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Category: Corporate Responsibility

See It or Not – Aggregate is There

Since 1906, Boxley has provided the aggregate (more commonly known as stone) required for the construction of homes, schools, hospitals, buildings, landscaping, and the maintenance and construction of roads and bridges in the communities we serve. Aggregate is an essential component of our daily lives and some of its uses may surprise you.

Did you know: The average American requires roughly 10,000 tons of aggregate per year?

Where You See It

Without aggregate we would not have roads to drive on or bridges to traverse waterways and valley. In fact, aggregate makes up over 90% of asphalt pavement and up to 80% of concrete mixtures. Aggregate is also essential in the construction of the buildings where we live, learn, work, and play. An average-size home requires roughly 400 tons of aggregate alone. 

Besides providing volume and stability for building materials, aggregate also makes the finished product resistant to wear and erosion, allowing for a longer lifespan.

Where You Don’t

Glass, plastic, pennies, computer parts, antacids; none would be possible without aggregate. Other everyday items it can be present in include medicines, makeup, toothpaste, paint, animal feed, household cleaners, sodas, and more. Aggregate even plays an important role in the purification of the water we drink. 

Working with other additives, aggregate provides calcium ions for strong teeth and bones and neutralizes acidic soil to allow plants to grow more effectively.

Spread The Word

Boxley host hundreds of school-age children every year for tours of our aggregate operations as part of our partnership with the Virginia Museum of Natural History.

If you are a teacher or homeschool facilitator, contact us at contact@boxley.com to schedule a tour.

Why Boxley Wants You, And Why You Want Boxley

Boxley looks to hire employees who are committed to living the Boxley way. If you are dedicated to safety, health, and wellness and looking for a career that will continue to challenge you to grow, you may have what it takes.

Competitive compensation, safety incentive bonuses, and engaging benefits allow employees to take care of themselves and their families in the best way they see fit. At Boxley, we understand that not every employee wants the same work experience. Careers range from the field to the office, providing a variety of activity levels across multiple lines of business. Every position has resources and tools that can pave the way for career advancements inside Boxley and our parent company, Summit Group.

At Boxley, we provide our employees with the ability to give back to their communities through a company-led volunteer program orchestrated by Team360. Additional volunteerism is encouraged and shared through our employee information network.

If you’re ready to start your career with a company that gives back, check out our job openings.

2019 Corporate Responsibility Report

Engaged! This one powerful word so aptly describes our Boxley 360: Corporate Responsibility Program last year. Our employee-led Team 360 hit its stride by setting goals and being accountable for achieving these goals. Their enthusiasm and determination were contagious. Employees across the company participated in countless ways to improve our operations, get healthier and support the communities we serve. Everyone had a lot of fun along the way.

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Boxley Employees Lend a Helping Hand at Bedford Domestic Violence Shelter

Boxley employees from multiple locations across Virginia volunteered their United Way Day of Caring time to Bedford’s Domestic Violence Shelter. As a division of Bedford County Department of Social Services, they provide shelter, information, referrals, and court accompaniment free of charge to those affected by domestic violence. Continue reading “Boxley Employees Lend a Helping Hand at Bedford Domestic Violence Shelter”