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 June offerings with the histories of one of the Association's oldest Producer members along with a relatively newcomer Associate member - see below for their respective Web site links. This week's industry milestone: In 1940, four million square yards of pavement were placed in 2 ½ months for the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

 

Lyman-Richey Corp. - Lyman-Richey Corporation has its origin as the Lyman Sand Company, which was established in 1884 when the company began excavating sand with a clamshell from the Kaw River in Lawrence, KS, and delivering it by horse and wagon. In 1892, the company moved to Nebraska where it has been based ever since. The company’s current name came about from its acquisition of the Richey Sand Company in September 1918. Read more.

An NRMCA Producer member since 1934

Fritz-Pak Corporation - Fritz-Pak Corporation was established in Texas in 1998 from the acquisition of the Concrete Admixtures Division of Fritz Industries. The Fritz-Pak Corporation product line is the result of over 40 years of experience in providing products that enable the concrete producer to save money while improving concrete quality and performance. Read more.

An NRMCA Associate Member since 2007