US: The Tennessee Concrete Association (TCA) has awarded Emerald Awards for Environmental Excellence to two Ready Mix USA concrete plants. The TCA awards the prize to member plants which demonstrate environmental leadership, maintain sound environmental management practices and implement environmentally friendly upgrades or plant procedures. Ready Mix USA's Boone's Creek plant in Johnson City earned the award in the Small Plant category, while its Morristown Plant in Morristown earned the Mid Plant category award.
President Marc Tyson said "At Ready Mix USA and Cemex USA, we strive to be good environmental stewards and look for opportunities to improve our processes and operations to be even more sustainable and environmentally friendly." He added "We are proud of the achievements at Ready Mix USA, and we remain dedicated to leading positive change for our industry."