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Graniterock team member receives top safety award from California industry leaders
Posted by Shanna McCord Crigger on Mon, November 20th, 2023, 9:49 am
When it comes to safety leadership in the construction industry, few individuals stand out likeMike Herges, Graniterock's safety director of 24 years.His contributions were recognized by the industry last week as he was awarded Safety Professional of the Year by the California Construction & Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA).Mike has been the driving force behind many of Graniterock's safety initiatives. From leading SafeStart to spearheading Smith Driving training, MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) trainings and various ... Read More
Graniterock’s assistance to firefighters sparks gratitude from Aromas community
Posted by Shanna McCord Crigger on Wed, November 15th, 2023, 12:23 pm
Quick action by Wilson Quarry haul truck drivers helped Cal Fire firefighters get a handle on a blaze that threatened the Quarry and nearby properties.The blaze started on a neighboring property – a lumber storage yard on Quarry Road.Tracy RegoandRobert Ramirezwere awakened around 3:15 a.m. Oct. 31 with a phone call from Quarry ManagerNick Wenzel, asking if they could help Cal Fire with additional resources.By 4 a.m., they had loaded up Graniterock water trucks to assist ... Read More
Graniterock recognized for environmental excellence
Posted by Shanna McCord Crigger on Tue, October 3rd, 2023, 3:21 pm
Graniterock has been named Environmental Team of the Year by Mapistry, a leading software company whose mobile solutions have transformed how the Company manages environmental compliance at our quarries and materials plants.The award underscores Graniterock’s dedication to sustainable practices and innovation, made possible by the consistent work of team members Nikhita Collins, Reed Carter, Amy Nama, and Josh Basanese, who have been at the forefront of the Mapistry initiative since 2020.They operate within a broader environmental ... Read More
20 years of producing sustainable concrete
Posted by Shanna McCord Crigger on Mon, August 21st, 2023, 12:59 pm
In an era of growing environmental concerns, Graniterock has made great strides in producing low carbon concrete over the past two decades. Through increased use of supplemental cementitious materials (SCMs), Graniterock has helped transform the construction materials industry by significantly reducing carbon emissions. This achievement showcases the company’s commitment to sustainability and a greener future.Over the span of 20 years, Graniterock’s use of SCMs has shot up from an average of 7 percent replacement per yard ... Read More
Students lobby lawmakers with Graniterock rubberized asphalt
Posted by Shanna McCord Crigger on Tue, August 15th, 2023, 12:08 pm
Washington, DC – Graniterock’s rubberized asphalt landed at the nation’s capital this summer for a pitch to lawmakers by elementary school students from southern Virginia who want to see old tires put to new use.Fifth and sixth-graders from Willow Springs Elementary School brought the rubberized asphalt samples to meetings with Senate and House of Representatives staffers to lobby them on productive uses of recycled tires, chiefly the production of rubberized asphalt for paving federal highways.The effort ... Read More
Empowering young minds in mathematics – The Bruce W. Woolpert Algebra Academy returns in-person after four years
Posted by Shanna McCord Crigger on Fri, July 28th, 2023, 11:15 am
Watsonville - The Bruce W. Woolpert Algebra Academy is back with renewed vigor, marking its first in-person session in four years. Scheduled to run July 31 to Aug. 4, the academy takes place at Graniterock’s headquarters and Driscoll’s Cassin Ranch facility.Bringing together 75 eighth-graders from middle schools in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District, Hollister Unified School District, Aromas-San Juan Unified School District and Southside School in Tres Pinos, this immersive educational experience aims to foster ... Read More
Graniterock's decades of support for United Way honored
Posted by Shanna McCord Crigger on Wed, May 24th, 2023, 2:06 pm
Through the care and dedication of our team members, Graniterock received United Way of Santa Cruz County’s Lifetime Champion Award.This award holds special significance for us as we reflect on the humble beginnings of our partnership with the United Way. Back in 1942, Graniterock wrote a $1,000 check that would pave the way for a lifelong commitment to making a positive impact on our community.Receiving the Lifetime Champion Award is a testament to the unwavering dedication ... Read More
From intern to CEO, Peter Lemon selected to lead Graniterock
Posted by Shanna McCord Crigger on Thu, December 22nd, 2022, 11:15 am
WATSONVILLE – Graniterock is pleased to announce Peter Lemon has been named the new president and chief executive officer effective Jan. 1, 2023.Peter, an energetic and effective business leader, brings nearly 25 years of experience in heavy civil construction and aggregate mining to the CEO position of the family-owned company.He succeeds Tom Squeri, who has served as CEO since 2012 and led Graniterock through some of its best performing years.Tom will remain on Graniterock’s Board of ... Read More
Triathlete leads environmental charge at Graniterock
Posted by Shanna McCord Crigger on Mon, February 28th, 2022, 12:36 pm
WATSONVILLE – Clearly, Jon Erskine was born to be a geologist.The early signs were there whether it was digging a mini quarry in his backyard, hammering rocks at the Grand Canyon or exploring the mountains and beaches of Southern California on his bike or while running.Jon’s parents worked at an aerospace company and made science a centerpiece of nightly dinner conversations.They talked enthusiastically about their jobs in the materials testing laboratory at Honeywell Aerospace, and his ... Read More
Social media influencer aims to transform construction industry
Posted by Shanna McCord Crigger on Thu, November 18th, 2021, 4:43 pm
Aaron Witt sits with his259D3 skid steer, known as the “earthmoover,”he purchased in 2021 from Thompson Machinery CAT dealer in Nashville, Tenn. Owning heavy equipment has been his dream since a kid. He says the skid is the first of many pieces to come.NASHVILLE – A rich kid from Arizona taking photographs at construction sites around the nation has grown into a young man determined to blow up an entire industry.At age 26, Aaron Witt has ... Read More
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