Company News
Jack B. Parson Companies Announces Opening of New Ready-Mixed Concrete Plant in Pocatello, Idaho
January 8th, 2010
POCATELLO, Idaho, January 5, 2010 — Jack B. Parson Companies (JBP) announced the opening of a new ready-mixed concrete batch plant in January at 10200 Batiste Road in Pocatello, Idaho. The new plant will readily serve the Blackfoot, American Falls, Pocatello, Inkom, McCammon, and Downy, Idaho areas. Jack B. Parson Companies, Idaho Concrete Company, and Idaho Sand & Gravel have been doing business in Idaho for nearly 40 years and operate 15 plants throughout the state.
“Our new Pocatello plant allows JBP to be more accessible to existing and new customers,” said Pocatello Ready-Mix Manager, Chad Spendlove. “We’re committed to becoming the Pocatello area’s Preferred Source of quality ready-mixed concrete, and offer a large trucking fleet, advanced dispatching system and a quality-focused team to help meet our customer’s most rigorous demands.”
In addition to ready-mixed concrete, JBP offers rock products, asphalt, paving and construction services at its Pocatello location. Dispatchers in the Pocatello area can be reached by calling 1 (800) CONCRETE.
Staker Parson Announces Acquisition of Burdick Paving December 23rd, 2009
Staker Parson announced that it has acquired the assets of Burdick Paving in Roosevelt. Burdick family members have joined Staker Parson Companies in key management roles. The business now operates as Burdick Materials.
Giant Conveyor System Aids Ogden Construction Project December 4th, 2009
Thanks to a conveyor system, workers at the construction site don't have to use giant trucks to haul their dirt. The conveyor transports tons of fill material that will be used to extend Ogden's Hinckley Drive from 1900 West to Midland Drive. The conveyor is 2,400 feet long. It will move 600 to 700 tons of dirt every hour -- or 10,000 tons every day. It's a 12-second thrill ride from start to finish.
Scott Parson-CEO, Mike Dalley-Environmental Advisor, Paul Glauser-VP Sustainability, Pat Clark-Environmental Advisor, Paul Olsen-UMA Public Relations Manager.
Staker Parson Companies Honored for Environmental Consciousness November 3rd, 2009
Utah’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) recognized West Haven-based Staker Parson Companies as its “2009 Manufacturer of the Year – Environmental Consciousness”. Utah Lt. Governor Greg Bell presented the award during a presentation at the State Capital on November 2, 2009, which launched the Utah Manufacturing Week. Staker Parson Companies is a leading Utah manufacturer of aggregate products, ready-mixed concrete, and asphalt.
Idaho Sand & Gravel Company Honored with ARTBA Safety Award October 26th, 2009
Idaho Sand & Gravel Company and its employees were recognized for their outstanding safety programs at the 2009 American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) National Convention held in Charleston, South Carolina. CNA, a leading national insurance firm, and the ARTBA Foundation developed the program to promote worker safety and health as core values of the construction industry.
Darren Rawson of JBP’s Ogden plant won first place in the seventh annual Northern Utah Ready Mix Truck Roadeo. He will represent JBP at the National Ready Mix Concrete Association Roadeo at the Indianapolis Speed Way.
Jack B. Parson Companies’ Drivers Win at 7th Annual Ready Mix Truck Roadeo October 12th, 2009
OGDEN, UT — Two of Jack B. Parson Companies’ (JBP) mixer drivers walked away with cash prizes and top honors at the seventh annual Northern Utah Ready Mix Truck Roadeo. The Roadeo, sponsored by the Ready Mix Council of the Utah Associated General Contractors Association, was held at H & E Equipment Company on September 19, 2009. JBP drivers placed 1st and 3rd at the event. This is the sixth out of seven years that JBP has won the competition.
Employer Mandate on Health Care Largely Symbolic October 5th, 2009
State government requiring contractors who win state jobs to provide insurance benefits is pointless because most already do.
Staker Parson Launches New Weather Adapting Concrete Mix Designs July 8th, 2009
Imagine a concrete mix that is designed to adapt to the weather, time constraints, and unique challenges faced by your ready-mixed concrete projects. This is just what Staker Parson Companies has created with its new line of customizable concrete mixes, WIN3. WIN3 mixes were developed to provide contractors and owners with top quality mix designs that are easier to work with and finish.
Environmental Excellence Award Goes to Idaho Sand & Gravel/Idaho Concrete Company July 2nd, 2009
The Idaho Association of Commerce & Industry (IACI) recognized Idaho Sand & Gravel/Idaho Concrete Company with the Environmental Excellence Award for its innovative environmental sustainability projects. The efforts have saved more than 3,000 kilowatts of energy per year for asphalt plants and 20 percent per year in fuel savings for concrete plants.
Special Pavement Allows Water Through to Soil September 29th, 2008
By John Daley - KSL.com
What is pervious pavement? It's the latest in green construction, being used on projects from Beijing to Park City, and it helps solve one basic question: Where does water go when it rains? With most concrete, when water falls on it, it simply runs off down the street and eventually down the storm sewer system. But what if water could be absorbed directly into the soil through the pavement?