Ash Grove Cement

08/26/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 scholarship recipients!
We’re proud to support the educational goals of our employees’ dependents as they pursue higher education and take the next step in their academic journeys. We believe that investing in education is an investment in the future, and we’re honored to celebrate these students and their accomplishments.
As a new school year begins, we wish all students heading back to school a successful and rewarding year ahead!

08/11/2026

We were pleased to welcome more than 20 congressional staff members of Center Forward to our Seattle plant.

For more than a century, our Seattle plant has played an important role in supporting the Pacific Northwest's growth, providing the cement needed for critical infrastructure projects, from airports and transit systems to the buildings that shape Seattle's skyline. Since beginning operations in 1920, the plant has remained focused on operational excellence, innovation, and environmental stewardship.

Visits like these help us engage policymakers in meaningful discussions, educate them about cement production and infrastructure needs, and showcase the impact our people and products have in building stronger, more resilient communities.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the visit a success.

08/06/2026

Congratulations to David Dyson, Sr. Market Manager – Heavy Civil – Texas, on receiving the 2026 Bob R. Beard Award from the Texas Aggregates and Concrete Association(TACA).

The award recognizes individuals whose leadership and dedication have strengthened relationships between our industry and the communities we serve.

Join us in congratulating David on this special recognition

07/21/2026

The journey of cement starts long before construction begins.
The cement manufacturing process begins with the mining of limestone, marl, and clay from quarries. These materials are crushed, ground and blended before being heated in a kiln at temperatures approaching 2,000°C, where they are transformed into small granules known as clinkers.

The clinker is then finely grounded with gypsum to produce cement—the essential ingredient used in the concrete that helps build roads, bridges, hospitals, water systems, and other critical infrastructure.

Watch this video from the ACA - American Cement Association

The cement and concrete industry supports our communities facing the realities of climate change with a stronger, sustainable infrastructure and is committed to working with partners to promote sustainable development initiatives that reduce the impact of production.

07/14/2026

Circularity is part of how we create value every day.

Sapphire Americas helps transform recyclable and non-recyclable materials into alternative fuels and raw materials for cement manufacturing, offering a zero-landfill approach and helping conserve natural resources. By finding new uses for materials that would otherwise be discarded, we’re helping advance a more circular economy while delivering reliable solutions for our customers.

Learn more here: https://www.ashgrove.com/sapphire-americas

07/09/2026

We’re proud to celebrate Cheng Qi, Director of Customer Solutions R&D, on being named an Honorary Member of ASTM International — one of the organization's highest honors, recognizing exceptional volunteer leadership and decades of technical contributions to the industry. Cheng’s rigorous standards of work and mentorship have left a lasting impact on global concrete and material standards.
ASTM Honorary Memberships designations are prestigious recognitions given to experts who drive market-relevant industry consensus, quality, and safety worldwide.

Congratulations, Cheng, on this remarkable and well-deserved honor!

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07/02/2026

This Fourth of July, we celebrate more than our nation’s independence—we celebrate the strength that builds it every day.

America’s cement industry is a cornerstone of our infrastructure, our manufacturing base, and our national security. From roads and bridges to data centers and next-generation facilities, cement makes progress possible.

At Ash Grove, we’re proud to support the foundations of America’s future—delivering the materials that keep our country moving forward, innovating, and growing stronger.

As we honor this holiday, we’re grateful for the role we play in building a resilient, competitive, and connected nation.

Happy Independence Day.

06/23/2026

Cement helps build the infrastructure that supports our everyday lives—but where is it used most?

From transportation networks and housing to water infrastructure and commercial development, cement plays a vital role in the communities we serve.

Take a look at how cement is used across key sectors of the economy, based on data from the ACA - American Cement Association.

06/16/2026

Proud to see our team joining the ACA - American Cement Association annual Cement Fly-In in Washington, D.C., where industry leaders and policymakers came together to discuss the future of manufacturing, construction and infrastructure.

We were represented by Monica Manolas, ACA Board Chair and Ash Grove East Region President, as conversations focused on domestic manufacturing, transportation infrastructure and the BUILD America 250 Act.

Thank you to the ACA for bringing the industry together and creating opportunities for meaningful dialogue on the issues shaping the communities we serve.

Brad Kinkeade, Aimee Hruska, Scott Nielson, Vince Martin, Russ Simonson

06/10/2026

We are proud to support BUILD America 250 ACT and the infrastructure that powers opportunity across our nation. For generations, we’ve helped build America by manufacturing and supplying advanced cementitious materials.
Let’s move this legislation forward and progress together.