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Lehigh Hanson Joins Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality by 2050
Lehigh Hanson, Inc. today joined an ambitious journey to achieving carbon neutrality across the cement and concrete value chain by signing onto the Portland Cement Association’s (PCA) Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality. -
Lowrys Quarry Awarded NIOSH Mine Safety & Health Technology Innovations Award 2021
Lehigh Hanson’s Lowrys Quarry won for retrofitting a haul truck to comply with ISO 23875 and improve air quality in the cab. -
Hanson Aggregates Harding Street Quarry Recognized as Platinum Award Winner for Environmental Excellence by NSSGA
As the top-scoring Gold award winner, Hanson Aggregates Harding Street Quarry of Lehigh Hanson, Inc. was recognized as the Platinum Award winner for Environmental Excellence. -
Lalit “LB” Bhatnagar Receives NSSGA’s 2021 Environmental Leadership Award
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) announced the recipient of the 2021 Environmental Leadership Award as Lalit "LB" Bhatnagar, director of environment, land and resource development, South Region at Lehigh Hanson, Inc. -
Lehigh Hanson Unveils New Bag Design for EcoCemPLC Lower Carbon Cement
Lehigh Hanson is pleased to announce the release of its new bag design for Lehigh Cement’s EcoCemPLCTM, the greener alternative to ordinary portland cement that lowers the carbon footprint of a project while delivering the performance and strength customers expect from Lehigh Cement. -
Lehigh Cement Plant In Glens Falls, New York, Hosts Assemblyman Matt Simpson
The Lehigh Cement plant in Glens Falls, New York, welcomed Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R-NY-Assembly District 114) on August 19 for a plant tour and a visit. -
Glen Mills Hosts Tour for Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon
The Hanson Aggregates Quarry in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, recently welcomed Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA-05) for a visit and tour of the operations. -
Lehigh Hanson Achieves CSC-certification for Ready Mixed Concrete Plants in Washington and Arizona
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Lehigh Hanson successfully achieves Concrete Sustainability Council (CSC) certification for its Cadman ready mixed concrete (RMC) plants in Seattle and Bellevue, Washington and for its Hanson Aggregates River Ranch and 67th Avenue RMC plants, both located in the Phoenix, Arizona, Metropolitan Area. -
Leeds & Mason City Cement Plants Recognized by PCA for Safety Performance
On June 17, 2021, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced the winners of the 2021 Chairman’s Safety Performance Awards, which recognize outstanding safety performance in the manufacturing of Portland cement, the main ingredient used in all forms of concrete. Lehigh Hanson is pleased to announce that its Leeds, Alabama, and Mason City, Iowa, cement plants received this prestigious award. -
Lehigh Hanson Encourages Participation in the Quarry Life Award
Lehigh Hanson, Inc., a North American subsidiary of HeidelbergCement, is encouraging students, researchers and interested others to participate in the fifth edition of the Quarry Life Award, HeidelbergCement’s international research and education competition. -
Lehigh Hanson Becomes Building Transparency Pilot Partner
Lehigh Hanson is pleased to be the newest pilot partner of Building Transparency, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides open access data and tools that support broad and swift action across the building industry in addressing embodied carbon’s role in climate change. -
New Lehigh Cement Plant in Mitchell, IN Making Construction Progress
As the first quarter of 2021 comes to close, significant progress has been made at the new state-of-the-art plant in Mitchell, Indiana. -
Lehigh Hanson's HConnect Digital Solutions Bring Efficiency to Projects
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Lori Tiefenthaler named NRMCA Promoter of the Year – Buildings Award
Lehigh Hanson is proud to announce that Lori Tiefenthaler, our Senior Director of Marketing, was awarded NRMCA Promoter of the Year – Buildings Award. -
Lehigh Hanson and Fortera Work Together to Economically Reduce CO2 Emissions
Lehigh Hanson, Inc., a leading supplier of construction materials in North America and a subsidiary of HeidelbergCement Group and Fortera Inc., a Silicon Valley-based Materials Technology Company, are pleased to announce their collaboration to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from portland cement production. -
Cadman, Inc. Solidifies Presence in Pacific Northwest With Two Major Portland Projects
While well-known across most of the Pacific Northwest concrete market, Cadman, Inc. and their unique mixing trucks featuring “Otis the Bulldog” may be a newer sight for Portlanders. The company, a subsidiary of Lehigh Hanson, expanded into the Oregon and Southwest Washington territory in 2017. -
Lehigh Cement Develops EcoCem®PLUS, a Sustainable Blended Portland Limestone Cement (PLC) for the Canadian Prairies
Lehigh Hanson is pleased to announce the launch of EcoCem®PLUS at its Edmonton cement plant in Alberta, Canada. -
Low Carbon Cement Possible with CCS
A low carbon future for cement is advancing through a unique feasibility study to see carbon capture and storage (CCS) on Lehigh Cement’s plant in Edmonton, Alberta. -
The Western Caucus Foundation Tours Lehigh Hanson's Bridgeport Quarry
On December 4, 2020, the Lehigh Hanson Bridgeport team welcomed nearly 30 guests for a presentation and tour of the Texas facility. -
Erika Guerra Named 2020 John P. Gleason, Jr., Leadership Awards Finalist
Erika Guerra was selected by the Portland Cement Association (PCA) as a finalist in the business continuity category of the 2020 John P. Gleason, Jr., Leadership Awards.
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Heidelberg Materials invests in upgrades to cement distribution terminal in Cementon, New York
May 15, 2025, 07:25 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials 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 Heidelberg Materials this past year, is well underway.Full story -
TSX Broadway and Palace Theater Redevelopment Wins Awards
May 5, 2025, 11:33 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials is proud to have supplied slag cement for the award-winning TSX Broadway and Palace Theater Redevelopment project.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials North America Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Winyah STAR® Plant Commercial Operations
Apr 29, 2025, 07:42 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials 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 -
Heidelberg Materials North America Growing South Carolina Footprint
Apr 16, 2025, 10:02 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials North America today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new aggregates distribution terminal in Colleton County.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials Completes Acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc. and its subsidiaries
Apr 1, 2025, 11:48 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials 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 -
Heidelberg Materials Gives Back Through Youth Sports Initiatives
Dec 18, 2024, 10:49 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials North America works diligently to fulfill our vision of “simple actions build strong communities” by supporting initiatives in our local communities focusing on Arts and Education, Environment, and Health & Well-being.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials 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 SiegHeidelberg Materials 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 -
Heidelberg Materials North America Announces Sustainable Advancements at Edmonton Cement Plant
Nov 14, 2024, 12:43 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials 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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Heidelberg Materials invests in upgrades to cement distribution terminal in Cementon, New York
May 15, 2025, 07:25 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials 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 Heidelberg Materials this past year, is well underway.Full story -
TSX Broadway and Palace Theater Redevelopment Wins Awards
May 5, 2025, 11:33 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials is proud to have supplied slag cement for the award-winning TSX Broadway and Palace Theater Redevelopment project.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials North America Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Winyah STAR® Plant Commercial Operations
Apr 29, 2025, 07:42 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials 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 -
Heidelberg Materials North America Growing South Carolina Footprint
Apr 16, 2025, 10:02 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials North America today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new aggregates distribution terminal in Colleton County.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials Hosts Association Visit at Union Bridge Cement Plant
Apr 14, 2025, 15:30 by Jeff SiegRecently, 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.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials Completes Acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc. and its subsidiaries
Apr 1, 2025, 11:48 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials 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 -
John Vaughan recognized with Carl D. Franks Award by Indiana Ready Mixed Concrete Association
Mar 26, 2025, 11:16 by Jeff SiegAt the 2025 IRMCA Short Course, the Carl D. Franks Award – Cement Producer, was presented to John Vaughan of Heidelberg Materials.Full story -
Tom Kierspe, P.E., Elected Chair of the American Coal Ash Association (ACAA)
Mar 11, 2025, 11:45 by Jeff SiegTom Kierspe, P.E., was elected Chair of the American Coal Ash Association (ACAA) at the Association’s Winter Membership Meeting on January 28-29, 2025.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials North America Announces Funding Commitment from Government of Canada in Support of its Groundbreaking Edmonton CCUS Project
Mar 7, 2025, 11:47 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials North America is pleased to announce that the Government of Canada’s 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’s cement plant in Edmonton, Alberta.Full story