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Light Weight Aggregates

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Holcim (US), Inc. Coalville, UT Lightweight aggregates, horticulture amendments & activated ceramic treatment filtering media for the water & wastewater treatment industry About Phone Website

Derry Stone & Lime Co., Inc. Latrobe, PA Crushed limestone mining About PhoneEmail Website

Arcosa LW BR, LLC Erwinville, LA

Arcosa LW HPB, LLC Mooresville, IN

Arcosa LW KY, LLC Shepherdsville, KY

Arcosa LWFP, LLC Frazier Park, CA

Arcosa LWS Streetman, TX

ARCOSA LWS, LLC Streetman, TX

Arcosa Specialty Materials Shepherdsville, KY

Arcosa, Inc. Dallas, TX

Carolina Stalite Co. LP Salisbury, NC

Clearlake Lava, Inc. Lower Lake, CA

Clearlake Lava, Inc. Clearlake Oaks, CA

Eureka Stone Quarry, Inc. Stroudsburg, PA

Norlite, LLC Cohoes, NY

Northeast Solite Corp. Saugerties, NY

Sierra Mining & Crushing Tucson, AZ

Teichert, Inc. Tracy, CA

Tradebe Environmental Services, LLC Merrillville, IN

The lightweight aggregates industry focuses on producing aggregates that are less dense than traditional aggregates. These aggregates are primarily used in construction applications where reducing the weight of concrete or other building materials is essential. Lightweight aggregates are typically made from natural materials such as pumice, scoria, and volcanic cinders, or from manufactured materials like expanded clay, shale, or slate. The production process involves heating these raw materials to high temperatures, causing them to expand and form a porous structure. This process reduces the density of the aggregates while maintaining their structural integrity. Lightweight aggregates are commonly used in the production of lightweight concrete, which offers benefits such as reduced dead load, improved thermal insulation, and enhanced fire resistance. These properties make lightweight concrete suitable for high-rise buildings, bridges, and precast concrete products. Additionally, lightweight aggregates find applications in geotechnical fill, where they help reduce the load on underlying soils and structures. The industry serves various sectors, including residential and commercial construction, infrastructure development, and civil engineering projects. By providing materials that contribute to the efficiency and sustainability of construction projects, the lightweight aggregates industry plays a crucial role in modern building practices.