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 September offerings with a West Coast Producer member and an East Coast Associate member - see below for their respective Web site links. This week's industry milestone: In 1919, Oregon became the first state to level a fuel tax on gasoline to finance road construction; today, still the primary method of financing road building and maintenance.

A. Teichert & Son, Inc. - Adolph Teichert immigrated to New York from Germany in 1866 and he was recruited by the California Artificial Stone Paving Company in the 1870's. Some of his earliest work can still be seen in Golden Gate Park and near the Mark Hopkins Hotel in San Francisco. He came to Sacramento to work on laying the sidewalks around the original State Capitol building. He then started his own business in 1887 by building walkways, cellar floors, sidewalks, fencing and other projects. Read more.

An NRMCA producer member since 1990

Nycon Corporation - Nycon pioneered the use of fibers for secondary reinforcement in many products including concrete, asphalt, plastic and soils. Nycon has a broad portfolio of reinforcing fibers, which include "Green", nylon, polypropylene, AR glass, steel, macro, high-dosage synthetic fibers, PVA and steel/synthetic blends. With headquarters in Fairless Hills, PA, Nycon markets its products worldwide. Its sales and distribution network includes 35 domestic and 20 international sales representatives. Nycon’s U.S. distribution centers are located in California, Florida and Pennsylvania. Read more.

An NRMCA Associate member since 2010