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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. -
Sherman Industries Supports The Exceptional Foundation Fundraiser
Sherman Industries, LLC, a Lehigh Hanson subsidiary in Alabama, recently sponsored and participated in The Exceptional Foundation’s annual Chili Cook-Off. -
Houston Employees Help with Hurricane Rescue & Relief Efforts
When Hurricane Harvey struck the Houston area in late August, a number of our employees stepped in to help their community. Darryn Lindsey, Area Operations Manager, Hanson Aggregates worked with fellow Hanson managers, Sean Steagall and Jake McCurry, to rescue people in a nearby flooded neighborhood. The team used a boat from the Brazos plant to pick up and evacuate more than 25 people. -
Hanson Aggregates in Wise County Assists with Veterans Memorial Project
As visible as our facilities can be in the communities where we operate, it is critical for the company to be a safe and responsible corporate citizen. We must be leaders in employee safety and environmental sustainability as well as being proactive within the local government and a supporter of area schools, chambers of commerce and charitable organizations. -
Lehigh Cement Company Announces Multiple Promotions at Mitchell Plant
Lehigh Cement Company LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lehigh Hanson, Inc., today announced multiple promotions in several key management positions. -
Five Lehigh Hanson Cement Plants Earn EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Certification
Lehigh Hanson, Inc. is pleased to announce that five of its cement plants have earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) prestigious ENERGY STAR certification for 2017. The company’s cement manufacturing plants in Leeds, Ala., Union Bridge, Md., Buda, Texas, Redding, Calif. and Waco, Texas, all perform within the top 25 percent of cement plants nationwide for energy efficiency and meet strict energy efficiency performance levels set by the EPA. This is the fourth consecutive year the Union Bridge plant has received ENERGY STAR certification and the third consecutive year for the Leeds plant. -
Hanson Hosts Lithonia Chamber of Commerce
Hanson Aggregates‘ Lithonia (Georgia) Quarry hosted the Greater Lithonia Chamber of Commerce’s final Coffee Connections of 2017 and offered business owners and stakeholders a bus tour of the operation, On Common Ground News reports. Quarry Office Manager Chris Edwards led the tour through the entire operation, including the pit at the bottom of Pine Mountain where the rock is excavated. -
Lehigh Hanson’s Kent Pilip Recognized As One of 50 Rising Stars in IT
Lehigh Hanson, Inc. is pleased to announce that Kent Pilip has been recognized by IDG's CIO and the CIO Executive Council as a 2018 CIO Ones to Watch honoree. The award identifies rising stars in IT -- the senior staff destined to become the CIOs of the future. The honorees were selected by CIOs of today's leading organizations and will be recognized publicly at the AGENDA18 conference, March 19-21, 2018, in Miami, Florida. -
Lehigh Hanson's Princeton Quarry Donates $65K to Habitat for Humanity
Lehigh Hanson's Princeton Quarry recently donated $65,000 to cover the costs of Habitat for Humanity of Johnston County's next home building project in Princeton for a needy family. Employees at the Princeton Quarry and the area office have already volunteered countless hours on two previous Habitat for Humanity projects in the county.
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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 -
Heidelberg Materials Finalizes Award Contract with U.S. DOE for Mitchell, Indiana, Cement Plant Industrial Demonstrations Program Funding
Aug 14, 2024, 11:55 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials North America is pleased to announce it has finalized award negotiations with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED).Full story -
Heidelberg Materials Expands Reach in Central New York with acquisition of Carver Sand & Gravel
Jul 29, 2024, 11:25 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials North America announced today that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Carver Sand & Gravel, the largest aggregates producer in the Albany, New York, area.Full story -
U.S. EPA Selects Heidelberg Materials for Up to $5 Million in Funding for EPD Project
Jul 18, 2024, 06:58 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials North America is pleased to announce it has been selected for award negotiation to receive up to $5 million in funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to create a robust, web-based tool that can help ready-mix concrete, cement and aggregate facilities to quickly produce high-quality Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).Full story
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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 -
Stan Dacus Recognized by Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association
Sep 17, 2024, 17:19 by Jeff SiegStan Dacus, a Vice President for Heidelberg Materials North America’s Southwest Region, was recently honored with the Bob Beard Good Neighbor Award, a prestigious accolade given by the Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA).Full story -
Quick Compaction with Revolve™ Recycled Aggregates
Sep 4, 2024, 17:31 by Jeff SiegJK Tobin selects Revolve™ R30, a blended recycled aggregate subbase material, for use in warehouse project.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials Finalizes Award Contract with U.S. DOE for Mitchell, Indiana, Cement Plant Industrial Demonstrations Program Funding
Aug 14, 2024, 11:55 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials North America is pleased to announce it has finalized award negotiations with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED).Full story -
A Story of Coexistence: Great Horned Owls at Pine Ridge
Aug 12, 2024, 14:13 by Jeff SiegEarlier this year, our Pine Ridge Sand and Gravel facility in Springfield, Manitoba, had the unique privilege of hosting a family of Great Horned Owls at the site.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials Expands Reach in Central New York with acquisition of Carver Sand & Gravel
Jul 29, 2024, 11:25 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials North America announced today that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Carver Sand & Gravel, the largest aggregates producer in the Albany, New York, area.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials North America and Pronto Announce Trial of Autonomous Haulage Solution Technology in Quarry Operations
Jul 25, 2024, 08:17 by Jeff SiegPronto, a Silicon Valley-based autonomy pioneer, and Heidelberg Materials North America, a leading producer of construction materials, are pleased to announce their plans to deploy Pronto’s Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) at Heidelberg Materials Lake Bridgeport quarry in Texas. TFull story