Concrete
Purdue Northwest Construction Club Explores the Opportunities in Concrete with IRMCA and Ozinga
The Purdue Northwest Construction Club had the opportunity to get a practical look at the opportunities available within the concrete industry during an IRMCA member site visit hosted by Ozinga. This event provided university students with a unique chance to connect with industry experts, gain hands-on experience, and visualize themselves
5 Million Yards Poured with CarbonCureâ„¢ Technology
In celebration of pouring 5 million yards produced with CarbonCureâ„¢, let’s take a moment to reflect on the milestones. Sustainable concrete solutions have not only transformed the construction industry but also set an inspiring example of environmental stewardship for all. 2017 – Pioneering the Path Back in 2017, Ozinga became
Concrete Delivery
When it comes to construction schedules, the delivery of concrete plays a vital role in ensuring efficiency, durability, and overall success of a project. Professional delivery involves the transportation and placement of ready-mixed concrete from the production facility to the construction site. Delivery requires expertise, precision, and deep understanding of
Ozinga’s Low-Carbon Concrete Recognized as Key Contributor for Meta’s Net-Zero Goals
Facebook’s parent group, Meta Platforms Inc., is committing to net-zero embodied carbon in their buildings by 2030. A part of this goal includes their energy-intensive data centers through North America. Ozinga had the opportunity to develop a mix design to support this objective alongside Meta’s team of researchers and a
Ozinga Ready Mix Driver Bruce Mitchell Honored by Lake County Council
On June 14, Bruce Mitchell, ready mix driver at our Cedar Lake yard, was recognized by the Lake County Council for his many awards as a mixer driver, including his most recent first place honor at the Indiana Ready Mix Concrete Association’s Mixer Skills Competition. Bruce was awarded a framed
Ozinga Driver Bruce Mitchell Wins First Place at Indiana Ready Mix Concrete Association’s Mixer Skills Competition
May 9, 2022 (Mokena, IL)—Ozinga ready mix driver Bruce Mitchell earned first place at the Indiana Ready Mix Concrete Association’s (IRMCA) Mixer Skills Competition on April 30, 2022. The competition tests drivers on driving course and ability challenges as well as a truck inspection and written exam. Winners from the
Ozinga Supports Breast Cancer Awareness with Pink-and-White-Striped Ready Mix Truck
May 6, 2022 (Mokena, IL)—As a way to show support for breast cancer awareness and advocate for those who have been affected by the illness, Ozinga has painted one of its concrete mixers pink and white. The idea to transform one of the ready mix trucks came from Alivia Ozinga,
Ozinga Partners with Meta and University of Illinois on Early-Stage, Low-Carbon Project at DeKalb, IL Data Center
April 28, 2022 (Mokena, IL) — In partnership with Meta and researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), Ozinga’s expertise as an industry leader played an integral role in helping Meta field test an AI-powered concrete formula on multiple (noncritical) structures at Meta’s DeKalb, IL data center. Meta
Ozinga Acquires Argos USA Operation in Doral, Florida
March 23, 2022 (Mokena, IL)—Construction materials company Ozinga is expanding its South Florida operation by acquiring the Argos USA ready-mix concrete facility located at 12201 NW 25th Street in Doral. The new site is located directly next to Ozinga’s current ready-mix operation in Doral. This expansion will allow Ozinga, a
Ozinga Wins 5 Awards from Indiana Ready Mix Concrete Association, Including Project of the Year
February 3, 2022 (Mokena, IL)—Ozinga took home five awards at this year’s annual Short Course Winter Meeting for the Indiana Ready Mix Concrete Association (IRMCA), including Project of the Year for the Notre Dame Hydro Electric Dam. The Hydro Electric Dam took 2 years and 7,000 yards of concrete to
Ozinga’s Mike Conquest Honored with Hall of Fame Award from Indiana Ready Mix Concrete Association
February 22, 2022 (Portage, IN)—Mike Conquest of Ozinga was recently inducted into the Indiana Ready Mix Concrete Association’s Hall of Fame at their Winter Short Course meeting. This award is given annually to one individual who has unselfishly given their time and energy to the association. Mike has been a
Did You Know the Merry Mixer Runs on CNG?
Did you know that Ozinga’s iconic Merry Mixer not only spreads joy and Christmas spirit to all, it’s also environmentally friendly? It’s true—the Merry Mixer runs entirely on compressed natural gas (CNG). The Ozinga mixer truck, adorned with more than 32,000 programmable lights, is powered by a Cummins ISL-G engine