Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company, and the Atlanta-based industry leader in engineered building materials solutions, has been awarded the top prize in the Data category of the Ventana Research 15th Annual Digital Leadership Awards.
The winning body of work from Oldcastle Infrastructure centered around becoming a data-driven company. With data siloed across so many systems, bringing it together was a significant challenge. The solution was a rebuilding by the Oldcastle Infrastructure team of the foundation of the Data and Analytics platform, which improved technical capabilities and effectively opened the data flood gates.
The Digital Leadership Awards highlight technology leaders across business and IT and spotlight individuals and organizations that have utilized and championed modernization and transformation across their people, processes, information, and technology sectors to grow their business and industry market potential. The Awards span 10 areas of expertise.
The Data category of the Awards was judged on case studies and additional information provided by Oldcastle Infrastructure to evaluate and recognize the organization and technology that best exemplifies leadership in data, and related technologies that support data, and to determine the impact and performance that resulted from the use of technology.
“We’re honored by this recognition in that it acknowledges work accomplished by a fantastic team of people company-wide,” said Nick Heigerick, senior manager, advanced analytics for Oldcastle Infrastructure.
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About Oldcastle Infrastructure
Oldcastle Infrastructure, A CRH Company, is the leading provider of infrastructure solutions to several North American market sectors, including Water, Communications, Energy, and Transportation. For more information, visit www.oldcastleinfrastructure.com.
About CRH
CRH (LSE: CRH, ISE: CRG, NYSE: CRH) is the leading building materials business in the world, employing c.73,000 people at c.3,200 operating locations in 29 countries. It is the largest building materials business in North America and in Europe and also has regional positions in Asia. CRH manufactures and supplies a range of integrated building materials, products and innovative end-to-end solutions which can be found throughout the built environment in a wide range of construction projects from major public infrastructure to homes and commercial buildings. A Fortune 500 company, CRH is a constituent member of the FTSE 100 Index, the EURO STOXX 50 Index, the ISEQ 20 and the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Europe. CRH is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. CRH’s American Depositary Shares are listed on the NYSE. For more information visit www.crh.com.
Known as the flower capital of the world, Encinitas, Calif., is a beautiful little beach town 30 minutes north of downtown San Diego. This sewer bypass manhole project was in the middle of a residential street in this busy community, with significant traffic. Therefore, it was crucial the construction team be in and out of this location as quickly as possible. Low-impact construction is all about designing and completing a project with the least effect on the community. Using precast methods instead of cast-in-place, contractors were able to dig out the existing space, insert the new precast manhole base into the hole, connect it to both ends of the bypass, extend the manhole, backfill the site and complete the project in hours instead of days.
Read more about how Oldcastle Infrastructure’s Precast Manholes proved to be the perfect solution for the city of Encinitas.
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Oldcastle Infrastructure, A CRH Company, is the leading provider of building materials, products and services for infrastructure projects to several North American market sectors, including: Water, Communications, Energy, and Transportation. For more information, visit www.oldcastleinfrastructure.com.
About CRH
CRH (LSE: CRH, ISE: CRG, NYSE: CRH) is the leading building materials business in the world, employing c.77,000 people at c.3,100 operating locations in 29 countries. It is the largest building materials business in North America and Europe and also has regional positions in Asia. CRH manufactures and supplies a range of integrated building materials, products and innovative solutions which can be found throughout the built environment, from major public infrastructure projects to commercial buildings and residential structures. A Fortune 500 company, CRH is a constituent member of the FTSE 100 Index, the EURO STOXX 50 Index, the ISEQ 20 and the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Europe. CRH’s American Depositary Shares are listed on the NYSE. For more information visit www.crh.com.
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Oldcastle Infrastructure™, a CRH company, announced today that it has acquired Hancock Concrete Products LLC from Superior Industries. Hancock Concrete is a manufacturer of concrete pipe and precast products in the United States upper Midwest.
“Founded in 1917, Hancock Concrete has been a trusted partner with a long track record of serving the upper Midwest. Its well-rounded product offering and people first approach are a great addition to our growing business,” said Jason Jackson, President, Oldcastle Infrastructure. “The acquisition complements Oldcastle Infrastructure’s existing product offering, while further expanding the company’s presence and customer base in the infrastructure market.”
“The acquisition of Hancock Concrete aligns with our strategy to expand in key growth areas such as the water infrastructure, energy and communications markets,” stated Eric Rhea, Pipe & Precast President, Oldcastle Infrastructure. “It is a pleasure to welcome aboard such a talented group, and together we will be a stronger organization, better positioned to become our customers’ strategic partner of choice.”
About Oldcastle Infrastructure
Oldcastle Infrastructure, A CRH Company, is the leading provider of building materials, products and services for infrastructure projects to several North American market sectors, including: Communications, Energy, Transportation and Water. For more information, visit www.oldcastleinfrastructure.com.
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ATLANTA, Ga. (November 12, 2019) – Oldcastle Infrastructure, A CRH Company, has acquired Torrent Resources, Inc. a full-service stormwater solutions provider, based in Phoenix, AZ.
Since 1972, Torrent has specialized in the construction of two stormwater infiltration systems designed for the pretreatment and recharge of excess surface water, the MaxWell® IV and the MaxWell® Plus drywell systems for deep infiltration. This new partnership builds on existing community and business relationships, while affording customers the benefits of an expanded product portfolio and capabilities.
“We welcome and look forward to working with Torrent’s employees and customers,” said Matt Clemson, Area General Manager, Oldcastle Infrastructure. “With more than 45 years’ manufacturing experience, Torrent enhances our scope and competency in the water infrastructure market, backed by best-in-class customer service.”
A new 36-inch water transmission main will be constructed in order to better direct the underground transportation of water. In return, residents can anticipate reduced frequent flooding in both residential and commercial areas of W. Cass Street, N. Rome Avenue, W. Gray Street as well as surrounding areas. The construction is expected to be completed in mid-2021, weather permitting.
About Oldcastle Infrastructure: Oldcastle Infrastructure is the leading provider of building materials, products and services for infrastructure projects to several market sectors nationwide, including: Building Structures, Communications, Energy, Transportation and Water. For more information, visit www.oldcastleinfrastructure.com.
Oldcastle Infrastructure is part of CRH’s Building Products division. CRH is the leading building materials business in the world, employing c.90,000 people at c.3,700 operating locations in 32 countries. It is the largest building materials business in North America, the largest heavyside materials business in Europe and has a number of strategic positions in the emerging economic regions of Asia and South America.
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Oldcastle Infrastructure™ is part of the Building Products division of CRH, the largest building materials company in North America. Oldcastle Infrastructure has acquired Suntree Technologies®, a leading manufacturer of high-performance storm water treatment products based in Cocoa, Florida.
The acquisition augments Oldcastle Infrastructure’s line of storm water conveyance, storage and treatment solutions. “We’re excited to welcome Suntree’s employees and customers to the Oldcastle Infrastructure family,” said Matt Clemson, General Manager of Oldcastle Infrastructure’s storm water business. “With more than 25 years of manufacturing and engineering excellence, Suntree’s storm water treatment products complement our existing offering very well. This is a milestone on our journey to offering the most comprehensive storm water solutions to our customers in North America.”
Founded in 1993, Suntree markets a full-line of proprietary storm water treatment products with a combination of more than 30 patents and regulatory approvals. “Our product line and services have evolved to help solve storm water pollution problems,” said Tom Happel, Suntree President. “The ability for municipalities to retrofit existing storm water structures with our products saves taxpayer dollars and brings local watershed management within specification without sacrificing quality.”
Suntree has a proven track record of offering eco-friendly storm water treatment solutions that are easy to maintain. Their products are based on proprietary Hydro-Variant Technology™, a unique approach to storm water treatment which affords maximum treatment without compromising the hydrology of the watershed.
One such example is the Nutrient Separating Baffle Box® (NSBB), currently the industry standard for online sediment capture without associated head loss and scouring. Presently, it is the only hydrodynamic separator available with patented screening technology to prevent nutrient leaching and septic water.
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Oldcastle Infrastructure is the leading provider of building materials, products and services for infrastructure projects to several market sectors nationwide, including: Building Structures, Communications, Energy, Transportation and Water. For more information, visit www.oldcastleinfrastructure.com.
Oldcastle Infrastructure is part of CRH’s Building Products division. CRH is a leading global diversified building materials group, employing c.85,000 people at c.3,600 operating locations in 32 countries worldwide. CRH is the largest building materials company in North America and the second largest worldwide.
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Oldcastle Infrastructure™ is part of the Building Products division of CRH, the largest building materials company in North America. Oldcastle Infrastructure has acquired Quality Concrete Products (QCP) in Mukileto, Washington, a leading manufacturer of precast water management products located in the greater Seattle, WA, area.
Founded in 1986, Quality Concrete Products manufactures precast concrete products including manholes and catch basins. The acquisition complements our existing products made in our Auburn and Spokane plants. The acquisition of QCP expands our presence and customer base in the Puget Sound region, a key growth area for Oldcastle Infrastructure.
“We welcome and look forward to working with Quality Concrete Products’ employees and customers,” said Rick Jones, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Area General Manager for Pacific Northwest. “With more than 30 years manufacturing experience, Quality Concrete Products enhances our scope and competency in the water infrastructure market. We look forward to having Mike Haug of Quality Concrete Products join our team and continue to lead the operations in Mukilteo.”
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Oldcastle Infrastructure is the leading provider of building materials, products and services for infrastructure projects to several market sectors nationwide, including: Building Structures, Communications, Energy, Transportation and Water. For more information, visit
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Oldcastle Infrastructure is part of CRH’s Building Products division. CRH is a leading global diversified building materials group, employing c.85,000 people at c.3,600 operating locations in 32 countries worldwide. CRH is the largest building materials company in North America and the second largest worldwide.
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Oldcastle Infrastructure, part of CRH’s Building Products division, the largest building materials company in North America, was pleased to again take part in the 2018 Annual DCS Wilson County Foster Children’s Christmas program. Lebanon, TN, Oldcastle Infrastructure employees helped gather toys and clothing items for children in the Wilson County Foster system.
Our Lebanon team went above and beyond ensuring ten foster children, ranging from ages 3–17, would enjoy a happy holiday season. Building on a successful partnership with DCS Wilson County Foster Children’s program, our Lebanon, TN, plant donated time, gifts and financial support to this worthy cause.
“I am proud of our team for once again sponsoring children in need and giving back to our community,” said Curt Gillaspie, Oldcastle Infrastructure Manager, Tennessee and Kentucky Region. “It is important all year long, and particularly around the holidays.”
Trina Hildabrand, DSC Event Coordinator, states, “For several years the foster children and youth of Wilson and Trousdale counties have been blessed by the generosity of the wonderful people at Oldcastle Infrastructure. Oldcastle Infrastructure has helped us be able to provide Christmas gifts for the over 150 children in DCS custody in our county. We simply could not provide these items without partnerships with generous sponsors, such as Oldcastle Infrastructure. On behalf of all foster children and youth in Wilson county, thank you!”
About Oldcastle Infrastructure
Oldcastle Infrastructure, A CRH Company, is the leading provider of building materials, products and services for infrastructure projects to several market sectors nationwide, including: Building Structures, Communications, Energy, Transportation and Water.
For more information, visit www.oldcastleinfrastructure.com
About CRH
CRH is the leading supplier of building materials and products for residential, non-residential and infrastructure construction projects across the United States and Canada. CRH’s Americas Materials Division supplies aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, cement, and paving and construction services. CRH’s Americas Products Division supplies a broad range of value-added building products through its three primary businesses: Oldcastle Architectural, Oldcastle Infrastructure and Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope®.
For more information, visit www.crh.com
Oldcastle Infrastructure is pleased to announce the unveiling of its new name and new brand, Oldcastle Infrastructure. The name change more accurately reflects the breadth and impact of our products and services, and our strategic direction. Our employees ensure millions of people have access to life’s most vital resources: shelter, water, power, lines of communications and transportation. We are proud that we transform communities from the ground up.
Who we are, what we stand for, and our vision for the future will be more consistently communicated through a unified look and feel for Oldcastle Infrastructure. A strong brand that supports our growth plan in North America is a vital part of our strategy. We want our brand to demonstrate the value we strive to create for our employees, customers, communities and shareholders.
Simon Bates, President, Oldcastle Infrastructure, said: “We want our new brand to reflect our strategic growth ambition, the products that we make, and the positive impact that they have on peoples’ lives and their communities. We also want to demonstrate we are a part of CRH, a leading global building materials Group, and can take advantage of the tremendous size and scale that our parent company offers.”
About Oldcastle Infrastructure
Oldcastle Infrastructure, A CRH Company, is the leading provider of building materials, products and services for infrastructure projects to several market sectors nationwide, including: Building Structures, Communications, Energy, Transportation and Water.
For more information, visit www.oldcastleinfrastructure.com
About CRH
CRH (LSE: CRH, ISE: CRG, NYSE: CRH) is a leading global diversified building materials group, employing c.85,000 people at c.3,600 operating locations in 32 countries worldwide. With a market capitalisation of c.€26 billion (June 2018), CRH is the largest building materials company in North America and the second largest worldwide. The Group has leadership positions in Europe as well as established strategic positions in the emerging economic regions
of Asia and South America. CRH is committed to improving the built environment through the delivery of superior materials and products for the construction and maintenance of infrastructure, housing and commercial projects. A Fortune 500 company, CRH is a constituent member of the FTSE 100 index, the EURO STOXX 50 index, the ISEQ 20 and the Dow Jones
Sustainability Index (DJSI) Europe. CRH’s American Depositary Shares are listed on the NYSE.
For more information, visit www.crh.com
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Children from the Wilson County, Tennessee foster care program were granted wishes by Oldcastle Infrastructure employees this holiday season.
Partnering again with Katrina Hildebrand of the Wilson County, Tennessee foster care program, Oldcastle Infrastructure Lebanon, Tenn. employees happily provided holiday cheer to nine foster children, from three sibling groups, ages 1 through 16.
Having five wishes each, the children’s wishes were granted by the employees, who donated their time and resources to provide their requested gifts.
“We were happy to make those needs and wishes come true,” said Dave Terry, Oldcastle Infrastructure Site Manager. “This is a vital community service project that we hope to support in the coming years.”
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Oldcastle Infrastructure is the clear choice for building products and services for North American infrastructure projects. We are a leading provider of engineered product solutions nationwide to a number of market sectors including Building, Water, Communications, Energy, and Transportation.
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During the months of November and December, Oldcastle Infrastructure companies in Tennessee, Kentucky and Candiac, Quebec sponsored food drives for local food banks. The food and hygiene products collected will help many families in need during the holiday season and after.
The food banks that received donations included Joseph’s Storehouse Food Ministry of Lebanon, Tenn. and La Corne d’Abondance of Candiac of Quebec.
Joseph’s Storehouse received essential hygiene products, canned and dried food goods from Oldcastle Infrastructure Lebanon, TN and Lexington, KY employees who hosted the food drive.
According to Robert Billings, Joseph’s Storehouse warehouse supervisor, “People donate canned foods and hardly ever think about the hygiene, toiletry and dried goods, so this is a very welcome donation.”
“I am extremely proud of our team’s efforts in this worthwhile venture and very pleased to help out less fortunate families in our and surrounding communities.” stated Dave Terry, Site Manager over both locations. “It was a great way to end our year of community service events and we look forward to continuing the tradition in 2018.”
Joseph’s Storehouse Food Ministry is a non‐profit, faith‐based food ministry distributing assistance to an average of 400‐ 500 families per month in Wilson, Trousdale, Smith and DeKalb Counties of TN.
Oldcastle Enclosures donated non‐perishable food to La Corne d’Abondance of Candiac who manages the Guignolée for the Candiac community. With the dream of putting food on the tables of the needy, employees collected food items during November and December for use during the holiday season and after.
Composed only of volunteers, the La Corne d’Abondance of Candiac runs a shop (thrift and various items) open to all, a food counter and a bazaar. Profits financially support families in need of Candiac.
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Oldcastle Infrastructure employees complete over a year with no recordable workplace injuries.
Since November 11, 2016, Oldcastle Infrastructure’s Construction/Erecting Team of South Bethlehem, New York has gone without an OSHA recordable injury. A tremendous feat in the construction industry when speaking about ever changing job sites.
Having a unique scope of work, the Construction/Erecting Team works inside, outside, on the ground and on top of buildings in the cold, rain, snow and heat when erecting their precast concrete products. They travel to new sites each day and typically encounter uncontrolled environments with a new set of hazards.
“To be able to adjust to each situation, identify hazards, get the job done and have ZERO accidents is a huge accomplishment,” stated Shawn Biel, Assistant Field Manager of Oldcastle Infrastructure.
Field Safety Manager Benjamin Jump remarked, “Everyone in the field is doing a great job, from the Foreman, who coaches and selects the right men for the right task each day, to the newest employee, who knows they can ask questions and recognizes they will not be put into a situation they don’t feel comfortable in. Our safety training is not just once a year, but every day, and it shows.”
“Continually striving to create a safe and efficient worksite where there are no accidents and no one gets hurt is our goal,” stated Field Manager Patrick Maslyn. “We provide employees with the necessary resources, equipment and training to deliver according to their designated responsibilities. The morning safety huddles, as well as our weekly online meeting where we share safety concerns witnessed on a particular job, help make us a “tight knit” group. Everyone on the crew is doing a great job looking out for the safety of their fellow crew members, in addition to other trade safety, on all jobs.”
“This is only the second time in the last 17 years that our Construction Team has gone without a recordable for a year which is a great accomplishment,” stated General Manager Chris Speck. “The guys are really working as a team to keep each other safe and the results are an attribute to what can be done when everyone is and believes that they are responsible for safety. I look forward to the Team’s accomplishments in 2018 as we continue to only get better.”
Oldcastle Infrastructure ensures that our companies provide a healthy and safe workplace for our employees and contractors, and take due care of all customers and visitors at our locations.
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Oldcastle Infrastructure is the clear choice for building products and services for North American infrastructure projects. We are a leading provider of engineered product solutions nationwide to a number of market sectors including Building, Water, Communications, Energy, and Transportation.
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No Oldcastle Infrastructure Perris employee has missed time, been restricted or transferred because of injury since October 2015
Another perfect year for employee safety for Oldcastle Infrastructure Perris, which operates one of Oldcastle’s prestress/precast manufacturing plants. The companies approximately 50 employees combined to work roughly 927,429 without any Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)‐recordable.
Due to extraordinary safety efforts, the Oldcastle Infrastructure Perris team surpassed the two‐year safety milestone on October 15, 2017.
Maintaining the highest standards of safety for our employees, as well as our customers and communities, is our top priority at Oldcastle Infrastructure. It’s essential in potentially hazardous work environments like ours, and every employee is dedicated to putting safety first.
Southern Cal Area Safety Manager Adriana Ramirez commented, “Two years of recordable free incidents is an amazing accomplishment! The team has definitely come a long way from 5 years ago and their safety commitment has just gotten stronger! There is a sense of family throughout the plant that is contagious and a joy to be around. Great job Team! Keep on going home SAFE!”
“I am very proud of the Perris team and the remarkable safety results over the past two years,” said Todd Ebbert Southern Cal Regional General Manager. “This is another example of a motivated team all heading in the same direction with the goal of viewing each task through the lens of safety and wellbeing for each member. Congratulations to the entire Perris group”
Perris Site Manager Scott Hicks added, “When we passed the one year mark a year ago we were overwhelmed with what an accomplishment that was. Now that we have made it two years we have come to understand that our achievement is monumental. It has only been possible through the collective efforts of our production crews, office personnel, and management that we have been able to accomplish this. Our production employees have been instrumental in our success by believing in themselves and looking out for each other daily. They care about each other not just as co‐workers but also like family. We are very proud to have reached this milestone and are looking towards making it another year injury free, one day at a time.“
Recognizing the team’s hard work and dedication to safety, employees and their families were treated to a day of carnival games, jump houses, face painting, and of course lots of catered food. Each employee was given a commemorative jacket and small pocket knife in honor of their pursuit of safety excellence.
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Oldcastle Infrastructure is the clear choice for building products and services for North American infrastructure projects. We are a leading provider of engineered product solutions nationwide to a number of market sectors including: Water, Communications, Energy, and Transportation.
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Recently, Kayla Hanson, director of technical services, traveled to San Diego State University to conduct a series of presentations covering #precast #concrete. As part of that visit, NPCA organized a plant tour at Oldcastle Infrastructure’s plant in Lakeside, Calif. for civil #engineering graduate students in CONE 651. According to Professor Thais Alves, students greatly enjoyed seeing the precast process unfold in front of them and were very grateful for the experience.
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Oldcastle Enclosures Solutions of Poteau, Oklahoma, one of the most innovative and largest manufacturers of enclosure products, donated supplies to Leflore County‐based Women’s Crisis Services providing the center with the basic hygiene products many of the women did not have.
Around the clock and all year long, organizations like the Women’s Crisis Services of Leflore County serve women and families in crisis. Simply, they need to keep the supplies well‐stocked to continue to serve their community.
An effective way to help is through supply drives. Having an opportunity to do something many of us take for granted, like taking a shower or having a safe place to take our children, can be a game‐changer for a woman escaping a dangerous situation.
Accordingly, Oldcastle Enclosures held a supply drive for basic hygiene products. They established a contribution area inside Oldcastle Enclosure Solution’s plant for all employees to furnish hygiene products. On September 9, 2017, the Women’s Crisis Center came by the plant to accept the donations.
“Oldcastle Enclosure Solutions and its employees are privileged to support such a great organization,” said the Poteau community team. “The Women’s Crisis Center was very happy to see the number of products that had been collected by our employees.” “WCS would like to say Thank You to Oldcastle Enclosures for their donation earlier this month. We truly appreciate everything you do! Thank you and God Bless!!” said the staff at the Women’s Crisis Center. “The time and effort you put into this project is greatly appreciated.”
Women’s Crisis Services of LeFlore County
The mission of Women’s Crisis Services is to provide relief and support for persons who have suffered physical or emotional abuse as a result of family violence, stalking and sexual assault; to empower women and children who have lived in violent relationships and those who are survivors of stalking and sexual assault by utilizing the concept of individual worth, choice, self‐determination and independence; to assist these persons to utilize community resources for the establishment of healthy family relationships and self‐growth, to eradicate the myths and ignorance by enlightening and educating our community; to advocate unceasingly for a non‐violent society. In accordance with this mission, WCS serves and is served by persons of all age, economic, ethnic, lifestyle, racial, religious and social groups.
About Oldcastle Enclosure Solutions
Known worldwide as one of the most innovative and largest manufacturers of enclosure products, Oldcastle Enclosure Solutions uses leading‐edge technology to design, manufacture and supply products for the protection of municipal water, irrigation, electric, telecommunications, cable and transportation infrastructures.
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In conjunction with contributions provided to community programs throughout the year, Oldcastle Infrastructure Croydon lent a helping hand to a younger crowd close to home with their “New Kicks for Kids” program.
Oldcastle Infrastructure Plant Manager Allen Reed and Office Supervisor Debra MacMath teamed up with the faculty at Keystone Elementary in Croydon, Pa. to bring a little light into the lives of students who are less unfortunate. 15 brand new pairs of shoes were donated to the school. Accepting the donation was Keystone Elementary Principal George Ciarrocchi and School Nurse Lynn Thompson. “What a great thing to do for our students in need!”
In addition, Oldcastle Infrastructure Croydon donated ten turkeys and forty $25 Walmart gift cards to Keystone Elementary so the children and their families could have a happy holiday.
“With the holidays and cold weather vastly approaching, we must always remember there are children that don’t have what they desperately need,” stated Debra MacMath Office Supervisor at Oldcastle Infrastructure Croydon.
“We have found a great partner in the local, 1,500 student elementary school. The school staff knows “how and when” to help the families in need and Oldcastle Infrastructure has allowed us the means to help those less fortunate,” said Allen Reed Croydon Plant Manager.
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Oldcastle Infrastructure is the clear choice for building products and services for North American infrastructure projects. We are a leading provider of engineered product solutions nationwide to a number of market sectors including: Water, Communications, Energy, and Transportation.
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In October, Oldcastle Infrastructure of Raleigh and Fuquay, N.C. teamed up to build homes in Raleigh, North Carolina with Habitat for Humanity.
“In communities across the country, having access to a decent and affordable house is a challenge for countless families,” said Robert Amos, Plant Manager for Oldcastle Infrastructure Pipe in Raleigh. “This year, we’re working together to assist Habitat families build a place they can call home.”
The company says the team completed the roof and siding on one house and completely framed the interior of another house. At the end of the day, a lot was accomplished.
Plant Manager at Oldcastle Infrastructure Fuquay Steve Zimny said, “The future homeowners were very grateful for our assistance and the Habitat for Humanity employees never imagined we could accomplish so much in a day and hoped we would return again soon.”
Serving and strengthening their community, building relationships and working together are core values of the company. Oldcastle Infrastructure is dedicated to making a difference in the communities where their employees live, work and serve.
Habitat for Humanity is a non‐profit group that provides affordable housing to qualifying lower income people that would have difficulty obtaining a conventional type of mortgage. Habitat for Humanity uses sponsors, material donations, and volunteers to build the houses, along with the homeowner providing labor as well.
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Oldcastle Infrastructure is the clear choice for building products and services for North American infrastructure projects. We are a leading provider of engineered product solutions nationwide to a number of market sectors including: Water, Communications, Energy, and Transportation.
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Supporting their community through Litchfield’s White Memorial Foundation Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk
On Sunday October 22nd, at the nature preserve of White Memorial Conservation Center, Oldcastle Infrastructure Avon engaged in this year’s “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk” in Litchfield Connecticut to help raise awareness and funding for breast cancer research.
“Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Litchfield County 2017” involved a 5K (or 3.1‐mile) non‐competitive, non‐timed walk, attracting more than 500 participants and several local teams. Several walkers sported pink T‐shirts, sneakers, feather boas, face‐ painting and hair dyes in hues ranging from salmon to fuchsia. Pink is the official color of the American Cancer Society’s yearly nationwide endeavors to raise money for treatment, assistance and research to combat breast cancer.
One of the teams hailed from Oldcastle Infrastructure, a precast concrete manufacturing company in Avon, Connecticut. Plant accountant Dana Bock-Decoteau was one of the company’s participating 45 employees and their families who walked. “We are here to raise awareness and money for breast cancer,” she said. “It is a significant cause to support and we are happy to have raised $2,710 this year.” Oldcastle Infrastructure Avon plans to sponsor next year’s event.
The event featured raffle prizes, wood‐fired pizza and a survivors dining tent. Organizers said the event will eventually raise $46,000 by year’s end for breast cancer treatment, assistance and research.
“Cancer Facts & Figures 2017,” a yearly study by the American Cancer Society, approximates that there will be an estimated 1,688,780 new cancer cases diagnosed and 600,920 cancer deaths in the U.S. this year. Within that group, 252,710 women will be diagnosed (40,610 will die) and 2,470 men will be diagnosed, 460 will die.
The Making Strides Walk was established in 1984 when Massachusetts breast cancer survivor Margery Gould Rath wanted to find a way to celebrate with fellow cancer survivors and to raise funds. Gould Rath created a “move‐along‐a‐thon.” The first event, held in Boston, drew 200 participants and became an annual city tradition. By 1993, the event became officially known as the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, attracting 4,000 walkers in New England towns and in 250 communities nationwide. Gould Rath remained a dedicated Making Strides volunteer until she lost her battle with cancer in 2001.
The American Cancer Society estimates that since 1993, more than 13 million walkers nationwide have raised more than $810 million. Funds raised from the event go toward early‐detection education efforts, research and providing information, care and assistance to people impacted by cancer.
For more information about breast cancer, contact the American Cancer Society at 1‐800‐227‐2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
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