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Community Fall Festival Sept 25, 2016

e3admin — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 12:10:39 +0000

Community Fall Festival – Sept 25, 2016

The Shelly Company COMMUNITY FALL FESTIVAL is Sunday, September 25 located at 1985 Gene Cox Memorial Drive, Dresden, Ohio. All are welcome to attend this FREE family-fun day at The Shelly Company Dresden Wildlife Habitat Site. Event goers can expect to see the employee bass tournament results, 5K Walk/Run and the Community Fall Festival festivities.

5K Run/Walk Registration is Open to All!

The pre-registration fee is $5 and must be received prior to 9/25. Registration day of the event is $10 and shirts while supplies last!! Check-in starts at 9:30am the day of the event and race starts at 10am. Please mail the pre-registration form and make checks out to Christ’s Table as all of the 5K proceeds will go to Christ’s Table, local food pantry – Zanesville, Ohio. The Shelly Company and Smith Concrete help raise food and funds for Christ’s Table throughout the year. 5K participants can also run at a chance to win a medal in their age & gender category.

Employee Required Bass Fishing Tournament

Employees interested in entering the fishing tournament must contact Kevin Cooperrider at kcooperrider@nullshellyco.com or 740-225-1505. Requirements include: a boat, 2-man team and one person is a Shelly employee, and the boat launch is 7am. Prizes for the winners.

FREE Community Fall Festival for ALL!

The Fall Festival starts at 11am to 3pm. Come and enjoy hayrides, face painting, birdhouse workshop, canoeing, nature hike, sand piles, bird watching, archery demo and MORE!! Bring your appetite as we will be serving ribs, hamburgers and hotdogs fright from the grill! Beverages and other refreshments also available. Everyone leaves with a pumpkin of their choice! All sponsored by The Shelly Company.

Shelly employees and volunteers are excited to see you at this RAIN or SHINE event. For safety reasons, there will be attendants available to assist with parking. Also, remember this is an outdoor event dress appropriately. There will be a first aid kit on site.

Stay up to date with the event by attending through The Shelly Company Facebook event page.

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College students gain real-life knowledge through summer intern program

e3admin — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:04:35 +0000

The Shelly Company, an Oldcastle company, 2016 intern program started in June and ran through mid-August. It is designed for college students majoring in fields of study related to the construction building materials industry. Shelly management and team members provided them with real-life insights into the types of opportunities available across the diverse facets of the company.

The 11 interns had an in-depth exposure to a variety of departments — from maintenance to quality control, safety, community, planning, R&D and beyond — designed to help these students with an advantage of learning outside the text books.

“Our goal was to implement a quality program to exceed the typical summer internship and really engage these eager, talented young people, “said Ty Nofziger, president The Shelly Company. “More than just offering a paid summer position, this program brings these young people into our organization and provides them the opportunity to attain deep understanding about the company in a short timeframe.”

The Shelly Company Summer 2016 interns include:

Andrew Miller (Cedarville College – Accounting)
Evan Sanders ( Bowling Green University – Construction)
Tyler Grant (Penn State – Aggregates)
Enzo Cannata (Penn State – Aggregates)
Brendan Masterson (University of Akron – Construction)
Alexander Jones (University of Akron – Construction)
Bowe Andrews (Georgia Tech – Sales)
Aaron Franklin (Eastern Kentucky University – Finance)
Audrey Karhoff (University of Kentucky – Public Relations)
Hunter McGhee (Virginia Tech – Aggregates)
Trent Grassbaugh (Ohio State University –Construction)

Beyond the on-site work, their experiences also included participating in Shelly meetings like the online marketing committee and Shelly technology group as well as community events and appreciation luncheons.

In closing, the interns gave presentations covering their experience and what they learned at the Findlay office to senior management including Ty Nofziger, Shelly President; Milan Andrin, Shelly CFO; Steve Conklin, vice president and general manager Northeast Division; Lyle Snyder, vice president and general manager Northwest Division; and Steve Draper, Shelly Safety Director.

Shelly’s intern program has evolved over the years and continues to grow. If you know of someone who would be interested to participate in the Shelly internship program contact Human Resources or email myfuture@nullshellyco.com.

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Japanese exchange students tour the Stoneco Celina quarry during their visit to Mercer County

e3admin — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 14:39:06 +0000

On July 28, approximately 20 Japanese delegates including students, chaperones and interpreters from Minamiawaji, Japan toured the Stoneco Celina quarry. Quarry representatives and management team members including third-party Wampum Hardware were well-prepared with informative presentations, activities, lunch and souvenirs.

“We were delighted to be a part of this memorable experience,” said Lyle Snyder, vice president and general manager The Shelly Company. “Our open door policy encourages safe and supervised trips for all ages. Our employees work hard to execute a meaningful agenda leaving community members with a better understanding of limestone mining and how it impacts our quality of life,” said Snyder.

The Stoneco Celina quarry was one of several stops for the overseas guests during their week-long visit to Mercer County. Robin Kraner, Stoneco quality control technician, organized and coordinated the trip. The tour was made possible thanks to the Grand Lake International Association’s (GLIA) 20^th anniversary and sister-city program. GLIA coordinates the lodging with host families and touring businesses, restaurants, government facilities, schools and other sites.

GLIA was originally founded in 1993 as the Celina International Association to offer social, educational and cultural interaction between the youth of Celina and other countries, and now oversees the student exchange program.

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Local Boy Scouts Earn Mining in Society Merit Badges

e3admin — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 15:36:09 +0000

On May 14 Oldcastle Materials’ North Division hosted an educational event for 61 Boy Scouts and over 30 adult leaders at the Stoneco of Michigan, Ottawa Lake Quarry.

For the second year in a row Stoneco of Michigan and The Shelly Company teamed up for an event that allows Boy Scouts to earn their Mining in Society Merit Badge. The Scouts earned their badges by learning the importance of mining within society and practicing personal and environmental safety.

Throughout the morning Scouts were taught the mining process, costs of materials, and how mining companies explore, plan, permit, mine and process minerals. The attendees were invited on a tour of the Ottawa Lake Limestone Quarry to provide a visual of the mining process.

In order for the Scouts to earn their badges, there were multiple interactive demonstrations. The demonstrations included a mapping exercise, quality control tests, and how both companies use drones to perform aerial surveys to measure stockpiles and mining faces. The Scouts also learned about construction aggregate materials that are needed to build roads and homes.

A troop leader stated, “The four boys that I brought to your merit badge class really enjoyed it and said on the way home that they previously had no clue what was all involved with mining. So keep up the good work and continue with this class for future scouts.”

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Smith Concrete Hosts "Rolling for Autism" Dice Run – June 12,2016

e3admin — Thu, 26 May 2016 10:57:38 +0000

Smith Concrete, a division of The Shelly Company, is hosting a “Rolling for Autism” Dice Run on Sunday, June 12, 2016 to benefit Autism Speaks. Autism Speaks, founded in 2005, is an organization that is dedicated to funding global medical research into the causes, prevention, treatment and cure for autism. One in 68 children are affected by autism, boys being four times more likely to have autism than girls. Autism Speaks attempts to bring together the community to help support the fight for finding the missing pieces to the puzzle and to help change the future for all those who struggle with autism disorders.

If you want to help support Autism Speaks, registration opens for the “Rolling for Autism” Dice Run at 9 am on Sunday, June 12. Tickets are $15 per person or $20 per couple, including free food! Although this is a motorcycle run, all vehicles are welcomed.

The event will start and finish on 26650 State Route 7, Marietta, Ohio 45750. The Dice Run will begin at 10 am and end around 4 pm. There will be four stops a (Marietta, Athens, Belpre and Gallipolis), where participants will roll the dice and keep a tally on their own scorecard. Following the run, there will be an auction with special guest auctioneer, former Colorado Rockies pitcher, Kevin Ritz. The event will also have live music and door prizes. 100% of the funds raised will benefit Autism Speaks.

For more information on this event, or if you would like to be a sponsor, contact us at (740)-246-1060 or lindee.mehaffey@nullshellyco.com. Be sure to follow the latest news on the “Rolling for Autism” Dice Run Event on The Shelly Company Facebook page.

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Fun way to get your hands dirty this Earth Day

e3admin — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 16:40:33 +0000

Earth Day is on Friday, April 22, which means there will be plenty of festivities happening around Ohio to celebrate all things green. We want to provide you the opportunity to have a big impact with a small gesture, like volunteering at our Wildlife Habitat Site’s clean-up day.

We need your help cleaning, greening and beautifying our Wildlife Habitat Site for Earth Day.

Join us on Saturday, April 16, 2016 for a day filled with family-friendly activities.

Remember to wear long pants and closed-toed shoes for your safety.

Click the flyer for details

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The Shelly Company Receives 2015 Oldcastle Community Outreach Award

e3admin — Fri, 25 Mar 2016 18:30:06 +0000

On February 9, 2016, it was announced that The Shelly Company was awarded with the 2015 Oldcastle Outstanding Community Outreach Company Award. Shelly’s significant contributions and positive differences in its local communities include its themed truck program, food drives, employee-driven community action committees, wildlife habitat sites, classroom presentations, quarry tours, legislative tours and much more. This award demonstrates the compassion, camaraderie, and spirit that make up The Shelly Company.

The Outstanding Community Outreach Award honors companies that best embrace and exemplify Oldcastle’s purpose to foster optimism on Earth and especially in the lives of those in need. This is the fourth year of the Oldcastle Community Awards Program and as in the past years, Oldcastle is proud to recognize its companies and employees who make their communities better places. This program is an excellent opportunity for Oldcastle to continue to build a great team and to recognize and reward superior performance. Companies are nominated based on the following criteria.

Companies that:
– Demonstrate a significant contribution and positive impact in their communities
– Create a culture that encourages employee involvement in their communities
– Heighten positive exposure and awareness of the local companies, Oldcastle and the industry
– Contribute to the communities’ well-being
– Exemplify the values of good neighbors

“I am proud of our team, as everyone had a hand in this outstanding achievement said Ty Nofziger, The Shelly Company President.” “We go above and beyond – not because we have to, but because we want to.”

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Nominate a Shelly employee today!

e3admin — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 19:05:08 +0000

It’s that time again for the fourth annual Outstanding Community Ambassador awards program open to all Shelly employees. These awards honor employees who have set an example for all of us with service and commitment to their communities. Most often their efforts are done out of sight and without any expectation of recognition. They get involved because they have a passion to help others. These community awards give us a chance to recognize those efforts and to encourage others by sharing their stories. If you would like to nominate a Shelly employee please contact Jessica Marcum for details at jmarcum@nulloldcastlematerials.com.

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Community Fall Festival – Sept 27, 2015

e3admin — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 18:08:07 +0000

The Shelly Company COMMUNITY FALL FESTIVAL is Sunday, September 27 located at 1985 Gene Cox Memorial Drive, Dresden, Ohio. All are welcome to attend this FREE family-fun day at The Shelly Company Dresden Wildlife Habitat Site. Event goers can expect to see the employee bass tournament results, 5K Walk/Run and the Community Fall Festival festivities.

5K Run/Walk Registration is Now Open!

The pre-registration fee is $5 and must be received prior to 9/24. This includes a shirt and spot in the event. Registration day of the event is $10 and shirts while supplies last!! Check-in starts at 9:30am the day of the event. Please mail the pre-registration form and make checks out to Christ’s Table as all of the 5K proceeds will go to Christ’s Table, local food pantry – Zanesville, Ohio. The Shelly Company and Smith Concrete help raise food and funds for Christ’s Table throughout the year. 5K participants can also run at a chance to win a medal in their age & gender category.

Employee Fishing Tournament

Employees interested in entering the fishing tournament must contact Kevin Cooperrider at kcooperrider@nullshellyco.com. Requirements include: a boat, 2-man team and one person is an employee, and the boat launch is 7am.

FREE Community Fall Festival for ALL!

The Fall Festival starts at 11am to 3pm. Come and enjoy hayrides, face painting, birdhouse workshop, canoeing, nature hike, sand piles, bird watching, archery demo and MORE!! Bring your appetite as we will be serving fresh hamburgers and hotdogs fresh off the grill! Beverages and other refreshments also available. No one leaves without a pumpkin of their choice! All sponsored by The Shelly Company.

Checkout our Sustainability with a profile sheet describing the Wildlife Site in more detail.

Also, see the event flyer for event details.

Shelly employees and volunteers are excited to see you at this RAIN or SHINE event. For safety reasons, there will be attendants available to assist with parking. Also, remember this is an outdoor event and open toe shoes may not be the best. There will be a first aid kit on site.

Keep up on event happenings at The Shelly Company Facebook page – Community Fall Festival Event.

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The Shelly Company Earns 2015 OMG Eagle Award

e3admin — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 20:49:03 +0000

On August 18, The Shelly Company was honored with the 2015 Oldcastle Materials Eagle Award for working one million consecutive hours without a lost time incident! This is the third year in a row that Shelly has earned the Eagle Award at the one million hour milestone. “We demand the highest workplace safety standards across all facilities – so nobody gets hurt,” said Ty Nofziger, Shelly President. “I am proud of our team leaders for recognizing that for effective health and safety management, everyone has a role. We continue to strive towards zero incidents and for every team member to return home safely.”

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Shelly Materials Donates a Rock in Honor of “B-Rock”

e3admin — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 12:54:55 +0000

A young man named Brock “B-rock” Johnson was just 14 years old when a very rare auto immune disorder took his life. The young Canal Winchester, Ohio native endured over 25 surgeries throughout his short, amazing life.

During his 14 years, he touched countless people, both locally and nationally. Since Brock’s passing a few months ago, his family continues to keep his memory alive. They are now in the process of starting a nonprofit called the Brockstrong Foundation.

When Shelly Materials was asked to donate a rock in memory of Brock (aka B-Rock), there was no hesitation. On August 14th, Brock’s parents, along with the Canal Winchester High School football head coach, visited the Columbus Limestone quarry to pick the “perfect” rock. Powers Trucking, another huge community supporter, provided the dump truck for transporting the rock to the High School.

How the rock will be used is still to be determined, but it is expected to become a solid foundation for the school and all those who loved Brock – to remember, never forget, and to be Brock Strong.

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7th Annual Teachers Workshop

e3admin — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 18:23:58 +0000

The Shelly Company welcomed 21 teachers representing various schools throughout Ohio to visit its Columbus Limestone quarry as a part of the 7th Annual Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA) two-week program, Project STONE (Science Teaching Ohio’s New Economy). Through this program, teachers learn about the science aspect of the industry, and take their knowledge back to the classroom. This hands-on and informative program is sponsored by Wright State University, The Ohio Board of Regents, and OAIMA. This workshop enables OAIMA producing members to develop partnerships with local schools and give teachers the opportunity to incorporate real-life earth science into inquiry based science lessons.

The group’s visit involved safety training, a tour of the mine, and presentations from The Shelly Company, Sauls Seismic and Northern Ohio Explosives. Key takeaways for the teachers to take back to the classroom included simple but effective mining activities, interesting geology facts and exposure to the career opportunities within the mining industry. Project STONE is an annual program open to all teachers educating in Ohio’s classrooms. The program signups start in early spring. The spacing is limited. For more information about Project STONE please visit OAIMA.org.

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Northeast Ohio to receive volunteer help from The Shelly Company

e3admin — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 21:14:49 +0000

The Shelly Company in Northeast Ohio has committed to servicing a series of “Done-In-A-Day” volunteer projects before the end of the year. With the help of Business and Volunteers United (BVU), The Shelly Company has teamed up with local nonprofit groups to help make a difference and pursue a greater involvement in addressing community concerns. “We take great pride in giving back to local communities and empowering our teams to support their neighbors in need. This spring, employees jumped into action to sign up and help out,” said Steve Conklin, Shelly Northeast Division General Manager and Vice President.

The Shelly Company Northeast Division started its community quest on May 2 with over 40 employees and family members who volunteered at Camp Ho Mita Koda, the oldest summer camp in the nation for children with diabetes. Shelly employees spent the day cleaning camp structures by scrubbing floors, washing windows, clearing hiking paths and stacking firewood for the expected 200 children to arrive within the next few weeks.

“It was an honor partnering with the Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland. It felt great spending the day at Camp Ho Mita Koda and working hard to make the young campers’ experience that much more enjoyable,” said Jason Emch, Shelly aggregates operations manager. “I am looking forward to the next projects to come.”

The Shelly Company Northeast Division has three more “Done-In-A-Day” projects to complete before the end of the year. Thanks to BVU, the upcoming projects are scheduled and plans are well underway.

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Fourth graders learn firsthand about The Shelly Company

e3admin — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 21:35:06 +0000

Zanesville, Oh – On Friday, January 23, 2015 The Shelly Company’s public relations manager, Jamie Sturgeon, visited Maysville Elementary in Zanesville, Ohio to talk about construction careers and learn about making roads while having some fun in the process. “It is important to take every opportunity available and educate on the many career opportunities within the construction building- materials industry,” said Sturgeon. Sturgeon’s presentation was so compelling that one teacher commented, “in my second life, I want to be a haul truck driver.” Shelly offers a wide array of positions for all applicants. The company’s tuition-reimbursement program offers employees the chance to further their educational experience. Sturgeon also talked about the uses of aggregates in our everyday lives, as well as provided a hands-on activity that connected mining with geology. Sturgeon is one of many Shelly employees who visits schools and universities. If you would like The Shelly Company to visit your (k-12) classroom or college class please email jsturgeon@nullshellyco.com.

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Shelly Ready Mix Division recognizes employee excellence in safety, integrity and quality

e3admin — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 16:10:17 +0000

The Shelly Company Ready Mix Division in Dover, Ohio held their second annual outstanding achievements banquet at the Dutch Valley Restaurant, on Friday, Jan. 15. Employees and management team members enjoyed a sit-down family-style lunch event followed by an awards ceremony. Oldcastle Materials Central Division President, John Powers; Shelly Ready Mix Vice President and General Manager, Dick Wilson; Shelly Vice President and General Counsel, David Kern; and Shelly Safety Director, Steve Draper, presented attendees with awards for going above and beyond.
The award categories were: Safety Plant Award of Excellence, zero incidents occurred; Safety Individual Award of Excellence, most points earned; Spirit Award of Excellence, extraordinary goodwill and professionalism performed; Pride Award of Excellence, personal ownership displayed; and Safety Champion of the Year, personal contribution impacted safety results.
The event concluded with a special award, Leader of the Year, that recognized outstanding individual optimism, leadership, and positive growth for the Division and Company. This year, that honor went to Rick Kemper, Smith Concrete General Manager. Rick’s 23 years of service at The Shelly Company continues to promote growth and provide opportunities. Most recently, Rick has participated in: Driver Mentor Training Committee, Oldcastle Ready Mix Hiring/Training Committee, Shelly Ready Mix Safety Committee, National Plant Optimization Committee and Plant Optimization for Shelly Ready Mix, and Shelly Hiring/Retention Committee.
“Receiving the Leader of the Year is such a great honor,” said Rick. “When I think about all of the talented and passionate employees, it just makes the honor that much more special.” According to Rick, regardless of your role, if you want to be a great leader, remember to treat all people with respect at all times. You never know when you’ll need their help, and it’s a sign you respect people, which all great leaders do.
The Shelly Ready Mix Division hosts the awards banquet in a central location for the Shelly Ready Mix companies: All Ohio Ready Mix, Medina Supply, and Smith Concrete. “This is my favorite event of the year,” said Dick Wilson, Division Vice President and General Manager. “Creating a safe work environment is much more meaningful when it comes, not just from one person, but from the joint achievements of many! I am very proud to be a part of such a passionate group of people!”

Congratulations to the following 2015 award winners:
Safety Plant Award of Excellence
Dusty Uribe- Athens Facility
Jerry Johnson- Marietta Facility
Lincoln Smith- Zanesville Facility
Dave Galbreath- Cambridge Facility
Roger Miller – New Philadelphia Facility
Mark Hesson- Marietta and Dover Equipment Shops
Beau Myerholtz- Stickney Facility
Brian Bach- Maumee Facility
L.J. Kelly- Perrysburg Facility
Al Shiever- North Ridgeville Facility

Safety Individual Award of Excellence
Pam Mason, Smith Concrete
Scott Pack, Medina Supply
Bray Myers, All Ohio Ready Mix

Spirit Award of Excellence
Rhonda Hawk, Shelly Ready Mix Division
Frank Mihalik, All Ohio Ready Mix
Hal Lane, Medina Supply

Pride Award of Excellence
Jim Maulding, Medina Supply
Brian Bach, All Ohio Ready Mix
Mike West, Smith Concrete

Safety Champion of the Year
Mark Hesson, Smith Concrete
Scott Pack, Medina Supply
Don Miller, All Ohio Ready Mix

Leader of the Year
Rick Kemper, Smith Concrete

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Welcome Steve Draper

e3admin — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 21:17:22 +0000

The Shelly Company is pleased to welcome Steve Draper to our team! He will be our new Corporate Safety Director and has over 12 years of experience in implementing and executing safety best practices. We are making this transition to Steve as he has earned credible validations such as named Oldcastle’s Safety Director of the Year in 2010.

Steve attended Eastern Michigan University and Monroe Community. His home base location is in Sylvania and his responsibilities cover Ohio. Steve states his “primary focus is to meet all Shelly employees and listen and learn about current safe practices.”

We are excited to welcome him to our team and look forward to the enthusiasm and innovations he will bring!

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Shelly provides land for hostage training

e3admin — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 22:41:52 +0000

It looked like a scene out of a Special Forces movie. Camouflaged police officers with weapons in arm stood in the shadows scoping out the land. As they were given the signal, they raided an abandoned house and two barns in hopes to seize and capture the two suspects reportedly hiding on the property.

No it wasn’t a movie, but a supervised training exercise hosted by the City of Marysville Police Department and Deputy Chief Bo Spain. Safety precautions were in place – including weapons minus the ammunition.

The training exercise is one of many for officers of diverse years of service to gain additional experience and exposure. The Shelly Company provided property near its Ostrander limestone quarry for the day’s activities. According to Deputy Chief Bo Spain, unfamiliar land offers the best training as the team has to rely on their skills to navigate through the scenery and complete the three exercises: clearing, extracting and negotiating.

The Shelly Company partners with local emergency services and law enforcement agencies to assist with training opportunities associated with real-life situations. Shelly has provided training opportunities for local enforcement and emergency groups such as city bomb squads, fire departments, police departments and dive and rescue teams for many years. “It’s The Shelly Company’s way of giving back to the community, “said Jamie Sturgeon, public relations manager. Shelly’s plant managers are the company contacts with the agency members. After the trainings are complete, we continue the relationship by inviting them to Shelly quarry events such as open houses and community days.

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Try the Shelly App & Win

e3admin — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 17:00:53 +0000

The Shelly Company has added to its mobile versatility by introducing its first app. The free app will provide as a convenient tool online or offline for calculating aggregates, asphalt and ready mix concrete quantities. It also provides a locations feature that links users to the Shelly website.

The app is handy for all projects whether on the job or at home. You can download the app to your smartphone or electronic device from the iTunes store or Google Play. It is also on the Shelly website on the homepage downloadable via phone or device.

Enter to win our Shelly App contest. Go to the Shelly Facebook page and provide a screen shot of the downloaded app to enter a drawing to win 5 gallons of concrete sealer. Just in time before old man winter hits! www.facebook.com/Shellycompany or click the Facebook icon here on the website.

Contest ends November 2nd. A random winner will be drawn!

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Asphalt Plant Meter Wins Innovation Award

e3admin — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 23:47:12 +0000

Flow Control magazine recently announced its 2014 Innovation Awards winners for their technological contributions to industrial fluid handling systems, resulting in increased process efficiency, cost savings, energy savings and more. Fox Thermal Instruments was included within the award list for its Model FT2A thermal mass flow meter currently installed at The Shelly Company’s Gallipolis asphalt plant. “The meter has been instrumental in determining our true drying costs, said Trevor Small,” area manager. Jeff Conover, OMG asphalt performance manager, worked with Fox Thermal Instruments to develop a web page for remote access to the meter. This Ethernet IP feature enables the plant manager to view the meter readings from the control house via the touch screen panel eliminating the need for the loader operator to manually read the meter. Essentially the meter can be read from any location through Internet login. This new technology has helped to improve plant performance and determine inefficiencies. The Shelly Company is proud to be one of the first companies to use the FT2A thermal mass flow meter.

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Community Ambassador Awards Now Open

e3admin — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 21:57:40 +0000

Do you know a Shelly employee who volunteers at every community event – or, spends more time helping others than they do themselves? We want to recognize these outstanding individuals who go the extra mile for his or her communities.

For the third consecutive year, the Oldcastle Outstanding Community Ambassador and Outstanding Community Outreach Awards will recognize companies and employees who selflessly serve their communities, making them a better place to live and work. We are accepting nominations of any Shelly employee (Shelly Materials, Stoneco, Medina Supply, Smith Concrete, All Ohio Ready Mix and Price Inland) via the attached interactive forms.

Please send to Jessica Marcum at jmarcum@nullshellyco.com or call 614-414-5003.

Nominations are due by October 27.

Click here for the interactive nomination form

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Ohio Chamber of Commerce Visits Shelly's Gallipolis Sites

e3admin — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 20:25:39 +0000

On Wednesday, Aug. 27, The Shelly Company’s liquid terminal and asphalt plant in Gallipolis, Ohio, took part in the Ohio Chamber’s Road to Prosperity summer road tour by hosting Chamber representatives and Sen. Bob Peterson, to discuss key issues facing the construction and building materials industry. “I appreciated visiting and learning more about The Shelly Company”, said Peterson. “I enjoyed discussing ways to strengthen the business climate in Ohio and growing jobs and our economy.”

“It was an honor to have the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and Sen. Bob Peterson visit us for a few hours to discuss firsthand the issues our business is facing, as well as taking time to tour our facilities,” said Trevor Small, Shelly area manager. “Keeping up with Ohio’s infrastructure is critical to our communities and our society’s quality of life. Our asphalt paving is designed and mixed in-state, incorporating Ohio aggregates and recycled Ohio pavement along with other recycled products, heated on-site and laid down by Ohio workers.”

The Gallipolis asphalt plant is one of Shelly’s 37 asphalt plants throughout Ohio. It is expected to produce enough tons to meet market demands for state and local roadwork projects. A robust highway funding bill is critical to ensure infrastructure needs are met. Highway funding supports Ohio’s economy and provides jobs for Ohio families.

“We are appreciative of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce’s summer road tour and the opportunity to showcase our facility as well as share our concerns,” said Rick Van Gundy, Shelly liquid terminal manager. “We take great pride in running a safe and efficient site.”

Currently, Shelly is experiencing a shortage of qualified and available drivers and contract carriers to transport materials externally throughout most lines of business. Bulk, haul and ready mix concrete drivers are only some of the driving positions needed to be filled. Unfortunately, the present shortage is expected to get worse before it gets better.

“We appreciate The Shelly Company for hosting our Road to Prosperity tour and for sharing these pertinent issues with us,” said Keith Lake, Vice President of Government Affairs at the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. “Their input on issues facing Ohio businesses is paramount to helping us fulfill our mission to advocate for the business community. These problems are likely to affect other businesses as well since The Shelly Company’s business is related to key aspects of infrastructure, which is essentially how employees and raw materials travel to businesses, and how finished goods reach customers. Good infrastructure in Ohio is critical to business.”

The Gallipolis liquid terminal just celebrated 2,922 days without an incident. It consists of 13 steel constructed tanks and is one of Shelly’s four terminals throughout Ohio.

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The Shelly Company’s Dresden Wildlife Habitat Site Community Fall Festival – All Invited

e3admin — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 19:29:26 +0000

(Dresden) – On, Sunday, September 28, from 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., The Shelly Company’s Dresden Wildlife Habitat Site will be hosting its Annual Community Fall Festival featuring fun, educational outdoor activities for all ages. New activities for this year include a scavenger hunt, birdhouse workshop and boat rides. Return visitors can still expect to see the bass tournament weigh-in, bring fishing poles for catch and release, enjoy hay wagon rides, pick a pumpkin and freshly grilled hamburgers and hotdogs along with other refreshments. The festival and the above activities are free of cost and open to the public.

The event will also host its 5^th Annual 5K Run / Walk. Pre-registration is now open through September 24. To pre-register there is a $5 entry fee and guaranteed event shirt. Please email shyoung@nullshellyco.com to pre-register. Registration for the 5K after September 24 up to the day of the event starts at 9:30 a.m. and has a $10 entry fee with limited shirts. The 5K event starts at 10:30 a.m. with the help of Mr. Smith from Sheridan High School (Thornville, OH). Proceeds from the 5K will go to The Shelly Company’s Adopt-A-Family fund.

For safety reasons, visitors are encouraged to wear appropriate clothing for the outdoor environment. Depending on the weather, sunscreen may be advised. Pets and alcohol are not permitted. Please contact Kevin Cooperrider at kcooperrider@nullshellyco.com for more event information. Pictures will be taken at the event and used on The Shelly Company website and social media sites.

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Welcome Josh Clark

e3admin — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 15:18:07 +0000

The Shelly Company is excited to welcome Josh to our team. Josh joined The Shelly Company on August 31 as Shelly’s Northeast and Northwest Divisions Human Resources Manager. He brings over 13 years of human resources experience in the trucking and manufacturing industries. Prior to working in the private industry, Josh was a member of the United States Army where he held a variety of human resources positions. Josh’s strong background in recruiting, employee relations, compliance and training will definitely come in handy. He is a graduate of Tiffin University with a Bachelors of Business Administration in Organizational Management.

Learn more about Josh through his own words below:

What do you like best about Human Resources?

I enjoy the day to day challenges and of course the people, but most of all I enjoy being part of something bigger, such as working in teams to make the right decisions and creating positive changes. I like the ability to think outside the box to solve employee and business issues.

What is one of your most memorable HR encounters?

My first encounter that brings a smile is difficult to put a finger on. There are too many HR situations or events that bring a smile. I would have to say that serving as a recruiter in the military brought a tremendous amount of joy. More, specifically, to those who were in need of opportunities due to family hardships or dealt a difficult hand in life.

What do you love doing when you are not at work?

I enjoy spending time with my family. I also enjoy as much golf as I can get, watching football, working on home projects, and volunteering for faith-based community events when time allows.

What do you hope to bring to The Shelly Company?

I hope to bring to Shelly an added strategy and different point of view to solving employment issues. I want to engage employees and management towards continued employment satisfaction at Shelly and instill confidence and trust in HR.

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Keep your cool with hot weather concreting

e3admin — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 18:53:57 +0000

One of the greatest advantages to pouring concrete is you can do it all year long. However, as the seasons change so does the necessary steps to ensure quality results. Summer is no exception, and as the heat indexes rise, follow the below guidelines to decrease your chances of hot weather issues for a successful finish.

Coordination between the designer, ready mix supplier, testing laboratory, and contractor are critical for successful hot weather concreting. Hot weather can be defined as any combination of high ambient temperature, high concrete temperature, low relative humidity, high wind speed, and excessive solar radiation. Hot weather conditions can produce a rapid rate of evaporation of moisture from the surface of the concrete and accelerated setting time, among other issues. Concrete that is cured at high temperatures at an early age will not be as strong at 28 days as the same concrete cured at temperatures around 70 degrees.

The key to successful hot weather concreting is:

1.Recognizing the factors that can affect concrete

2. Plan to help minimize those factors

Use of water reducing, set retarding and supplementary cementitious admixtures can aid in reducing the effects that hot weather has on concrete. Concrete temperatures can also be lowered by using ice or chilled water as part of the mixing water.

When possible, deliveries should be scheduled to avoid the hottest part of the day and delays in delivery, placing and finishing are essential. Trucks should be able to discharge immediately and adequate personnel should be ready to place and handle the concrete. When dealing with hot weather concreting, advance planning and communication can prevent concrete issues. Preventing issues before they start can result in concrete that is of greater durability and higher quality.

NRMCA CIPG 12 Hot Weather Concreting

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The Shelly Company’s Stoneco Maumee Quarry Open House – All Invited

e3admin — Wed, 21 May 2014 17:55:15 +0000

(Maumee) – On, Saturday, June 7, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., The Shelly Company’s Stoneco Maumee Quarry will be hosting an Open House providing visitors a unique opportunity to take a bus tour of the limestone operation and learn more about the process and importance of aggregates. “We invite community members to stop by and learn more about how the quarry operates and to get to know us better, “says Wade Jay, Quarry Superintendent. “Visitors will enjoy seeing the equipment, rock faces, open pit area and stockpiles as they relax in the guided bus tour.

For safety reasons, visitors are encouraged to wear slacks and flat shoes. No open-toe or open-heel shoes. Please contact Michelle Kronberg at mkronberg@nullshellyco.com for more information. Pictures will be taken at the event and used on The Shelly Company website and social media sites.

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Shelly Safety Countdown

e3admin — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 16:40:32 +0000

It’s the most wonderful time!

Today, The Shelly Company kicks off its 31 days of safety awareness, a series that will have you winterizing, thinking ahead and preparing for the unexpected as you count down to the New Year. Shelly’s safety directors collectively created 31 safety related ideas, tips and images pertaining to the season. Each day The Shelly Company Facebook page will offer up a new safety themed post with a question, activity, checklist, meme or image for the safety of the whole family!

What better way to ensure you’ll be ringing in the New Year than with a safety countdown. Visit Shelly’s Facebook page and join the conversation. Share the ideas with your family and friends. Let us hear your ideas and suggestions too – on how to stay safe this holiday season!

https://www.facebook.com/Shellycompany

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Shelly attends OAIMA’s 16th annual legislative reception

e3admin — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 20:12:39 +0000

The 16^th Annual Ohio Aggregates and Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA) Legislative Reception at the Ohio Statehouse was a well-attended and very successful event. OAIMA members, including Shelly Company representatives, spoke with their Ohio lawmakers regarding their concerns about HB277 (Rep. Stautberg) that would make changes to the Type 2, Expedited Annexation process. The bill, as passed by committee, would further limit access to local aggregate sources and add costs through expensive and time-consuming litigation.

In addition, Shelly representatives expressed their support for State Issue 1 – the State Capital Improvements Program that would authorize $1.875 Billion in local government infrastructure aid and jobs for the economy.

The Shelly Company is a long-time partner of many industry associations like OAIMA. As a member of the associations, The Shelly Company will continue to support efforts to keep Ohio’s infrastructure at the forefront – promoting safe quality roads and Ohio jobs.

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Shelly’s annual dress event helps make prom a reality

e3admin — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 19:12:41 +0000

High school proms create lasting memories for young people, but they also can create a financial burden. The Shelly Co.’s Northwest Division takes away some of that “sticker shock” through its annual Don’t Stress Over the Dress event, which provides donated special-occasion dresses to girls planning to attend school proms.

The sixth annual event, held March 7-9 at the Findlay Village Mall, was attended by more than 300 girls from 65 schools in Ohio. It was presented by the Shelly Northwest Division’s Community Action Committee in partnership with Chopin Hall and the mall.

“I have attended the ‘Don’t Stress Over the Dress’ event and was impressed by not only the turnout but also the impact the event has on the young ladies in need,” said Lyle Snyder, general manager and vice president of The Shelly Co. Northwest Division. “The event has grown over the years, and the local mall consistently asks the group to extend their offerings to multiple weekends due to the positive response from the community.

“I want to thank all the volunteers for their hard work throughout the year preparing for and running this event.”

More than 630 gowns — as well as a variety of shoes, jewelry and makeup — were donated for the free event. More than 40 local businesses also donated gift certificates for hair and nail services, flowers, tuxedo rentals and restaurants that were used for door prizes.

“We were very happy to give away 178 dresses this year,” said Chris Edwards, a Shelly Northwest Division employee and member of the Community Action Committee. “There are already enough financial burdens on families nowadays, and prom shouldn’t be one of them.”

The Shelly Company Northwest Division Community Action Committee members: Christie Saltzman, Denise Foley, Kim Dennis, Dawn Murray, Chris Edwards, Joyce Thomas, Shara Asmus, Stacey Walton, Naomi Finn, Robin Kraner, Julie Fuller, Shelly VanAtta, Lori Burket and Marti Price, Chopin Hall.

Anyone interested in donating should contact the Shelly Northwest Division office at (419) 422-8854.

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The Shelly Company wins several quality asphalt awards at NAPA’s annual meeting

e3admin — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 15:49:40 +0000

The Shelly Company walked away with close to 40 awards recognizing highest-quality asphalt pavement and asphalt facilities at NAPA’s annual meeting in Boca Raton, Fla., on Feb. 5.

“It was a very proud moment for The Shelly Company and Oldcastle Materials. Quality is one of Shelly’s three core values and critical to our long-term success, said Ty Nofziger, Shelly Company president. It takes commitment on all levels to be this successful at the national level. Congratulations are well deserved to all of our team members involved. The Shelly Company sets the highest-standards when it comes to quality paving, and continues to make us the industry leader that we are!”

The Shelly Co., which won the 2012 Sheldon G. Hayes Award for its milling and overlay work on I-70, was a finalist for the 2013 award as well. The finalist project was a major resurfacing of I-76 in Portage County. The $7.2 million project involved bridge overlays, drainage work, and milling and resurfacing of two rest areas.

Two milling crews removed and recycled 30,000 tons of asphalt, and two paving crews placed 68,000 tons of new asphalt. The crews earned 94 percent ($106,000) of a potential $112,500 smoothness initiative for the project.

“We are extremely proud to have been nominated for this award,” said Steve Conklin, vice president and general manager of The Shelly Co.’s Northeast Division. “The exceptional work by our employees who bid, produce, test and build high-quality projects year after year is nothing new, but receiving national recognition supports their efforts and dedication to our industry.”
2013 QUALITY IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS

Airport Pavement Award – for exemplary quality in airport pavements

The Shelly Co.
Findlay, Ohio; Toledo Express Airport, Runway 7/25

Asphalt Pavements Under 50,000 Tons

The Shelly Co.
• Thornville, Ohio; East Broad Street
• Thornville, Ohio; Franklin County Resurfacing
• Thornville, Ohio; Ohio 23
• Thornville, Ohio; SR 125 in Adams County
• Thornville, Ohio; SR 140
• Thornville, Ohio; various roads in Gallia County
• Twinsburg, Ohio; City of Lakewood Resurfacing Program
• Twinsburg, Ohio; Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (Chester Avenue to North Marginal Road)
• Twinsburg, Ohio; The Ohio Turnpike, MP 176.3 to MP 186.02
• Twinsburg, Ohio; Trailer Parking Facility in Richfield

Larry H. Lemon Award — top 2013 pavements under 50,000 tons

The Shelly Co.
• Thornville, Ohio; SR 125 in Adams County
• Thornville, Ohio; SR 140
• Twinsburg, Ohio; The Ohio Turnpike, MP 176.3 to MP 186.02

Asphalt Pavements Over 50,000 Tons

The Shelly Co.
• Thornville, Ohio; I-71
• Thornville, Ohio; SR 16/37 in Licking County
• Twinsburg, Ohio; SR 2 in Lake County
• Twinsburg, Ohio; The Ohio Turnpike, east from MP 164.82 to MP 169.74

Sheldon G. Hayes Award — for highest quality in asphalt pavement

FINALIST (one of three)
The Shelly Co., Twinsburg, Ohio
Ohio Department of Transportation
I-76, ODOT Project 395-11

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The Shelly Co wins two NSSGA gold awards for community relations

e3admin — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 17:11:32 +0000

The Shelly Co. has won two gold awards for community relations excellence through the National Stone, Sand and Gravel (NSSGA) awards program. The awards program recognizes aggregates operations throughout the United States and Canada for their extraordinary commitment to safety, for their superior performance as environmental stewards and for their community involvement and support activities that have enhanced the image of the aggregates industry during 2012-2013.

“It is an outstanding achievement to win two gold awards in community relations and to be recognized for our outreach in this area, especially when you consider the importance to our industry of maintaining strong relationships with the communities we serve,” said Ty Nofziger, president of The Shelly Company. “Being a good neighbor is one of our four pillars of corporate social responsibility. Our employees volunteer countless hours toward enhancing the communities in which we work and live. It is an honor to earn this recognition at the national level.”

The Shelly Co., Stoneco Inc. Scott Quarry, community relations (2013)
The Shelly Co., Stoneco Inc. Auglaize Quarry, community relations (2013)

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