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How the Shipping Crisis is Affecting Cement Supply

How the Shipping Crisis is Affecting Cement Supply

Manufacturers and construction businesses around the world have been grappling with pandemic-driven consequences for well over a year now. Unfortunately, these same lingering challenges are severely impacting the shipping freight markets to create a host of material...

Air Entrained Concrete: What Is It and Why Do We Use It?

Air Entrained Concrete: What Is It and Why Do We Use It?

Air entrained concrete contains microscopic air bubbles that help alleviate internal pressure on the concrete by providing small pockets for water to expand into when exposed to freeze-thaw conditions. Without these pockets water has no place to escape, leading to cracks and/or scaling in concrete that greatly diminish the lifespan of a structure. Air is applied into a concrete mix via an air entraining admixture otherwise known as AEA. The amount of air in a mix can be adjusted to meet the specifications of the job at hand.

Folsom Ready Mix Concrete Truck in Cordova Rec & Park District’s Decorating Contest

Folsom Ready Mix Concrete Truck in Cordova Rec & Park District’s Decorating Contest

We had a great time participating in Cordova Recreation & Park District’s Hoppin’ & Huntin’ at Hagan Drive-Thru Decorating Contest! This drive-thru event allowed families to wave to the Easter Bunny, pick up eggs, check out the decorated vehicles, and grab treats. Thanks to the Cordova Recreation & Park District for creating such a fun event, we were happy to be a part of it.

Folsom Ready Mix Concrete Donation for Rocklin Girls Fast Pitch Softball League

Folsom Ready Mix Concrete Donation for Rocklin Girls Fast Pitch Softball League

We are excited to show progress on a great community project we’ve been a part of. Here are a few pictures of our pour for Rocklin Girls Fast Pitch Softball League. We were happy to be able to donate concrete for their batting cages this year. Central Valley Engineering and Asphalt was the company that did the place and finish on it this concrete donation. It was great to work with them!

Folsom Ready Mix Covid Holiday Drive Thru Celebration!

Folsom Ready Mix Covid Holiday Drive Thru Celebration!

This year looks significantly different from years past, but we weren't going to let that stand in the way of us celebrating our fantastic employees. We decided to put a twist on our traditional employee holiday party. We took the party mobile! We distributed gifts,...