IMAA News
In the middle of July, IMAA and APAI spent the weekend at Notre Dame in South Bend. This was the first Summer Meeting with APAI since 2018, and members of both associations and their families came together for a weekend of networking, learning and unique South Bend experiences. During the educational portion, attendees learned about […]
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
Beginning this month, Kurt Sommer has accepted the Strategic Process Improvement Engineer position with the Division of Materials and Tests. The position will focus highlighting and driving key improvements to INDOT’s materials acceptance programs, focusing heavily on evaluating risk and utilizing innovative processes and materials to improve project quality, better balance the utilization of INDOT […]
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 […]
Industry News
MSHA’s analysis of recent accident data indicate that accidents involving customer and contract truck drivers, and managers and supervisors performing mining tasks represent a significant number of recent fatalities. MSHA has implemented an enhanced enforcement program to help improve safety and health in the mining industry. Any citations issued for violations discussed below may be […]
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 […]
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: […]
