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FMC Employees ACI Certified!

FMC Mixer Operators Nicole Richard, Mark King, Kenneth Stufflebeam and Daniel Wheeler received their ACI Level 1 Certification to test concrete for quality control, quality assurance and verification on construction job sites. John McChord, KRMCA Engineer, instructed the ACI Level 1 Class, held May 22 at FMC. Local engineers and contractors also participated in this all-day class that included classroom instruction and field testing.

Certification Classes: Finishers & ACI LEVEL 1
FINISHERS CLASS taught by KRMCA Engineer John McChord

ACL LEVEL 1 Certification Class taught by KRMCA Engineer, John McCord

Register by May 13: Contact Sarah at (270) 442-5496 or sbynum@fmc1.com.

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FMC DONATES CONCRETE TO CALLOWAY CO HS

MURRAY, KY – The Federal Materials Company recently awarded Calloway County High School 50 cubic yards of concrete to complete handicap accessible restrooms and handicap accessible sidewalks leading to the Lakers baseball and softball fields.

“We are pleased that Federal Materials Company selected our project at Calloway County High School,” said Calloway County School Superintendent Steve Hoskins. “With handicap accessible ball fields, we hope to provide safety and convenience for all students, parents and members of the community who attend, play and support our athletic programs.”

This proposed project was one of four selected by Federal Materials Company under the School Concrete Donation Program. Nineteen counties were invited to participate in the program, where Federal Materials Company donates up to 50 cubic yards of concrete for new construction or renovated project needs. Schools in Livingston County, Caldwell County and Hickman County were awarded concrete donations as well.

“We support economic development in 19 counties across western Kentucky and northwest Tennessee,” said Chris Bright, president of Federal Materials Company. “We want our donation efforts to support the educational systems in these counties. Whether constructing new sites, beautifying current areas of campus or completely renovating existing concrete, we hope to provide students with better access to all amenities of their campus.”

KRMCA Awards FMC

Our FMC Paducah Plant received the Kentucky Ready Mixed Concrete Association 2007 Overall Excellence in Safety Award for the lowest accident frequency rate per 100,000 cubic yards of production for a plant stationed with 10-19 concrete trucks. Other KRMCA awards include:

Recognition of No Lost Time Accidents for:

FMC Bardwell Plant
FMC Cadiz Plant
FMC Calvert City Plant
FMC Mayfield Plant
FMC Murray Plant
FMC Paducah Plant
FMC Princeton Plant

Special KRMCA Design Award for Super Flat Floor presented to Broughton Construction and FMC for Lowe’s Home Improvement of East Paducah. Broughton Construction received the Golden Trowel Award during the World of Concrete for the flattest floor poured in the country!

Opening Mid-February:
Murray Construction Products Warehouse

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October/01/07
Contact: Sarah Bynum
Email: sbynum@fmc1.com

THE FEDERAL MATERIALS COMPANY
LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

PADUCAH, KY– The Federal Materials Company announced today the launch of its new website.

“We felt it was time to update our site to include a project gallery, complete company history, information on our safety program and employment opportunities,” said president Chris Bright.

The website, designed by Jeff French at ZebraGraphics, a locally owned marketing firm, also provides project calculators and important facts on decorative concrete, pervious concrete and Insulated Concrete Forms.

“We hope our new website is more employee-friendly, customer-friendly and community-friendly. Our website showcases our services, construction products, project sites and community involvement,” said Marketing Director Sarah Bynum.

The Federal Materials Company supplies concrete, sand, gravel and pre-cast and construction products, and plays a major role in commercial development and residential building throughout western Kentucky and northwest Tennessee. From bridges and educational facilities to hospitals and residential homes, FMC has proudly served businesses, government and individual homeowners for 70 years.

For a listing of products, services and plant locations, please visit www.fmc1.com or call 270-442-5496.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 10, 2007
Contact: Sarah Bynum
Email: sbynum@fmc1.com

HUMPHREY APPOINTED TO RFFD BOARD

PADUCAH, KY – David Humphrey, Sales Manager for the Federal Materials Company, has been appointed to the Reidland-Farley Fire Department Board of Trustees. Humphrey, a 14-year FMC employee, will assist RFFD on business related issues. Humphrey is Level I and II certified by the Kentucky Ready Mix Concrete Association. He serves on the KRMCA Promotion and Transportation committees, joins the new class of Leadership Paducah and coaches youth baseball. Humphrey and his wife, J.J., have three children, Dylan, 11, Victoria, 9, and Laylah, 4.

The Federal Materials Company specializes in manufacturing ready mix concrete for commercial and residential projects and offers sand, gravel and pre-cast and construction products.

FMC products are found in businesses, schools, bridges and residential homes across Western Kentucky and Northwest Tennessee.

For a listing of products, services and plant locations, please visit www.fmc1.com or call 270-442-5496.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 23, 2007
Contact: David Humphrey
Email: dhumphrey@fmc1.com

BYNUM JOINS FEDERAL MATERIALS COMPANY

PADUCAH, KY – Sarah Bynum recently joined Federal Materials Company as Marketing Director. Bynum previously worked on the gubernatorial campaign of Billy Harper. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Mississippi. Bynum is a member of the LowerTown Renaissance Association, the McCracken County Republican Women and a volunteer for the Paducah Human Rights Commission and Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce. The Federal Materials Company specializes in manufacturing quality ready mix concrete with wide varieties of mix designs available to meet every project need, commercial and residential. They also offer sand, gravel and pre-cast and construction products, including insulated concrete forms (ICFs). FMC products are found in businesses, schools, bridges and residential homes across Western Kentucky and Northwest Tennessee.For a listing of products, services and plant locations please visit www.fmc1.com or call 270-442-5496.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 23, 2007
Contact: David Humphrey
Email: dhumphrey@fmc1.com

FIELDS JOINS FEDERAL MATERIALS COMPANY

PADUCAH, KY – Larry Fields recently joined the Construction Product Sales Department of the Federal Materials Company. Fields, a Marshall County native, has five years experience selling construction and concrete products in Paducah and the surrounding areas.

Fields is a member of the Craig Russell Band, which recently performed at the Paducah Summer Festival.

The Federal Materials Company specializes in manufacturing quality ready mix concrete with wide varieties of mix designs available to meet every project need, commercial and residential. They also offer sand, gravel and pre-cast and construction products, including insulated concrete forms (ICFs).

FMC products are found in businesses, schools, bridges and residential homes across Western Kentucky and Northwest Tennessee.