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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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Heidelberg Materials Global Sustainability Leadership Visits Sites in Indiana and South Carolina
Oct 23, 2025, 13:07 by Jeff SiegLast week, Heidelberg Materials 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.Full story -
Iowa Lieutenant Governor Visits Mason City Cement Plant
Oct 21, 2025, 12:11 by Jeff SiegOn Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, Heidelberg Materials 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 -
Heidelberg Materials North America strengthens footprint in British Columbia with acquisition of Island Aggregates
Oct 20, 2025, 10:40 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials 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 -
Heidelberg Materials North America Surpasses 8 Million Tons of Harvested Coal Ash Processed for Beneficial Use
Oct 1, 2025, 06:49 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials 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 -
Heidelberg Materials North America Honored as 2024 Big Sweep Partner of the Year
Sep 19, 2025, 12:00 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials 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.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials Welcomes U.S. Congressman Jefferson Shreve to Mitchell Cement Plant
Sep 2, 2025, 16:11 by Jeff SiegOn Friday August 22, 2025, Heidelberg Materials 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 -
Heidelberg Materials North America Introduces HROC
Aug 11, 2025, 10:08 by Jeff SiegAs mentioned during the Heidelberg Materials Capitals Markets Day, we're excited to introduce the Heidelberg Materials 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 -
Heidelberg Materials North America to acquire BURNCO’s Edmonton assets
Jul 31, 2025, 09:56 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials 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 -
Heidelberg Materials Welcomes U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson to Mason City Cement Plant
Jul 11, 2025, 13:39 by Jeff SiegOn Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Heidelberg Materials 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 -
Heidelberg Materials Appoints Bill Fedorka as SVP Fly Ash, Following Jim Clayton’s Retirement
Jun 30, 2025, 14:16 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials 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 -
Heidelberg Materials North America Acquires Concrete Recycling Business in Calgary
Jun 3, 2025, 07:02 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials 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 Heidelberg Materials
Jun 2, 2025, 06:47 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials North America is pleased to announce that its recently acquired subsidiary, Giant Resource Recovery (GRR!), will rebrand to Heidelberg Materials 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 SiegHeidelberg Materials 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 -
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 Global Sustainability Leadership Visits Sites in Indiana and South Carolina
Oct 23, 2025, 13:07 by Jeff SiegLast week, Heidelberg Materials 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.Full story -
Iowa Lieutenant Governor Visits Mason City Cement Plant
Oct 21, 2025, 12:11 by Jeff SiegOn Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, Heidelberg Materials 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 -
Heidelberg Materials North America strengthens footprint in British Columbia with acquisition of Island Aggregates
Oct 20, 2025, 10:40 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials 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 -
Heidelberg Materials North America Surpasses 8 Million Tons of Harvested Coal Ash Processed for Beneficial Use
Oct 1, 2025, 06:49 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials 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 -
Heidelberg Materials North America Honored as 2024 Big Sweep Partner of the Year
Sep 19, 2025, 12:00 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials 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.Full story -
Heidelberg Materials Welcomes U.S. Congressman Jefferson Shreve to Mitchell Cement Plant
Sep 2, 2025, 16:11 by Jeff SiegOn Friday August 22, 2025, Heidelberg Materials 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 -
Heidelberg Materials North America Introduces HROC
Aug 11, 2025, 10:08 by Jeff SiegAs mentioned during the Heidelberg Materials Capitals Markets Day, we're excited to introduce the Heidelberg Materials 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 -
Heidelberg Materials North America to acquire BURNCO’s Edmonton assets
Jul 31, 2025, 09:56 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials 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 -
Heidelberg Materials Welcomes U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson to Mason City Cement Plant
Jul 11, 2025, 13:39 by Jeff SiegOn Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Heidelberg Materials 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 -
Heidelberg Materials Appoints Bill Fedorka as SVP Fly Ash, Following Jim Clayton’s Retirement
Jun 30, 2025, 14:16 by Jeff SiegHeidelberg Materials 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