Preferred Materials, Inc

Preferred Materials was rocking and rolling in Jacksonville this morning! 500 yards of concrete from our Alta plant was poured this morning at the Imeson Port Center site. Isn’t it purty? #PMI #proud2bCRH #SafetyFirst #seestopdo

Recently, Representative Johanna López visited Preferred Materials, Inc Winter Park concrete plant in Orlando, Florida and shared words of encouragement with students as they head back to school. 📚 To support our community’s young learners, we hosted a back-to-school giveaway for our employees’ children and grandchildren, providing over 600 backpacks filled with essential school supplies. 🎒 By providing these resources, we’re helping to EDUCATE and empower our future leaders. Their commitment to supporting our schools and communities has a profound IMPACT on the lives of these families. We are truly inspired by their generosity and dedication.

Today CRH published financial results for the second quarter of 2024, reporting further profit growth and strong margin expansion. The robust financial performance was underpinned by the continued execution of our differentiated strategy and our commitment to serving the evolving needs of our customers with solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/ekCejY94

Join us in congratulating Les Herndon on a well-deserved retirement.   This week, after over 35 years in the ready-mix world, Les retired from Preferred Materials.  Les started his career with Schwab RM, which was acquired by PMI in 2010.  During his career, Les held many different titles and became a reliable wealth of knowledge for his coworkers.  His tremendous effort and willingness to help will be missed by all.  Les and his wife are planning out things for his retirement, but for now he is planning on enjoying sleeping in! #Congrats #Retirement #thankyou

John Groover did not hesitate. One night last August, John, Maintenance of Traffic Supervisor for Preferred Materials Asphalt, was on a paving job with his crew in Orlando when he heard the telltale sound of a car hitting safety cones. These safety cones were in place to close the lane and keep him and his coworkers safe while they were paving. John saw something, and he stopped and did something. He sprang into action and maneuvered his truck in front of the intoxicated driver, preventing the speeding vehicle from colliding with the crew. There is no doubt that his actions saved lives that night. John’s act of heroism was recognized at a safety briefing yesterday as the Orlando crews gathered to kick off the second half of the year. The tone in the room was a testament to John’s courage as participants applauded with resounding gratitude and respect. John was awarded Liberty Mutual’s Lifesaver award: a distinction awarded to 20 recipients per year, out of a customer base of over 700,000. John’s family attended the presentation, and his sons witnessed firsthand the tremendous impact their father’s actions had on his coworkers. Everyone was reminded of the many reasons behind why we pledge to put safety first. This prestigious award was the perfect culmination as it followed many other awards to members of our crews who also demonstrate a commitment to safety and lead by example. It only takes one person to make a difference, and John’s story is a stellar example that everyone took to heart. #ProudofOurPeople #SafetyFirst #OneCRH

Happy National Sunglasses Day! Why Sunglasses matter: UV Protection: Prolonged exposure to UV rays can lead to serious eye conditions, including cataracts & macular degeneration. Comfort & Clarity: Sunglasses reduce glare and enhance visual comfort, making outdoor activities more enjoyable. For more tips on how to protect your eyes visit: https://lnkd.in/e_mqmFmF #NationalSunglassesDay #Safetyfirst #ProtectYourEyes #PMI

Join us in congratulating Mark Orler on receiving the Legislative 2024 FC&PA Regional Award! Mark has been working diligently on the legislative piece of our initiatives, and we are very proud of the progress he has made here. Thank you, Mark, for working to elevate this industry to an even higher level of performance!

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The heat is here to stay, folks! Keep heat awareness in mind, for you and your teams. For more information please visit: www.osha.gov/heat-exposure #safetyfirst #seestopdo #PMI #proud2bCRH #heatawareness

Preferred Materials Asphalt Team was the recipient of (3) Awards this evening at ACAF Ft. Lauderdale Florida this evening !! 2024 District 7 Road Builder of the Year for SR597 Dale Mabry Hwy. 2024 Special Project of the Year “The Motor Enclave Race Track Tampa Florida. The Overall and most prestigious award: 2024 A. P. Bolton Award overall winner for the State of Florida! This is the Tampa Paving Ops 4th A. P. Bolton Award for excellence in the past 5 years. Congrats to the Men and Women who work so safely and so diligently to make this happen ! This is an Exceptional Team which achieves Exceptional results. Special shout out to Ring Power Cat! Phil, Mark and Josh provide exceptional support for Preferred Materials and without them we would be less successful. They, and others at Ring Power are a part of our success ! Thank you all!