Sylvania Minerals Hosts Quarry Challenge 5K Walk/Run
Jennifer Yerrick, Quarry Challenge participant wrote, “Amazing place, friendly volunteers, extremely well organized, and AWESOME signs for encouragement!! Will be doing it again next year!!” Jim O’Callahan, participant and volunteer said, “Great event, far exceeded expectations! I would definitely do again.” “By far the most unique, most organized and most fun run / walk yet!…
2017 MDOT/MAA Bus Tour
On October 2, 2017, MAA member, Carmeuse Lime & Stone, hosted the 2017 Annual MDOT/MAA bus tour at their Calcite Operation in Rogers City. With over 45 representatives from MDOT and the Michigan Aggregates Association in attendance, Carmeuse Lime & Stone provided an overview about the many processes that are implemented to ensure limestone meets…
Sylvania Minerals Hosts Solid Rock Church Group Tour
On Saturday, September 16, 2017, Sylvania Minerals hosted the Solid Rock Church group at our South Rockwood quarry. Most of the group was made up of children who will be in Sunday School, where Kathy Bouren will be teaching a lesson on “Mining the World”.
Recycled Aggregates Proudly Supports the Highland Park Police K9 Unit
Tom Downs, Operations Manager, Recycled Aggregates invited Highland Park Police K-9 Officer, Christopher Zuellig and K-9 “Trexx” to demonstrate the K-9’s unique ability to locate hidden narcotics at Recycled Aggregates Highland Park location. Trexx is a 2 year old Dutch Shepherd that specializes in narcotics detection, tracking and patrol. Recycled Aggregates is proud to support the…
Recycled Aggregate’s New Portable Crushing Plant Featured
TCI Manufacturing featured Recycled Aggregate’s new custom crushing and screening plant on their website highlighting it’s features and components. A great partnership between HiPoint Aggregate Equipment, TCI Manufacturing, and Recycled Aggregates lead to a functional, efficient, and rugged portable plant design.
Monroe Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #113 Receives Stone and Trucking Donation
Dani’s Transport and Sylvania Minerals partnered together to support the Monroe FOP located at 1051 Strasburg Road Monroe, MI. The FOP has always been a pillar in the community and pride themselves on giving back. Recently, they have struggled to get building maintenance done due to lack of funds. The parking lot needed improvements not…
Friends of Mineralogy Visits Sylvania Minerals Quarry
Sylvania Minerals hosts the Friends of Mineralogy group annually. Specimens are collected and photos are taken of the different benches, minerals, and fossils. Below is a letter from Geologist Reggie Rose describing the trip: Friends of Mineralogy Trip to Sylvania Minerals Quarry is a Success! A total of 29 Friends of Mineralogy collectors…
Sylvania Minerals Hosts Field Trip for Students
The day began with Bill Begley, Plant Manager and Geologist, and Keith Childress, QC Manger briefing the group on safety topics at the mine. While the group was huddled at the observation area overlooking the quarry, Bill explained the geology, history, and fun facts about the quarry. The day continued with students taking a bus…
E. C. Korneffel Company Partners with Great Lakes Aggregates
Special thanks to the E.C. Korneffel Company for allowing Great Lakes Aggregates to be a part of the Stony Island Habitat Restoration Project. We are proud to be a part of such a worthwhile endeavor improving our community’s wetlands and adding value to our natural resources.