IMAA News
Indiana is one of the few states that does not regulate non-coal mineral/aggregate extraction and “end of mine life” reclamation. While regulatory efforts were started, in 1995 the Indiana Mineral Aggregates Association formed the Environmental Stewardship Council (ESC) to formulate voluntary standards for the reclamation of land being affected by the extraction of aggregates. This […]
Industry News
Both INDOT and industry leaders, key personnel and technical experts came together on April 28th to work toward building and improving our partnership. IMAA Executive Calvin Lee opened the meeting and presented the meeting’s purpose. INDOT Commissioner Mike Smith set the tone for the day emphasizing his commitment at the top level to strengthening the […]
IMAA News
On Tuesday May 24, IMAA hosted the second ever IMAA Clay Shoot and Vendor Fair at the Indiana Gun Club just north of Indianapolis. The beautiful late spring day featured networking and friendly competition amongst IMAA members. Two flights of clay shooting took place — a morning flight followed by a networking lunch for all […]
Obituaries
Monon – Dale Ward, 81, of Monon passed away peacefully on May 20, 2022, in Carmel, Indiana. Dale was born May 29, 1940 in Francesville, to R. E. and Lena (Honegger) Ward. Dale was always fascinated by his father’s stone quarry. He started helping R.E. the summer of his 7th grade year. He rode with […]
Obituaries
Kimberly Joan Simons, 56, of Westfield passed away April 21, 2022. She was born October 8, 1965, in Buchanan, MI, the daughter of Charles A. Taylor and Pat (Coleman) Breitkreuz. She married Larry J. Simons on October 8, 1988. After high school, Kim went on to play volleyball at Hope College where she graduated with […]
Industry News
On Wednesday, April 20th, IMAA, APAI, and INDOT hosted a webinar to discuss updates to specifications and construction programs for 2022. Recordings of the webinar are now available on the IMAA YouTube page. Viewing the spring preseason update is part of the requirement for CAPP certification renewal. If you missed the live webinar or any […]
MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS
The aggregates industry is all about teamwork and collaboration, and Jason Bailey, a plant operator with Martin Marietta, describes how because of this, he’s found a career that provides for his family, builds on his strengths, and offers opportunities for advancement. Jason explains what it’s like as a minority to work in the industry, and […]
Industry News
CAPP School will be held in person at the Embassy Suites Conference Center in Noblesville starting November 8th through November 12th. Registration for this year’s class is open! Learn more and register online at indmaa.org/2021cappschool. Registration is strictly limited to 50 attendees this year. The registration deadline is October 15, 2021. Statement on COVID-19 Protocols: […]
IMAA News
IMAA Inducts Bill Silvers, Recently Retired from Stone-Street Quarries into the IMAA Hall of Fame Some individuals make outstanding contributions to the industry that seem to go unnoticed. Special recognition from your peers for these contributions is the highest honor we can bestow upon our members. The Indiana Mineral Aggregates Association periodically honors these special […]
IMAA News
Sponsored by the IMAA PIE Committee, The Miner of the Year Award exemplifies the very best in the profession and these individuals continually bring credit to the industry and to their community. In 2020, IMAA recognized Keith “Sarge” Hurlbert of Martin Marietta as having contributed significantly to the aggregates industry by providing a safe working […]
