On Veterans Day, Carmeuse’s River Rouge operation paid tribute to those who have served our country by donating wreaths through the Wreaths Across America organization. The site sponsored wreaths in remembrance of fallen soldiers and also participated in the Give and Get a Wreath Program, gifting wreaths to River Rouge veterans Doug Owens, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps…
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Carmeuse Cultivates Community
Oct. 27, 2020 – Community projects can help aggregates and other nonmetallic minerals operations create a bond with the local community. For example, Carmeuse’s Beachville, Ontario, Canada, operation, in conjunction with the Beachville Museum and Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, showcased a new community project: the “Limestone Valley Trail.” Built on old reclaimed mine property just north of the Thames River,…
Read MoreCarmeuse Supports Local Food Bank
Carmeuse’s Dundas operation recently held a fundraiser for the Flamborough Food Bank in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Together, the Dundas employees raised $950, and Carmeuse donated an additional amount to make the total donation $2,850.
Read MoreMSHA Reports 12th Fatality
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on July 24, two miners were loading explosives from inside an aerial lift’s basket when the basket jolted upward into the mine roof, causing the death of one of the miners. The incident happened at Carmeuse’s Cisco Mine in Murray, Ga.
Read MoreCarmeuse Donates Tablets to Help Communities Communicate
Carmeuse operations have stepped up in local communities where they operate, helping seniors and those in hospitals communicate during the COVID-19 crisis.
Read MoreCarmeuse Helps with Face Shield Production
As the healthcare profession confronts unprecedented challenges in receiving essential supplies to perform their work under the duress of the COVID-19 pandemic, a local company in Ohio, Premier Industrial Machine led by Carmeuse owner Nick Koval, stepped forward to provide face shields for healthcare providers.
Read MoreCongressman Visits Carmeuse Grand River Operation
Rep. Dave Joyce (R-Ohio) and District Outreach Representative Katie Berger visited Carmeuse’s Grand River facility in Grand River, Ohio, on August 19 to gain a better understanding of Carmeuse’ North American and global operations.
Read MoreCarmeuse Acquires Yager Materials
Carmeuse Lime & Stone announced that it has acquired Yager Materials and its subsidiaries. By acquiring Yager, Carmeuse expands its presence in the construction market.
Read MoreCarmeuse Teams Compete in Mine Rescue Competition
Four teams from Carmeuse took part in the 2018 Metal/Nonmetal National Mine Rescue Competition at the Heritage Center in Lexington, Ky.
Read MoreCarmeuse Operation Hosts Physically Challenged Students
On June 6, Carmeuse Lime & Stone’s Winchester operation in Clear Brook, Va., held a field trip for 12 middle school and high school students from the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind based in Romney, W.Va. The children were joined by faculty and staff, including translators and aids from the school.
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