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. concludes its August submissions with two more histories of Producer and Associate members - see below for their respective Web site links. This week's industry milestone: In 1995, roughly 2.5 million cubic yards of concrete was used to construct Denver International Airport runways, taxiways and aprons.

Sequatchie Concrete Service - In 1954, Robert R. Thomas and Sam Hunter formed the Hunter Ready Mix Concrete Company. A batch plant consisting of two aggregate bins and a bucket elevator was erected on a lot adjacent to the railroad. Cement was purchased in bags from the Penn Dixie Cement Company. The only delivery vehicle was one truck with a 3 ½ yard Rex mixer. The company’s first order was 100 yards to Brown Brothers Construction Company for pavement for the Texaco Station at the corner of 4th Street and Cedar Avenue. Read more.

An NRMCA producer member since 2003

FMI Corporation - FMI is a provider of management consulting, investment banking and research to the engineering and construction industry. The company was founded by Dr. Emol A. Fails in 1953 and now has professionals in offices across the U.S. FMI delivers innovative, customized solutions to contractors; construction materials producers, manufacturers and suppliers of building materials and equipment, owners and developers, engineers and architects, utilities and construction industry trade associations. Read more.

An NRMCA Associate Member since 1997