The Arizona Rock Products Association (ARPA)

Our Mission

Arizona Rock Products Association promotes and preserves safe production and the sustainability of the rock products industry through active involvement in the community, regulatory, and political processes.

Who We Are

The ARIZONA ROCK PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION (ARPA) is a trade organization, that for over 65 years has represented companies producing nearly all the aggregate materials in the State of Arizona. ARPA is the oldest Mining Association in Arizona and our membership includes producers or suppliers of aggregate, asphaltic concrete, ready mix concrete, asphalt and portland cement, as well as trucking firms, paving contractors and other aggregate end users, material testing labs and ancillary companies. Members benefit from the Association’s professional and knowledgeable staff that is dedicated to preserving the sustainability of the rock products industry.

With our outstanding safety and environmental record, substantial economic benefits and active social and political involvement, ARPA members, associates and employees are proud of our contribution to the growth of Arizona and to the future of our people and communities.

ADVOCACY

“Arizona, our beautiful state, was built on mining.” – Former Arizona Governor, Jan Brewer

COMMUNITY RELATIONS

“By working together, we can make Arizona a place where everyone has an opportunity for a better life.” – Former Arizona Governor, Doug Ducey

REGULATORY

“I can always count on the Arizona Rock Products Association and its members to not only provide helpful ideas for improvement but to also participate in finding workable solutions for processes in key state agencies.” – Henry Darwin, Former Chief of Operations, United States Environmental Protection Agency

ARPA Industry Video

ARPA Newsletter – June 2025

ARPA Archived Newsletters

Calendar Of Events

Welcome New Members

Rock Products Industry Brochure

Arizona Rock Products Sponsor Recognition Board

2026 Economic Impact of the Arizona Rock Products Industry

Prepared by the Seidman Research Institute at the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, this Economic Impact analysis highlights the significant contributions of Arizona’s rock products industry to the state’s economy. The report examines direct commodity output, the industry’s overall economic impact, county-by-county contributions, and the thousands of jobs the industry creates and supports. As the foundation of Arizona’s roads, bridges, buildings, and other essential infrastructure, the rock products industry plays a vital role in building and maintaining the state’s infrastructure while driving economic growth and development across Arizona.

Regulatory and Permitting Journey for Arizona Construction Materials Mining:

Created in partnership with the University of Arizona’s School of Mining & Mineral Resources, this guide outlines the step-by-step journey through the rigorous regulatory and permitting process for Arizona construction materials mining. From pre-construction to reclamation, there are 45+ extensive requirements to meet, including a minimum of 9 that require public input. Routine and complaint-driven inspections by city, county, state, and federal agencies throughout the process are not depicted.

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Lifecycle of Aggregates Brochure Now Available:

Created in partnership with the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), this brochure shows step-by-step the process of mining aggregates in Arizona along with a facility’s various lifecycle stages. From extraction to crushing into smaller materials, to the product use in infrastructure and site reclamation.

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Aggregate Protection Guidance Now Available:

One of the most critical elements affecting the sustainability of future development is the availability of affordable construction materials. These valuable aggregates consisting of sand, aggregate, and crushed rock or stone become aggregate base, cement, ready mixed concrete, asphalt, are the crucial building materials for every residential, commercial, industrial, and public infrastructure project. The Aggregate Protection Guidance explains why planning for these materials matters and offers proposals to avoid costly logistical, environmental, & land use planning conflicts.

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ARPA‘s primary goal is to track key environmental, safety, transportation and governmental affairs and educate our members on the potential impact of current issues. Further, it is through intense political involvement at state and local levels that ARPA continues to make its greatest strides. ARPA provides the forum for key committees such as; environment, community relations, safety, transportation, concrete and asphalt technical committees and governmental affairs, whose work is the precursor to legislative initiative.

ARPA provides substantial benefits to our members and the communities in which we serve and operate. ARPA supports numerous technical and educational committees focused on environmental, safety, quality and transportation issues and these committees form the nucleus of ARPA‘s aggressive participation in state and community affairs. ARPA and its members strive to work productively within the political and regulatory infrastructure in order to continue to improve the lives of others and invest in the future of our communities.

ARPA, our members and employees care about the communities in which we live and work. As such, member companies, and associations are active participants in charitable, educational, and social issues, and work diligently to ensure that the benefits of our organization and industry span the diverse social and economic needs of our State.

WELCOME TO ARPA