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Industry News

Indiana’s Stay-at-Home Executive Order



Update on Indiana’s COVID-19 response as of 3/23/20 At noon today, Governor Eric Holcomb announced a “stay at home” order for Hoosiers as the state tries to slow the spread of COVID-19 during the coronavirus pandemic. His executive order effectively closes nonessential businesses from 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24 to 11:59 p.m., Monday, April 6. […]

Industry News

INDOT Project Delivery During the COVID-19 Outbreak



Project Delivery During the COVID-19 Outbreak On March 17th, Commissioner Joe McGuinness released the following statement about INDOT operations during the crisis. “To our valued industry partners, We have been receiving many questions surrounding INDOT operations, and I want to update you on where we currently stand. Yesterday, Governor Holcomb announced additional steps to reduce […]

IMAA News

IMAA Operating Procedures for Coronavirus (COVID-19)



Notice to the IMAA Membership: Our Coronavirus (COVID-19) Operating Procedure In light of current health-related concerns, we here at IMAA wanted to update you on our operating procedure regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus disease). Our procedure, effective immediately, reflects practices that have emerged from CDC recommendations, across the business community in the Indy region, and nationwide. Our […]

Industry News

INDOT/Industry Preseason Regional Meeting on 3/16 – Update



Update for the INDOT/Industry Preseason Regional Meeting for Seymour/Vincennes Districts on March 16 Regarding COVID-19 Latest Update: 3/13/20 at 12:30 PM From Matt Beeson, Director Office of Materials Management INDOT Due to the ongoing situation with COVID-19, INDOT is canceling the three in-person regional preseason Aggregate and Asphalt meetings that were to occur on 3/16 […]

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 […]