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CONCRETE CURINGConcrete Curing: When people think about concrete, they usually focus on the placement and finishing. In reality, one of the most important steps happens after the concrete is finished, and that is curing. Proper curing directly affects concrete...
CONCRETE SEALINGConcrete Sealing: Concrete is durable, but it isn't waterproof. Over time, moisture, deicing salts, chemicals, UV exposure, and freeze-thaw cycles slowly deteriorate unprotected concrete. That's why sealing is one of the best ways to extend the life...
Working around a concrete pump requires constant attention to safety. High-pressure lines, moving equipment, and active job sites create serious risks. Whether you're operating the pump, handling the hose, or working nearby, understanding the hazards and following...
National Concrete Pavement Week 2026The week of June 28th to July 4th was the first annual National Concrete Pavement Week. During this week Cemstone highlighted four unique paving projects done throughout our company’s history. Recently, Cemstone acquired a Ready-Mix...
Summer heat can create serious health and safety risks for workers in both indoor and outdoor environments. Understanding occupational heat exposure risks and knowing how to prevent heat-related illnesses are essential to protecting workers’ health and safety. Why It...
MSHA SAFETY ACHIEVEMENTSCongratulations to the Cemstone Hawick Pit and Minnesota Portable Crushing Crew on MSHA Safety Achievements for each achieving a Zero-Citation MSHA Inspection, a remarkable accomplishment that reflects dedication to safety, compliance, and...
Fight HungerFeed HopeOn July 14th, Cemstone and TCC Materials interns, along with their managers and members of the Human Resources Department, traveled to Feed My Starving Children for a morning of volunteering. Upon arriving, participants learned about the...
APWA SUSTAINABILITY TOURIn mid-June, Cemstone was asked by the sustainability committee of the American Public Works Association - MN Chapter (APWA-MN) to host a tour of Dakota Aggregates and the Rosemount Ready-Mix Plant to display the environmental and...
BREAKFAST ON THE FARMOn Friday June 5th, 2026, CCM Regional Manager Gary Lingsweiler and Southern Minnesota Account Representative Tyler Young attended Goodhue County’s Breakfast on the Farm sponsored by Cemstone. This event was held at Lexvold Family Bombay Dairy...
Interns Tour RosemountFacilitiesIn late June, Cemstone and TCC Materials’ group of eight interns embarked on a morning of tours through three Rosemount facilities. The interns started at TCC Materials Rosemount Plant where Regional Operations Manager, Ben Jagger...
National Safety Month, recognized each June by the National Safety Council (NSC), is a nationwide effort to reduce workplace and community injuries by strengthening safety awareness and everyday practices. Throughout the month, the NSC provides free tools and...
ADOPT AHIGHWAYIn late May, Cemstone and Dakota Aggregates teams executed a day of volunteering through the Adopt-a-Highway program on Highway 46. The clean-up took place along near the Dakota Aggregate Pit in Rosemount, Minnesota, helping keep our community clean and...
