Boxley News
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Boxley Provides Easy Access to Material Data Safety Sheets
A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is designed to provide both workers and emergency personnel with the proper procedures for handling or working with a particular substance. MSDS's include information such as physical data (melting point, boiling point, flash point, etc.), toxicity, health effects, first aid, reactivity, storage, disposal, protective equipment, and spill/leak procedures. Read more |
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Boxley Issues 2010 Sustainability Report
Boxley accepts our our civic obligation to conduct our business in a manner that will sustain the environment for generations to come. The 2009 Sustainability Report details the company-wide changes that Boxley implemented in 2009 on its path to sustainability. Read more |
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Boxley Acquires Concrete Plants In Wytheville, Marion & Abingdon
Boxley, a leading source of quality construction materials, has acquired P&T Concrete with sites in Wytheville and Marion and W&S Concrete in Abingdon. This increases Boxley's operations to a total of 10 active plants and one portable plant. Read more |
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Boxley Acquires Sawyer Paving In February 2010, Boxley acquired Sawyer Paving and its affiliate Valley Curb & Gutter. Sawyer provides quality asphalt paving and related contract work in a fifty mile radius from its plant in Salem, Virginia. Stan Puckett, who has been with the company since 1973, will remain with the company as President. |
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Boxley Receives National Environmental Certification Award
National Ready Mixed Concrete Association has presented Boxley's ready mixed concrete operations with the Green-Star Certification, a national environmental certification award. Boxley's Roanoke facility was the first in the state of Virginia to certify and our Welch facility was the first in the state of West Virginia to certify. All the Boxley facilities were certified in 2009. To receive this award a plant must use an environmental management system that identifies environmental aspects and impacts of its operations along with setting environmental goals. It is based on a model of continual improvement. The Green-Star Certification is just one of many environmental initiatives Boxley is implementing throughout the company. Read more |
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View Our New Indoor & Outdoor Showrooms
Bored with the backyard? Looking for a way to expand your existing home? Boxley's new Block, Brick and Hardscape Center offers you a remarkable selection of superior block, brick and hardscape materials. Our showroom inside includes a unique display system that provides you fresh ideas and perspectives on how products will look installed. Step outside to our one-of-a-kind Outdoor Living Showroom and receive inspiration to create a better living space outside for entertaining, relaxing or recreation. Boxley's skilled staff has the know-how you need to help make the best choices for your budget and style. Boxley has two Block, Brick and Hardscape Centers for your convenience located in Lynchburg and Roanoke. Read more |
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Let Rain Drain Through Your Next Paved Project
Boxley is proud to introduce a pervious concrete product that helps naturally reduce runoff on paved.... Read more |
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VMNH Honors Boxley
The Virginia Museum of Natural History recently honored Boxley, along with other groups and individuals, at their 22nd annual Thomas Jefferson Awards. Boxley was presented the William Barton Rogers Corporate Award for significant support for the natural sciences in Virginia. Recognized for their contributions to and support for natural science, other award recipients included a professor, volunteer, association and newspaper. The museum especially recognized Boxley's donation of a 6-foot stromatolite and providing safe transportation of the first intact fossil found in Virginia to the museum. James Beard, director of research and collections at the museum, described the 20 year relationship between Boxley and the museum. He explained how the company is a good steward of the environment and welcomes school groups to tour facilities and assist in their education about geology, man's need for stone products and eco-friendly practices. The Gem and Mineral Society of Lynchburg toured the Blue Ridge Quarry on their July Field Trip. Read about their finds in excerpts from their July newsletter. Read more |
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Roller Receives NSSGA Award
The 2008 Environmental Leadership Award from NSSGA was presented to Tom Roller, Director of Technical Services for Boxley. Read more |
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Fill Dirt Needed?
Boxley has consistent, readily available inert fill that promotes drainage, spreads easily and accepts end user soil amendment... Read more |
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Keep Dust Down in Just One Step
When there's a lot of dust generated on a road, driveway or parking lots, there can be costly accidents, time-consuming conflict with... Read more |
Getting Involved
Green Star flag raising at Boxley's Roanoke concrete plant; first Green Star certified plant in Virginia. Boxley's Blue Ridge concrete plant has been certified second in the state.
The Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce presented the Boxley quarry in Fieldale the Small Business of the Year Award for Manufacturing in 2009.
The Fieldale quarry has been in operation for more than 50 years, mining rocks that are used to produce aggregate, block and concrete.
In addition to its economic impact, Boxley's Fieldale operation is committed to the area by supporting the United Way and making financial and product donations for various community projects.
