Category Archives: News

Obituaries

Robert (Bob) Syljebeck Obituary



After a long battle with dementia, Bob passed peacefully March 7, 2020 at Prairie Lakes Health, Noblesville, Ind. He was 73. Born July 8, 1946 in Chicago to Norman and Mildred (Michaelsen) Syljebeck, Bob was a 1964 graduate of Oak Park-River Forest High School where he played football and wrestled. He matriculated to Purdue University, […]

Legislative News

Washington DC Fly-in with BIC & TCC



IMAA will join with the Build Indiana Council and the Transportation Construction Coalition for a Washington DC Fly-in. BIC will coordinate Indiana participation in the upcoming Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) Fly-In to Washington DC, May 13-14, 2020. If you are planning to attend, reserve your hotel room now, since rooms will sell out quickly. Remember, […]

IMAA News

IMAA Updates Safety Training Fee Schedule for 2020



IMAA offers MSHA certified safety training to both members and non-members throughout the year.  Safety trainings are either scheduled for Open Enrollment on predetermined dates at the IMAA office for both annual refresher classes or new miner classes, or scheduled on an as-need basis through a custom class at the requesting company’s site. Open Enrollment […]

IMAA Awards

IMAA Inducts Ken Wanstrath of New Point Stone Company 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 individuals for their notable contributions, their service and their dedication to the Association and the […]

IMAA Awards

Andy Williams Receives 2019 Keystone Award



IMAA started awarding the Keystone Award in 1998.  By definition the keystone is the topmost stone of an arch, popularly thought of as “especially holding the others in place.” This year, IMAA recognizes another person for his impact on the Indiana aggregate industry. IMAA congratulates Andy Williams for receiving the 2019 Keystone Award. “The Keystone […]

IMAA Awards

Ted Powell Receives 2019 Miner of the Year Award



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 2019, IMAA recognized Ted Powell of Rogers Group, Inc. as having contributed significantly to the aggregates industry by providing a safe working […]

IMAA Awards

IMAA Presidents Award Goes to Two Highly Involved Individuals



Each year the Association undertakes numerous projects and activities for the benefit of its member companies. Staff and volunteers from the membership conduct these projects and activities.  I am proud to present this year’s President’s Award to two individuals whose leadership have been invaluable resources to the Association. The 2019 President’s Distinguished Service Award winners […]

IMAA Awards

Irving Materials, Inc. Greenwood Receives 2019 Shining Star Award



Tim Henry accepts the 2019 Shining Star Award for IMI Greenwood. The Environmental Stewardship Council created the “Shining Star” Award to recognize facilities that demonstrate qualities above and beyond the basic ESC compliance guidelines.  Environmental Requirements, Public Safety, Community Relations, Operational Practices, Reclamation & Rehabilitation, and Environmental Enhancement are considered in determining those operations that […]

IMAA Awards

Community Connection Awarded to Hanson Aggregates Ardmore Quarry



Hanson Aggregates’ Kensington Kissel accepts the 2019 Community Connection Award for Ardmore Quarry. The Community Connection Award is given to the IMAA Plant that most clearly demonstrates efforts above and beyond the regular requirements of the Excellence in Mining Awards. The Community Connection Award recognizes service and involvement in the community and the contributions of […]

IMAA News

My First Winter Workshops



Since Agg1 was in town last year, I didn’t get the benefit of experiencing the IMAA Winter Workshops in its entirety. As I reflect back on my first experience of being involved with the IMAA Winter Workshops as Executive Director, I can’t help but to recognize all of the efforts that go into making this […]