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Accolades and Press Releases

Member Accolades

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ARPA Driver of the Quarter Winner: 3rd Quarter 2011

The Arizona Rock Products Association awarded Larry Mata with Arizona Metro Mix as the Truck Driver of the 3rd Quarter on Thursday, October 20, 2011. The Arizona Rock Products Truck Driver of the Quarter Award acknowledges the significant contribution of truck drivers to the growth and success of individual companies and the rock products industry. Larry Mata brings 30 years experience as a truck driver to the job every day accompianied by enthusianm, safe practices and professionalism. He has been recognized with the Driver Gold Award , Metro Mix Driver of the Quarter -2011 Award and the Driver Safety Award in 2010. Congratulations to Larry Mata for a job well done!

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ARPA Driver of the Quarter Winners: 1st Quarter 2011

The Arizona Rock Products Truck Driver of the Quarter Award acknowledges the significant contribution of truck drivers to the growth and success of individual companies and the rock products industry. CTI, Inc’s William McConnell was awarded on Thursday, April 21, 2011 as the 1st Quarter winner for bulk haul. This is a distinguished honor to members of the aggregate, concrete, cement and asphalt delivery industry and recognizes the driver’s career achievement, safety performance, professionalism, competence and customer service skills. William McConnell has 16 years of service with CTI and has excelled in safety performance and leadership. William is a lead driver and a releave dispatcher who provides excellent customer service. Congratulations to William McConnell, ARPA’s 2011 1st Quarter Bulk Haul Winner!

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The Arizona Rock Products Truck Driver of the Quarter Award acknowledges the significant contribution of truck drivers to the growth and success of individual companies and the rock products industry. CalPortland’s Mike Rogers is the 1st Quarter winner for ready mix. This is a distinguished honor to members of the aggregate, concrete, cement and asphalt delivery industry and recognizes the driver’s career achievement, safety performance, professionalism, competence and customer service skills. Mike Mogers has 14 years of service with CalPortland with a perfect safety record with no accidents or injuries. He is reliable, efficient and always gets the job done. Mike is an excellent employee with qualities and skills that are truly hard to find. Congratulations to Mike Rogers, ARPA’s 2011 1st Quarter Ready Mix Winner!

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ARPA Driver of the Quarter: 3rd Quarter Bulk Haul Winner

The Arizona Rock Products Truck Driver of the Quarter Award acknowledges the significant contribution of truck drivers to the growth and success of individual companies and the rock products industry. CTI, Inc’s, Rudolph William Kroll was awarded on Thursday, November 18, 2010 as the 3rd Quarter winner for bulk haul. This is a distinguished honor to members of the aggregate, concrete, cement and asphalt delivery industry and recognizes the driver’s career achievement, safety performance, professionalism, competence and customer service skills. Rudolph William Kroll has 25 years of service with CTI and has excelled in safety performance and professionalism. He has also received a certificate of excellence in safety performance and the valued employee award. Rudolph exudes a high level of confidence, attention to detail and outstanding customer service. His interaction with management and fellow workers is always pleasurable and he goes above and beyond his duties and responsibilities. Congratulations to Rudolph William Kroll, ARPA’s 3rd Quarter Bulk Haul Winner!

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ARPA Driver of the Quarter: 3rd Quarter Ready Mix Winner

The Arizona Rock Products Truck Driver of the Quarter Award acknowledges the significant contribution of truck drivers to the growth and success of individual companies and the rock products industry. Hanson Heidelberg’s, Bart Ashley was awarded on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 as the 3rd Quarter winner for ready mix. This is a distinguished honor to members of the aggregate, concrete, cement and asphalt delivery industry and recognizes the driver’s career achievement, safety performance, professionalism, competence and customer service skills. Bart Ashley has an outstanding safety record, working for Hanson for the past 11 years. He is the driver trainer for all new drivers and also re-certifies re-hired drivers for the company. He also conducts the Smith System Training program and is a back up batchman. Bart is a team leader and has excellent people skills not only with his fellow co-workers but with customers who actually request him on their jobs. Congratulations Bart Ashley, ARPA’s 3rd quarter Ready Mix Driver of the Quarter winner!

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Vulcan Receives National Recognition for Wildlife Habitat

(California) — Vulcan Materials Company, Western Division announced today that the wildlife habitat at its Sacramento Aggregate Plant in Sacramento, California, has received official recertification from the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC).

Vulcan’s Sacramento Aggregate Plant is one of 41 Vulcan sites with WHC-certified wildlife habitats. Certification requirements are stringent and sites must be recertified every two years.

Alan Wessel, President of Vulcan’s Western Division said, “I applaud our employees’ efforts to create and maintain wildlife habitats. Through these and other activities, we demonstrate our continuing commitment to environmental stewardship while providing essential infrastructure materials that are required by the U.S. economy.”

Source: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vulcan-receives-national-recognition-for-wildlife-habitat-104152028.ht

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ARPA Driver of the Quarter: 2nd Quarter Ready Mix Winner

The Arizona Rock Products Truck Driver of the Quarter Award acknowledges the significant contribution of truck drivers to the growth and success of individual companies and the rock products industry. Rick Jeffries with Hanson Aggregates was awarded on Monday, August 16, 2010 as the 2nd Quarter winner for ready mix. This is a distinguished honor to members of the aggregate, concrete, cement and asphalt delivery industry and recognizes the driver’s career achievement, safety performance, professionalism, competence and customer service skills. Rick Jeffries holds a perfect safety record, working for Hanson for the past 11 years. He has conducted the Smith System Training program for all employees for the past 4 years, which is a required class for drivers of all company vehicles. Rick is a leader for his company and heads all safety meetings in their west valley plants. Congratulations Rick Jeffries, ARPA’s 2nd quarter Ready Mix Driver of the Quarter winner!

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ARPA Driver of the Quarter: 2nd Quarter Bulk Haul Winner

The Arizona Rock Products Truck Driver of the Quarter Award acknowledges the significant contribution of truck drivers to the growth and success of individual companies and the rock products industry. Carlos Gonzales with CTI, An Arizona Corp. was awarded on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 as the 2nd Quarter winner for bulk haul. This is a distinguished honor to members of the aggregate, concrete, cement and asphalt delivery industry and recognizes the driver’s career achievement, safety performance, professionalism, competence and customer service skills. Carlos is a bulk pneumatic driver for CTI, An Arizona Corp. and has also been the recipient of their Annual Safety Award 2 years in a row. Congratulations to Carlos Gonzales for a safe job well done.O

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ARPA Announces Winners of Community Excellence Program

The ARPA Community Relations Award Program began in 2005 to recognize aggregate producers whose community involvement and support activities have enhanced the public’s perception and support of the aggregates industry. On June 25, 2010, at the ARPA Convention, the winners were presented with their awards. Third place went to CalPortlandfor their Coolidge Facility, second place went to FNF Construction and the winner of this years Community Excellence Award Program went to Lafarge NA, Sun City Aggregates facility. Congratulations to all three companies for their community relations efforts and going above and beyond as good neighbors and responsible corporate citizens.

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Sentinel of Safety Award Winner

Gila River Sand and Gravelwon the Sentinel of Safety award andthe Rock Mountain District Safe Mine Achievement Award in 2009. This is awarded for best record for all sand andgravel operations in 9 states. To celebrate this outstanding achievement, Gila River Sand and Gravel’s Maricopa Plant had a cook out on Wednesday, November 25, 2009. Congratulations!

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First Concrete Habitat for Humanity® Home

Salt River Materials Group (SRMG) broke ground on a concrete home for Habitat for Humanity in August 2009. Partnering with Phoenix-area contractors and suppliers to demonstrate “green” building technologies in the first concrete Habitat for Humanity® home in Arizona. The home is constructed with above-grade concrete walls, conditioned attic space that includes spray foam in the roof deck, and energy-efficient windows and HVAC equipment. These elements combine to allow the home to reach the coveted “Net Zero” energy designation. The project’s additional “green” products will contribute to an overall LEED® for Homes Platinum designation. Among 200 entries, the Habitat home was selected to be in the “Contemporary Desert Living Tour” sponsored by the U.S. Green Building Council and will be featured at the Greenbuild® International Conference and Expo in November in Phoenix.