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Find a Concrete Cure Truck Make a Big Impact
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Lehigh Cement plant in Mitchell, Indiana, Hosts Tour for MSHA
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Lehigh Cement is first in North America with cement Environmental Product Declarations using the new PCR
Lehigh Hanson, Inc. is pleased to announce that its Lehigh Cement operations have published the first cement plant-product specific Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) utilizing the new North American Product Category Rule (PCR) . -
Permanente & Tehachapi Plants Receive PCA’s Chairman’s Safety Performance Award
On May 14, 2020, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced the winners of 2019 Chairman’s Safety Performance Awards, which recognize outstanding safety performance in the manufacturing of portland cement, the core ingredient used in all forms of concrete. Lehigh Hanson’s Permanente and Tehachapi cement plants in California received this prestigious award. -
A Message to Our Customers
The spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to impact all of us across North America. Lehigh Hanson has been diligently monitoring the situation and has taken a number of steps to respond to this growing threat in order to protect the safety and health of our employees, our customers and the communities where we do business. -
Lehigh Cement and the International Knowledge Centre Pioneering a Feasibility Study of Full-Scale Carbon Capture Storage (CCS) on Cement
Lehigh Cement (Lehigh) and the International CCS Knowledge Centre (Knowledge Centre) today announced a feasibility study of a full-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) project as a definitive solution to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. -
Lehigh Hanson breaks ground on new cement plant in Mitchell, Indiana
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Lehigh Hanson Names Foundations of Excellence Award Winners
Earlier this year Lehigh Hanson launched the Foundations of Excellence Award, an internal program designed to recognize outstanding business performance during 2018 in the categories of Safety & Health and Environmental Performance. The program reinforces the company’s commitment in each of these important areas by selecting one of our operations in each category for their best practices. -
Advantages of Slag Cement, now on AEC Daily
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Giving Back to the Communities Where We Do Business
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Lehigh Cement Company receives air permit for new plant in Mitchell, Indiana
Lehigh Hanson, Inc. recently announced that its Lehigh Cement Company plant in Mitchell, Ind., has received from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) the permit necessary to begin the construction of a new plant. -
Sustainable Concrete
Concrete forms the foundation for our infrastructure and plays a key role in building our communities. It is also one of the most sustainable choices for construction. Lehigh Hanson is committed to further enhancing concrete’s inherent sustainability and doing our part to promote environmentally responsible manufacturing. -
PCA recognizes Lehigh Hanson cement plants for safety & environmental innovation
Lehigh Hanson is pleased to announce that two of its Lehigh Cement Company plants were recently recognized by the Portland Cement Association (PCA) for their outstanding safety and environmental efforts. -
Four Cement Plants Earn EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Certification
Lehigh Hanson, Inc. is pleased to announce that four of its cement plants have earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) prestigious ENERGY STAR certification for 2018. -
Lehigh Hanson Announces 2018 Quarry Life Award Winners for North America
Lehigh Hanson is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 Quarry Life Award for North America. The Quarry Life Award program is HeidelbergCement’s international research and education competition focusing on mining sites and the need to raise awareness about the biological value of mineral extraction sites worldwide. -
Hanson Aggregates Donates Reclaimed Mine Property to Carolina Waterfowl Rescue
Hanson Aggregates, a subsidiary of Lehigh Hanson, Inc., recently donated approximately 200 acres of reclaimed mining property at its Marlboro Sand & Gravel site in Bennettsville, South Carolina, to Carolina Waterfowl Rescue (CWR), a non-profit wildlife rescue organization that provides sanctuary, rescue and rehabilitation for wildlife, farmed and exotic animals. -
Lori Tiefenthaler Receives 2018 John P. Gleason, Jr., Leadership Award
Congratulations to Lehigh Hanson's Lori Tiefenthaler on receiving the 2018 John P. Gleason Leadership Award for Market Development. -
Lehigh Hanson announces modernization of its Lehigh Cement Company plant in Mitchell, Ind.
Lehigh Hanson, Inc. is pleased to announce plans for modernization and expansion of its Lehigh Cement Company plant in Mitchell. The company will invest more than $600 million in the plant modernization project which will increase production capacity while also significantly reducing energy usage and emissions per ton of cement produced. -
Lehigh Cement Sponsors SkillsUSA’s National Leadership and Skills Conference Masonry Competition
This week, our Brixment brand will be a sponsor at SkillUSA’s National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) Masonry Competition in Louisville, Kentucky. -
Lehigh Cement Company Mitchell Plant Wins Governor’s Century Award
The Lehigh Cement Company plant in Mitchell, IN, was recently awarded the Governor’s Century Business Award, which honors Indiana businesses that have remained in operation for at least 100 years and have demonstrated a commitment to community service.
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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 -
Heidelberg Materials North America Announces New Milestone for Mitchell CCS Project
Feb 24, 2025, 14:56 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials North America is excited to announce a significant milestone at its Mitchell, Indiana, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project.Full story -
Hillman Garage Honored for Sustainable Concrete Construction
Feb 18, 2025, 14:29 by Jeff SiegSlag cement supplied by Heidelberg Materials 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.Full story -
Mitchell Plant Wins Silver Award in the Industrial Paving Category at American Concrete Pavement Association Awards
Jan 27, 2025, 11:06 by Jeff SiegWe are pleased to announce that the Heidelberg Materials cement plant in Mitchell, Indiana, was selected as the American Concrete Pavement Association Silver Award winner in the Industrial Paving Category.Full story -
West Girard Avenue Bridge: Winner of a 2024 PCI Design Award
Jan 22, 2025, 11:27 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials is proud to have supplied slag cement for a bridge that received a 2024 PCI Design Award in the category “Transportation Award: Best Bridge with a Main Span up to 75 Feet.”Full story -
Hindu American Religious Center Phase VII Building: Winner of a 2024 PCI Design Award
Jan 15, 2025, 10:07 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials supplied Type III cement for the Hindu American Religious Center Phase VII Building in Hightstown, NJ, which won the 2024 PCI Design Award “Religious Structure Honorable Mention.”Full story -
Harry W. Nice Memorial/Senator Thomas “Mac” Middleton Bridge: Winner of a 2024 PCI Design Award
Jan 13, 2025, 10:59 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials supplied cement, fly ash and slag for the Harry W. Nice Memorial/Senator Thomas 'Mac' Middleton Bridge, winner of the 2024 PCI Design Award “Transportation Award: Best Bridge with a Main Span from 76-200 Feet.”Full story -
SEFA Rebrands to Heidelberg Materials
Jan 2, 2025, 07:00 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials North America is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, SEFA, has joined the Heidelberg Materials brand effective today.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 -
Fern Hollow Bridge Replacement: Winner of a 2024 PCI Design Award
Dec 16, 2024, 14:59 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials 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 “Bridge with a Main Span from 76-200 Feet Honorable Mention.”Full story -
The Importance of Supporting the Red Cross: A Lifeline for Communities in Crisis
Dec 11, 2024, 14:10 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials 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.Full story -
Material Solutions to Protect and Promote Biodiversity
Dec 5, 2024, 13:37 by Jeff SiegAs a company that engages in extractive activities, Heidelberg Materials 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.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 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 -
Heidelberg Materials North America Announces New Milestone for Mitchell CCS Project
Feb 24, 2025, 14:56 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials North America is excited to announce a significant milestone at its Mitchell, Indiana, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project.Full story -
Hillman Garage Honored for Sustainable Concrete Construction
Feb 18, 2025, 14:29 by Jeff SiegSlag cement supplied by Heidelberg Materials 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.Full story -
Mitchell Plant Wins Silver Award in the Industrial Paving Category at American Concrete Pavement Association Awards
Jan 27, 2025, 11:06 by Jeff SiegWe are pleased to announce that the Heidelberg Materials cement plant in Mitchell, Indiana, was selected as the American Concrete Pavement Association Silver Award winner in the Industrial Paving Category.Full story -
West Girard Avenue Bridge: Winner of a 2024 PCI Design Award
Jan 22, 2025, 11:27 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials is proud to have supplied slag cement for a bridge that received a 2024 PCI Design Award in the category “Transportation Award: Best Bridge with a Main Span up to 75 Feet.”Full story