The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) has announced the winners of the 2020 NRMCA Environmental Excellence Awards recognizing outstanding contributions to protecting the environment and maintaining sound environmental management practices in their operations. The program salutes companies that have not only met, but surpassed governmental compliance requirements and demonstrated a commitment to environmental excellence through plant and staff investment.
“This is an excellent example of the ready mixed concrete industry’s attention to environmental
excellence,” said NRMCA President Michael Philipps. “These winning entries clearly demonstrate the incorporation of environmental management systems into their plants’ operations.”
The program provides awards in three categories based on climatic zones in which the plant is located. Three CalPortland plants were recognized in two zones:
Southern Zone:
1st Place Winner – New River Plant, New River, Arizona
2nd Place – Red Mountain Plant, New River, Arizona
Western Zone:
3rd Place – Snoqualmie Sand & Gravel plant, Snoqualmie, Washington
“We are honored to receive the NRMCA’s Environmental Excellence Award at our New River, Red Mountain and Snoqualmie plants,” said Allen Hamblen. “Our employees and project teams at these plants symbolize CalPortland’s commitment to environmental leadership. We are pleased to see these plants rewarded for their hard work and perseverance towards this goal.”
All plants receiving awards were honored at this year’s virtual ConcreteWorks. Honored facilities will also be featured in an article in an upcoming edition of Concrete Products magazine and be listed on the NRMCA website.
About CalPortland
CalPortland Company is a major producer of cement, ready mixed concrete, aggregates, concrete products and asphalt in the western United States and Canada. Founded in 1891, CalPortland remains a leader in the industry through its commitment to quality, safety, customer service, technical excellence and environmental leadership. The company maintains its headquarters in Glendora, California. For more information about CalPortland Company, visit www.calportland.com
About NRMCA
NRMCA is celebrating 90 years of representing the producers of ready mixed concrete and the
companies that provide materials, equipment and support to the industry. It conducts education, training, promotion, research, engineering, safety, environmental, technological, lobbying and regulatory programs. Learn more at www.nrmca.org
