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Ozinga Ready Mix, Local Contractors Earn Two IRMCA Project Awards for Northwest Indiana work
INDIANAPOLIS – Ozinga Ready Mix was recognized with two honors from the Indiana Ready Mixed Concrete Association, earning awards in both the Aviation and Sustainability categories for projects that demonstrate performance, innovation, and long-term value. Ozinga earned the Aviation Award for its role in the Cargo Logistics Apron project at
Ozinga RMX Driver Bruce Mitchell Named NRMCA Driver of the Year
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) named Crown Point RMX Driver Bruce Mitchell as the 2026 Ready Mixed Concrete Delivery Professional Driver of the Year. A national panel of industry judges selected Bruce as the top driver out of a strong field of outstanding applicants from across the U.S.
Ozinga Acquires Elston Materials’ Volumetric Concrete Assets, Expanding On-Demand Mixing Capabilities in Chicago Market
CHICAGO — Ozinga has acquired the volumetric concrete assets of Elston Materials, expanding its services by providing on-demand concrete mixing to better serve contractors across the Chicago market with specialized project needs. The acquisition strengthens Ozinga’s ability to support Chicago-area projects that benefit from on-site, on-demand concrete production, including small
Two Ozinga Ready Mix Drivers Place in Top 3 at Illinois Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s First Annual Driver Rodeo
Ozinga Ready Mix Drivers Richard Knight and Tom Boylan took home top honors at the Illinois Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s (IRMCA) first annual driver rodeo, held August 2 in East Peoria, IL. Knight claimed 1st place, while Boylan secured 3rd. The competition featured a written exam, a pre-trip inspection, and
Ozinga Breaks Ground on North America’s Largest Low-Carbon Cement Mill
Ozinga has officially broken ground on a cutting-edge low-carbon cement manufacturing facility in East Chicago, Indiana. Equipped with one of North America’s largest vertical roller mills, the new plant will produce one million tons of low-carbon cementitious materials annually. Strategically located with direct access to rail, truck, and water (via
SCA Announces Low-Carbon ASTM C1157 Slag Cement Mix, AWS as 2024 Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Award Winner
Fourteen construction projects and two research projects were honored for their exceptional use of slag cement. Farmington Hills, Mich. April 10, 2025 – The Slag Cement Association (SCA) is proud to announce Low-Carbon ASTM C1157 Slag Cement Mix, AWS as a winner of its 2024 Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete
Historic Pour Named IRMCA Outstanding Concrete Project of the Year
The Indiana Ready Mixed Concrete Association awarded Ozinga Ready Mix the 2024 Outstanding Concrete Project of the Year. Ozinga won the award for its Lineage Logistics slab on grade project, which marked the company’s largest one-day slab pour ever. The Lineage Logistics project took place in Hobart, Ind., in April
The CIM Auction: Supporting the Next Generation of Concrete Professionals
Ozinga is proud to announce our continued support for the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) Auction at the upcoming World of Concrete 2025. This annual event isn’t just a fundraiser—it’s a catalyst for empowering future leaders in the concrete industry. An Auction with Impact The 2025 CIM Auction, happening on Wednesday,
Indiana Ready Mix Concrete Association Driver Competition
On August 24, 2024, five of our outstanding Ozinga drivers put their skills to the test at the Indiana Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s 16th Annual Driver Competition! We were thrilled to support Nick Devaney, Kelly Jenkins, Phil Kickert, Garret Lytle, and Jared Reynhout as they tackled ten challenging events designed
Ozinga Ready Mix Driver’s Quick Actions Save Child
Ozinga Ready Mix Driver Fred Gill’s quick actions and the improved visibility of his state-of-the-art truck helped him avoid tragedy when a child ran out from between two parked vehicles and into oncoming traffic near the intersection of South Canal Street and Roosevelt in Chicago on the afternoon of Wednesday,
Ozinga Honored as 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year, Second Year in a Row
Ozinga is proud to announce that it has received the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. “We are very honored to receive the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award for
Ryan Cialdella Named NRMCA Buildings Promoter of the Year
Ozinga’s VP of Innovation and Market Development Ryan Cialdella was recognized by the National Ready Mix Concrete Association for his extraordinary contributions to ready mix concrete promotion. At the NRMCA 2024 annual conference, he was named the NRMCA Buildings Promoter of the Year, a prestigious award given to industry professionals