Expertise
Ozinga Honored as 2022 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year
May 5, 2022 (Mokena, IL)—Ozinga has received the 2022 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. This is the third year Ozinga has been honored with this award. Each year, the ENERGY STAR program honors a group of
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 Honored with Multiple Awards from Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers
February 18, 2022 (Henry, IL)—Demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability, coworker safety and health, the environment, communities where they operate, and the industry, Ozinga’s sand and gravel operation in Henry, Illinois has been recognized with numerous awards by the Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers (IAAP). Because of efforts undertaken by
Ozinga Aggregates Wins IAAP Awards
Ozinga’s Channahon, Lincolnshire and Chinatown operations were awarded Platinum-level Certificates of Achievement in Environmental Excellence from the Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers (IAAP) while our Rock Creek operation earned Gold-level status. These awards are earned for having successfully demonstrated efforts to comply with the multitude of federal, state and local
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
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Placing Concrete in Cold Weather
With the construction industry operating year-round, concrete is poured and placed no matter the time of year. Although concrete can be placed in cold weather, certain precautions should be taken to ensure the job is handled properly. Take a look at the following five mistakes you want to avoid when
What is Concrete Scaling/Flaking and How do I Prevent It?
What is Concrete Scaling? Scaling is a fairly common problem with concrete. It refers to the flaking or peeling of a hardened concrete surface, typically due to repeated exposure to freeze/thaw cycles. Scaling occurs when parts of the concrete surface start to flake or chip away, eventually exposing the coarse
CarbonCure Now Available at All Ready Mix Locations
Ozinga is pleased to announce that CarbonCureTM technology is now available at all ready mix plants across the company. CarbonCureTM was originally only available at a select few yards, including our Chicago locations, and was previously used during the renovation of McDonald’s flagship store. CarbonCureTM technology introduces recycled carbon dioxide
New OzFlat Series for Superior Flatwork
You’ve probably heard of Ozinga Shield—our signature integral sealer. This Ozinga product was custom made to increase durability and eliminate the need to seal your concrete 30 days post pour. For all flatwork applications, the OzFlat Series is a total solution that includes Ozinga Shield in all three mixture options,