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2009

Vecellio Group CEO Elected ARTBA Foundation Chairman
(4th Quarter 2009) --
Leo A. Vecellio, Jr., has been elected to chair the development arm of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association, the industry’s leading advocate before Congress and the White House, it was announced at the association's recent national convention.

Vecellio Group Ranks #157 On ENR's "Top 400 Contractors" List
(4th Quarter 2009)
-- Vecellio Group, Inc. consistently appears in the top half of Engineering News-Record's annual "Top 400 Contractors" list and the 2009 rankings are no exception. Based on 2008 contracting revenues, the Group moved up to #157 on the list.

WRQ Tours Reach Out To Community
(3rd Quarter 2009) --
White Rock Quarries in Miami, FL, hosts educational tours and catered lunches for school field trips and scouting troops as part of its community outreach program.

Maintenance Crews Keep Plant Humming
(3rd Quarter 2009) --
White Rock Quarries in Miami, FL, emphasizes regular plant maintenance to keep its limestone production capacity and product quality at consistently high levels.

Vecellio Group Operations Extend “No Lost Time” Safety Records
(3rd Quarter 2009) --
Vecenergy marks five years, Sharpe Bros. reaches three years, and White Rock Quarries and Vecellio & Grogan's Beckley shop crew both surpass one year with no "Lost Time" incidents.

Safely Building Infrastructure Takes A Total Team Effort
(3rd Quarter 2009) --
A message from Leo A. Vecellio, Jr. -- Building and maintaining transportation infrastructure takes a total team effort. So does keeping everyone safe in and around our job sites.

Torgersen Gives 2009 Vecellio Lecture
(3rd Quarter 2009) -- Professor Paul E. Torgersen, an Industrial Engineer whose career at Virginia Tech spans 43 years, including 20 years as a Dean and seven as University President, is the presenter of this year’s Vecellio Lecture.

Moving Mountains Of Limestone
(1st/2nd Quarter 2009) --
Cat 992G Loader Operator Jorge Marquez dumps tons of base rock into the cavernous bed of a Cat 777 off-road haul truck driven by Longino Vasquez at White Rock Quarries in Miami, Florida. 

Great Deal For 401(k) Savers: 50% Match
(1st/2nd Quarter 2009) --
In a welcome bit of economic news, participants in the Vecellio Group’s 401(k) plan received the same generous gift from the company this year as in 2008 — a 50 percent match on all contributions up to 6 percent of an employee’s paycheck.

Annual Supervisor Awards Prove Safety Pays
(1st/2nd Quarter 2009) --
Recognizing the important role Supervisors play in keeping crews and work zones safe in the day-to-day operations of its companies and divisions, the Vecellio Group presented more than 160 Supervisor Safety Awards and bonuses for job performance in 2008.

Results Prove Job Site Quality, Safety and Efficiency Are “Worth Doing Right”  A message from Leo Vecellio, Jr.
(1st/2nd Quarter 2009) --
“If something’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right.” That old saying is just as true today as it’s ever been and we strive to take that attitude to heart throughout our organization.
 


2008

"Through The Lens" At White Rock Quarries
(4th Quarter 2008)

Staying True To Values Leads To Long-Term Success
(4th Quarter 2008)

Leading by Example, In Business and Philanthropy
(4th Quarter 2008)

$10,000 College Scholarships Awarded To Mercedes Machado, Natasha Rosales, 8 Others
(4th Quarter 2008)

History Abounds With Good Design Lessons, Says Henry Petroski At 2008 Vecellio Lecture
(4th Quarter 2008)

Vecellio Group Celebrates 70 Years Of Integrity, Quality & Service
(3rd Quarter 2008)

Living The Legacy Is A Humbling, Yet Truly Fulfilling Experience
(3rd Quarter 2008)

Crews Achieve “No Lost Time” Milestones
(3rd Quarter 2008)

Cubs Tour White Rock
(3rd Quarter 2008)

We Build Success By Meeting Opportunities, Challenges Head-On
(1st / 2nd Quarters 2008)

Maintenance and Quality Go Hand In Hand at Quarry
(1st / 2nd Quarters 2008)

Field Reporting System Saves Time, Paperwork
(1st / 2nd Quarters 2008)

White Rock Quarries Safety Slogan Award
(1st / 2nd Quarters 2008)

VanGuards, Brochure Win Hermes, Inspire Awards
(1st / 2nd Quarters 2008)
 


2007

White Rock Supports Annual Kids & Families Toy Drive
(4th Quarter 2007)

Vecellio Group CEO Is Elected ARTBA Chairman
(4th Quarter 2007)

Port Celebrates Grand Opening Of Diesel Terminal
(4th Quarter 2007)

Foundation Provides $100,000 In Scholarships
(4th Quarter 2007)

“Eye In The Sky”
(3rd Quarter 2007)

White Rock Hosts Cub Scout Tour
(3rd Quarter 2007)

Linda Figg Delivers 2007 Vecellio Lecture
(3rd Quarter 2007)

White Rock Reaches Top Of The Heap, Quarry Ranked Largest Producer In U.S.
(1st / 2nd Quarter 2007)

WRQ Safety Slogans
(1st / 2nd Quarter 2007)

Vecenergy Provides Global Marketplace With Well-Integrated Services & Products
(1st / 2nd Quarter 2007)

Full Vertical Integration Leads To New Division
(1st / 2nd Quarter 2007)

Patented, Continuous Process Creates High-Quality Biodiesel
(1st / 2nd Quarter 2007)

 


2006

White Rock Sponsors Relay For Life
(3rd/4th Quarter 2006)

Giving Back To The Community Helps Us All
(3rd/4th Quarter 2006)

World's Largest Aggregate Dragline Boosts Production At White Rock Quarries
(1st/2nd Quarter 2006)
 


2005

White Rock Quarries Production Photos
(3rd/4th Quarter 2005)

Asphalt: America’s Most Recycled Product
(1st/2nd Quarter 2005)
 


2004

White Rock Adds Second Plant To Meet Limestone Demand
(4th Quarter 2004)

White Rock's Craig Evans Named FLAI Chair
(3rd Quarter 2004)

White Rock Quarries -- On-The-Job Photos
(3rd Quarter 2004)

Maintenance Important To Success At WRQ and Vecellio Group
(1st/2nd Quarter 2004)

CEO: Behind-The-Scenes Work A Critical Part
(1st/2nd Quarter 2004)

Vecellio Group Climbs ENR's "Top 400 Contractors" Ranking
(1st/2nd Quarter 2004)

Vecellio Group Brochures, Magazines, PR Earn Communicator Awards
(1st/2nd Quarter 2004)
 


2003

White Rock Quarries -- Photo Gallery
(4th Quarter 2003)

White Rock Employees Earn 10-Year Safety Awards;
28 of 30 Eligible Have Received Recognition

(3rd Quarter 2003)

Slogan Winner Pockets $200
(3rd Quarter 2003)

White Rock Quarries -- Photo Gallery
(3rd Quarter 2003)

Mining Day Held For Florida Legislators
(1st/2nd Quarter 2003)

Exhibit Showcases Mining’s Vital Role In Our Way Of Life
(1st/2nd Quarter 2003)

 


2002

White Rock’s Lab Earns Highest Marks
(4th Quarter 2002)

Safety Training For Operators Includes “Spare Air” Tanks
(4th Quarter 2002)

On-The-Job Photos at White Rock Quarries
(4th Quarter 2002)

WRQ Is Among Top 3 Largest Quarry Operations In America
(3rd Quarter 2002)

White Rock's Growth Has Increased Employees' Opportunities
(3rd Quarter 2002)

Success of White Rock Is A Testament To Its People
(3rd Quarter 2002)

White Rock Helps Present Nature Of Mining To Florida's Legislators
(1st/2nd Quarter 2002)
 


2001

White Rock Supplying Base Rock For MIA's New Runway
(4th Quarter 2001)

Weigh-Out Times Kept Short at White Rock
(4th Quarter 2001)

White Rock Quarries Installs New Hydrocyclone Unit
(4th Quarter 2001)

"Two Centuries" of Safety: 20 White Rock Employees Earn 10-Year Safety Awards
(3rd Quarter 2001)

Dragline Dedicated To Ed Giersdorf, "Gentle Giant"
(3rd Quarter 2001)

Quarries, Suppliers Present Florida Boy Scouts With $7,000
(3rd Quarter 2001)

High Job Satisfaction Keeps Turnover Rate Low
White Rock Is Among Industry Leaders In Employee Retention
(May 2001)

WRQ’s Raymond Maddy Promoted To V.P. of Operations
(May 2001)

State Legislators Mine Knowledge of Industry
(March 2001)

Facts About The Florida and Miami-Dade Limestone Industry
(March 2001)

Quarry Trip A ‘Blast’ For Westminster Students
(February 2001)

"Safety Is Job #1" — It’s More Than A Slogan At WRQ
(February 2001)

White Rock Adds Fourth Scale, Remote Ticket Printers
(January 2001)
 


2000

In Memoriam: 
Ed Giersdorf: A Gentle Giant With A Love For Big Equipment
(November 2000)
 

    



White Rock Quarries
White Rock 
Quarries

18300 NW 122nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33016
Phone: 305.822.5322
Fax: 305.824.3508 Administration
Fax: 305.824.1433 Scalehouse

Headquarters:
101 Sansbury's Way, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
P.O. Box 15065, West Palm Beach, FL 33416
Phone: (561) 793-2102


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