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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 […]

IMAA News

2020 Operations Seminar Focuses on MSHA Inspections



On Monday, January 27th the Plant Operators Committee presented their annual Operations Seminar.  During 2019 the committee, lead by IMI’s Craig Gibson, looked at several different topics to feature at the one-day, dedicated seminar specifically designed for the day-to-day operators of a plant or quarry. Committee members recognized the need for consistent and effective communication […]

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IMAA Holds Final WLMA Workshop of 2019 at the Winter Workshops



The last quarterly workshop for the pilot group of the WLMA Workshops met on Monday, January 27th. The day was packed with professional development training, including presentations on daring to stretch out of your comfort zone at work and at home, learning how to give and receive both positive and critical feedback, and a panel […]

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Back for 2020, IMAA Hosts Largest Member Event of the Year



2020 IMAA Winter Workshops & Trade Show January 27-29 at the JW Marriott Indianapolis After taking a year’s hiatus from the Winter Workshops to co-host an annual conference with NSSGA and Agg 1 in Indianapolis, IMAA came back in 2020 to freshen up its largest member event of the year. Over 480 members, guests, and […]

New Members

IMAA Welcomes Many New Members at the Start of 2020



ABB Dodge Address: PO Box 29277, Indianapolis, IN 46229 Phone: 317-691-6273 Website: http://www.baldor.com Main Contact: Joe McClyde, Sales Email: joe.mcclyde@us.abb.com Products and Services: For well over a century, Baldor/Dodge products have helped manufacturers, OEM’s and producers increase productivity and profitability of their operations. By focusing on the aggregate industry and concentrating on its specific needs, […]

Industry News

Fatal U.S. Mining Accidents Dropped in 2019



Respirable Quartz and Dust Fell to All-Time Low ARLINGTON, VA – There were 24 mining fatalities in the U.S. in 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reports. This is the fewest annual fatalities ever recorded, and only the fifth year in MSHA’s 43-year history that mining fatalities were below 30. MSHA […]