Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association
OAIMA awarded for public outreach efforts
The Ohio Aggregates and Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA) received the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ 2014 Mineral Education- Public Outreach award for its efforts to raise awareness of the aggregates industry. OAIMA and the Miami County (Ohio) Park District launched… Keep Reading
Project STONE workshop educates on aggregates industry
Project STONE (Science Teaching in Ohio's New Economy) celebrated its 5th year in 2014. This teachers education program includes hands-on learning opportunities including visits to OAIMA (Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association) members operations in Ohio. Teachers learn how to… Keep Reading
Reasons for optimism
At the Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association meeting in Columbus this month, Jerry Wray, director of the Ohio Department of Transportation, was less than optimistic about the chances for a large, multi-year highway bill anytime soon. “We will standing… Keep Reading
Broadcaster highlights OAIMA meeting
The Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA) held its Annual Meeting & Trade Show last week in Columbus, Ohio. About 550 attendees were on hand to visit with 72 exhibiting companies. The event's featured speaker was Marty Brennaman, Hall… Keep Reading
Promoting aggregates to next generations
Evan Hartley, a chemistry teacher at Bishop Hartley High School in Columbus, Ohio, knew little about the aggregates industry before 2011. But Hartley gained new knowledge of aggregates two summers ago after participating in an earth and space science program… Keep Reading
Industry promotion discussed at Ohio trade show
The Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA) hosted its annual meeting and trade show Nov. 15-16 in Columbus, Ohio. About 500 manufacturers, dealers and producers attended the event, which featured more than 50 exhibitors. A few educational sessions were… Keep Reading
Ohio promoting aggregates awareness this week
The Ohio General Assembly has designated this week as Ohio Aggregates and Industrial Minerals Awareness Week. The goal is to educate the public, increase awareness and recognize the important contributions of the state's aggregates and industrial minerals industry to construction and transportation,… Keep Reading
MSHA promoting summer water safety through program
MSHA, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and the Ohio Aggregates and Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA) are collaborating to promote summer water safety through the Stay-Out and Stay-Alive program. Now in its 14th year, the program warns outdoor enthusiasts, ATV… Keep Reading
Kids take to ‘Sand Mine’
The Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA) held a "Sand Mine" event, which was attended by more than 2,500 elementary school children during the week, and another 1,000 kids and parents on Family Day, May 19. Pat Jacomet, executive… Keep Reading
