NRMCA Celebrates 100 Years of Ready Mixed Concrete in the U.S.

NRMCA's celebration of the 100th anniversary of ready mixed concrete in the U.S. continues its May offerings with the histories of another Producer and Associate member. See below for the two companies we've selected for this week, along with a link to those companies respective Web sites for more information. This week's industry milestone: Founded in 1916, the Portland Cement Association has had the same mission for almost 100 years: "Improve and expand the uses of Portland cement and concrete."

Ameron Hawaii - Honolulu Construction & Draying Co., Ltd. was formed in 1908 by a quarry owner, three construction men and a retired sea captain. The base of the business was the draying of construction materials by horse-drawn wagons. In the business community, the company became known as HC&D. In 1932, a moving and storage division was formed with quarrying and ready mixed concrete remaining the major business operation. During the 1930's and 1940's, quarries were located in Palolo and Moiliili, but in 1949, rock production moved to the Kapaa Quarry site due to increasing suburban development. Read more.

An NRMCA Producer member since 1945

Ash Grove Cement - The Ash Grove Cement Company started in 1882 in Ash Grove, MO, under the name Ash Grove White Lime Association. The lime that was produced was used for construction and sanitary purposes. In 1908, Ash Grove opened its first cement plant in Chanute, KS. Read more.

An NRMCA Associate member since 1953