Cement is a key component of America’s growth. As the largest American-owned cement company, Ash Grove is leading the way in achieving sustainable cement manufacturing in our nation.

We have made and continue to make large investments in our plants not only to increase our capacity to meet America’s growing need for cement of consistent quality, but also to manufacture cement while exceeding the standards implicit in being a world leader in sustainable development.

Several years ago, Ash Grove Cement Company established strategic intent and management priorities to guide our company in its plans and actions. This blueprint for responsible manufacturing calls for constant world-class customer service; production excellence encompassing safety, efficiency, reliability, product quality, and environmental stewardship; affording Ash Grove employees a balanced, high quality of life; developing employee capabilities to create career-building opportunities within the company; and service as a community builder in the markets served by Ash Grove.

Ash Grove has been making cement and other products related to limestone for over 125 years. For nearly a century, my family, the Sunderlands, have guided Ash Grove’s responsible manufacturing and quality service.

We believe that economic prosperity begins by assuring that all who have a relationship with Ash Grove – employees, customers, local communities and shareholders—have a part in our success. As we focus on the three broad areas of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity in providing business sector leadership world wide, we are equally determined to deliver the benefits of responsible manufacturing locally to customers, employees, and the communities where we do business.

Charlie Sunderland
Chairman and CEO