Choosing a sustainable path is smart business. We save money and reduce our carbon footprint at the same time. In an effort to become a more sustainable manufacturer we are constantly finding new ways to improve our practices. Below are some recent steps we have taken to lower our impact on the environment. We intend to keep improving so check back often to see our latest successes.

Manage the company business safety and environmental practices in an ethical manner with regard to customers, supplies, employees and communities in which we work.
  • Acting as a good corporate citizen in all communities where we do business
  • Developing innovative new practices and products which contribute to environmental benefits for customers, employees, and shareholders
  • Provide customers and communities we work in with products which are representative of environmental best practices
In each of our three areas of focus, we outline how we are currently contributing and our goals for the future

Acting as a good corporate citizen in all communities where we do business

All company facilities

  • Utilize appropriate practices in managing stormwater, including oil and water separators in certain facilities
  • Recycling programs
  • Introduction of hybrid company vehicles

Manufacturing and Mining

  • Water from grinding or other remanufacturing facilities is 100% recycled
  • All plants and mining operations incorporate best practices in soil and reclamation. In addition utilize dry storage sheds for mined clay which reduces particulate discharge into local watersheds
Developing innovative new practices and products which contribute to environmental benefits for customers, employees, and shareholders
  • All plants use high-efficiency, variable speed fan motors which use less electricity
  • Low-efficiency machinery motors are replaced with newer high-efficiency motors as required
  • Plants and distribution yards use propane fuel for forklifts which has lower emissions than gas or diesel-powered vehicles
  • Curing systems for concrete designed for maximum fuel efficiency
  • Local operations reduce shipping and fuel costs, thus reducing carbon footprint of the region by eliminating need for materials from outside the region. Logistics systems reduce overall miles traveled and energy use
Provide our customers with and communities with products representative of environmental best practices
  • Full line of permeable paver products
  • Entire manufactured product line qualify for contribution towards LEED credits assigned by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC)
  • New products made with recycled content