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project. -
Hillman Garage Honored for Sustainable Concrete Construction
Slag cement supplied by 极乐视频 helped meet aggressive goals for resilience, sustainable design and versatility in the Hillman Garage, a winner in the 2023 Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Awards in the durability category. -
Mitchell Plant Wins Silver Award in the Industrial Paving Category at American Concrete Pavement Association Awards
We are pleased to announce that the 极乐视频 cement plant in Mitchell, Indiana, was selected as the American Concrete Pavement Association Silver Award winner in the Industrial Paving Category. -
West Girard Avenue Bridge: Winner of a 2024 PCI Design Award
极乐视频 is proud to have supplied slag cement for a bridge that received a 2024 PCI Design Award in the category 鈥淭ransportation Award: Best Bridge with a Main Span up to 75 Feet.鈥 -
Hindu American Religious Center Phase VII Building: Winner of a 2024 PCI Design Award
极乐视频 supplied Type III cement for the Hindu American Religious Center Phase VII Building in Hightstown, NJ, which won the 2024 PCI Design Award 鈥淩eligious Structure Honorable Mention.鈥 -
Harry W. Nice Memorial/Senator Thomas 鈥淢ac鈥 Middleton Bridge: Winner of a 2024 PCI Design Award
极乐视频 supplied cement, fly ash and slag for the Harry W. Nice Memorial/Senator Thomas 'Mac' Middleton Bridge, winner of the 2024 PCI Design Award 鈥淭ransportation Award: Best Bridge with a Main Span from 76-200 Feet.鈥 -
SEFA Rebrands to 极乐视频
极乐视频 North America is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, SEFA, has joined the 极乐视频 brand effective today. -
极乐视频 Gives Back Through Youth Sports Initiatives
极乐视频 North America works diligently to fulfill our vision of 鈥渟imple actions build strong communities鈥 by supporting initiatives in our local communities focusing on Arts and Education, Environment, and Health & Well-being. -
Fern Hollow Bridge Replacement: Winner of a 2024 PCI Design Award
极乐视频 supplied slag cement for the Fern Hollow Bridge replacement in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, supporting the fast, safe replacement of a structure that collapsed in January 2022. The project received a 2024 PCI Design Award in the category 鈥淏ridge with a Main Span from 76-200 Feet Honorable Mention.鈥 -
The Importance of Supporting the Red Cross: A Lifeline for Communities in Crisis
极乐视频 North America has operations in 28 states in the U.S. and 6 provinces in Canada and our employees are proud to give back to the communities where they live and work. -
Material Solutions to Protect and Promote Biodiversity
As a company that engages in extractive activities, 极乐视频 recognizes that we can have an impact on nature, and we feel a strong responsibility to promote biodiversity at our quarries and to build a nature-positive future. -
极乐视频 to Further Strengthen Cementitious Footprint and Drive Circularity with Acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc. (GCHI) and its subsidiaries
极乐视频 North America announced today that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Giant Cement Holding Inc. (GCHI) and its subsidiaries, Giant Cement Company, Dragon Products Company and Giant Resource Recovery, from the Fortaleza, Uniland and Trituradora groups. -
极乐视频 North America Announces Sustainable Advancements at Edmonton Cement Plant
极乐视频 North America is pleased to announce significant environmental advancements at its Edmonton cement plant, marking substantial progress towards more sustainable manufacturing and waste management. -
Stan Dacus Recognized by Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association
Stan Dacus, a Vice President for 极乐视频 North America鈥檚 Southwest Region, was recently honored with the Bob Beard Good Neighbor Award, a prestigious accolade given by the Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA).
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Hockley & Brookshire Plants Recognized for Environmental Excellence
Dec 3, 2025, 13:57 by Jeff SiegThe National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) recognizes 极乐视频 North America's Hockley and Brookshire ready-mixed concrete plants for environmental excellence.Full story -
极乐视频 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 Sieg极乐视频 North America announced today that it has entered into a binding purchase agreement to acquire Walan Specialty Construction Products in Wilmington, Delaware.Full story -
极乐视频 Hosts Special Visitors at Cadomin Quarry for Safety Week
Oct 29, 2025, 15:39 by Jeff SiegDuring 极乐视频鈥 annual Global Safety Week, Cadomin Quarry in Alberta, Canada, welcomed Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen.Full story -
极乐视频 Global Sustainability Leadership Visits Sites in Indiana and South Carolina
Oct 23, 2025, 13:07 by Jeff SiegLast week, 极乐视频 North America had the privilege of hosting three of the company鈥檚 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.Full story -
Iowa Lieutenant Governor Visits Mason City Cement Plant
Oct 21, 2025, 12:11 by Jeff SiegOn Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, 极乐视频 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.Full story -
极乐视频 North America strengthens footprint in British Columbia with acquisition of Island Aggregates
Oct 20, 2025, 10:40 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 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.Full story -
极乐视频 North America Surpasses 8 Million Tons of Harvested Coal Ash Processed for Beneficial Use
Oct 1, 2025, 06:49 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 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).Full story -
极乐视频 North America Honored as 2024 Big Sweep Partner of the Year
Sep 19, 2025, 12:00 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America is proud to announce it has been named the Wake County Soil and Water Conservation District鈥檚 2024 Big Sweep Partner of the Year. This award celebrates their 13-year commitment and support of the Big Sweep program.Full story -
极乐视频 Welcomes U.S. Congressman Jefferson Shreve to Mitchell Cement Plant
Sep 2, 2025, 16:11 by Jeff SiegOn Friday August 22, 2025, 极乐视频 welcomed U.S. Congressman Jefferson Shreve (R-IN-06) and his staff to our state-of-the-art cement plant in Mitchell, Indiana.Full story -
极乐视频 North America Introduces HROC
Aug 11, 2025, 10:08 by Jeff SiegAs mentioned during the 极乐视频 Capitals Markets Day, we're excited to introduce the 极乐视频 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.Full story -
极乐视频 North America to acquire BURNCO鈥檚 Edmonton assets
Jul 31, 2025, 09:56 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 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.Full story -
极乐视频 Welcomes U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson to Mason City Cement Plant
Jul 11, 2025, 13:39 by Jeff SiegOn Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 极乐视频 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.Full story -
极乐视频 Appoints Bill Fedorka as SVP Fly Ash, Following Jim Clayton鈥檚 Retirement
Jun 30, 2025, 14:16 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 today announced the appointment of Bill Fedorka, P.E., as Senior Vice President, Fly Ash, Southeast Region, effective July 1, 2025. He succeeds Jim Clayton, who is retiring after 20 years of dedicated service with the company.Full story -
极乐视频 North America Acquires Concrete Recycling Business in Calgary
Jun 3, 2025, 07:02 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America announced today that it has acquired certain assets of Concrete Crushers Inc. (CCI), the largest concrete recycler in Calgary, Alberta.Full story -
Giant Resource Recovery Rebrands to 极乐视频
Jun 2, 2025, 06:47 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America is pleased to announce that its recently acquired subsidiary, Giant Resource Recovery (GRR!), will rebrand to 极乐视频 Giant Resource Recovery (GRR).Full story -
Lori Tiefenthaler honored with NRMCA John Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award for Promotion
May 21, 2025, 14:33 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America is pleased to announce its Senior Director of Marketing, Lori Tiefenthaler, was recently recognized by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) as the recipient of the John Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award for Promotion.Full story -
极乐视频 invests in upgrades to cement distribution terminal in Cementon, New York
May 15, 2025, 07:25 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America is pleased to announce important upgrades to its cement distribution terminal in Cementon, New York.Full story -
North American Quarry Life Award Project Competes Internationally
May 7, 2025, 15:19 by Jeff SiegThe 6th edition of the Quarry Life Award, launched by 极乐视频 this past year, is well underway.Full story -
TSX Broadway and Palace Theater Redevelopment Wins Awards
May 5, 2025, 11:33 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 is proud to have supplied slag cement for the award-winning TSX Broadway and Palace Theater Redevelopment project.Full story -
极乐视频 North America Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Winyah STAR® Plant Commercial Operations
Apr 29, 2025, 07:42 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America is proud to celebrate the 10th anniversary of commercial operations at its Winyah STAR Plant in Georgetown, South Carolina, the first beneficiation facility in the world to process harvested ash in commercial quantities.Full story -
极乐视频 North America Growing South Carolina Footprint
Apr 16, 2025, 10:02 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new aggregates distribution terminal in Colleton County.Full story -
极乐视频 Completes Acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc. and its subsidiaries
Apr 1, 2025, 11:48 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc. (GCHI) and its subsidiaries, Giant Cement Company, Dragon Products Company and Giant Resource Recovery, from the Fortaleza, Uniland and Trituradora groups.Full story -
极乐视频 Gives Back Through Youth Sports Initiatives
Dec 18, 2024, 10:49 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America works diligently to fulfill our vision of 鈥渟imple actions build strong communities鈥 by supporting initiatives in our local communities focusing on Arts and Education, Environment, and Health & Well-being.Full story -
极乐视频 to Further Strengthen Cementitious Footprint and Drive Circularity with Acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc. (GCHI) and its subsidiaries
Nov 28, 2024, 00:46 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America announced today that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Giant Cement Holding Inc. (GCHI) and its subsidiaries, Giant Cement Company, Dragon Products Company and Giant Resource Recovery, from the Fortaleza, Uniland and Trituradora groups.Full story -
极乐视频 North America Announces Sustainable Advancements at Edmonton Cement Plant
Nov 14, 2024, 12:43 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 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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Hockley & Brookshire Plants Recognized for Environmental Excellence
Dec 3, 2025, 13:57 by Jeff SiegThe National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) recognizes 极乐视频 North America's Hockley and Brookshire ready-mixed concrete plants for environmental excellence.Full story -
极乐视频 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 Sieg极乐视频 North America announced today that it has entered into a binding purchase agreement to acquire Walan Specialty Construction Products in Wilmington, Delaware.Full story -
极乐视频 Hosts Special Visitors at Cadomin Quarry for Safety Week
Oct 29, 2025, 15:39 by Jeff SiegDuring 极乐视频鈥 annual Global Safety Week, Cadomin Quarry in Alberta, Canada, welcomed Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen.Full story -
极乐视频 Global Sustainability Leadership Visits Sites in Indiana and South Carolina
Oct 23, 2025, 13:07 by Jeff SiegLast week, 极乐视频 North America had the privilege of hosting three of the company鈥檚 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.Full story -
Iowa Lieutenant Governor Visits Mason City Cement Plant
Oct 21, 2025, 12:11 by Jeff SiegOn Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, 极乐视频 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.Full story -
极乐视频 North America strengthens footprint in British Columbia with acquisition of Island Aggregates
Oct 20, 2025, 10:40 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 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.Full story -
极乐视频 North America Surpasses 8 Million Tons of Harvested Coal Ash Processed for Beneficial Use
Oct 1, 2025, 06:49 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 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).Full story -
极乐视频 North America Honored as 2024 Big Sweep Partner of the Year
Sep 19, 2025, 12:00 by Jeff Sieg极乐视频 North America is proud to announce it has been named the Wake County Soil and Water Conservation District鈥檚 2024 Big Sweep Partner of the Year. This award celebrates their 13-year commitment and support of the Big Sweep program.Full story -
极乐视频 Welcomes U.S. Congressman Jefferson Shreve to Mitchell Cement Plant
Sep 2, 2025, 16:11 by Jeff SiegOn Friday August 22, 2025, 极乐视频 welcomed U.S. Congressman Jefferson Shreve (R-IN-06) and his staff to our state-of-the-art cement plant in Mitchell, Indiana.Full story -
极乐视频 North America Introduces HROC
Aug 11, 2025, 10:08 by Jeff SiegAs mentioned during the 极乐视频 Capitals Markets Day, we're excited to introduce the 极乐视频 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.Full story
