quarries
Slideshow: Keeney Sand & Stone
Pit & Quarry recently visited Keeney Sand & Stone, a small family-run operation based in Painesville, Ohio. The father-and-son team of Dennis and Kevin Keeney lead the operation, which produces six salable products. Most of Keeney's products are used in… Keep Reading
CalCIMA distributes awards to several members
The California Construction & Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA) recently recognized several members who made outstanding contributions during 2013. Jim Good, retired and previously with the law firm Gresham Savage Nolan & Tilden, received the association's President's Award. Good, who served… Keep Reading
Lafarge still active in enriching former quarry site
Lafarge donated $23,000 to support and grow a volunteer program that is currently active making one of its former quarries in Winnipeg, Canada, a recreational center. A presentation was made as part of a breakfast in celebration of National Volunteer… Keep Reading
Holcim, Aggregate Industries mark centennial with service
Holcim U.S. and Aggregate Industries U.S. launched an employee volunteer initiative to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its parent company, Holcim Ltd. To mark the milestone, the company launched Together for Communities, an initiative in which employees led local volunteer… Keep Reading
Vulcan makes series of moves to boost liquidity
Vulcan Materials Co. recently completed a set of transactions that generated $149 million, including the sales of reclaimed and excess land in California, one small quarry in Virginia and a percentage of future production at four South Carolina quarries. The… Keep Reading