EF Technology's Product Quality & Customer Benefits

Produces highly durable product

EF Technology using high fly ash and or slag produces less bleeding and product shrinkage over traditional concrete mixes. Replacing up to 50% of traditional Portland cement improves concrete strength by increasing the product's chemical resistance and durability. Slower hydration rates and lower heat of hydration improves the integrity of mass concrete structures like large foundations, bridges and other structures.

Produces LEED credits for certain construction projects

Use of EF Technology concrete products can assist in qualifying for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credits. The United States Green Building Council established the LEED program to rate a building or structure's environmental performance. EF Technology product attributes qualify for credits under this program, positively impacting a building's environmental performance rating.

Cost competitive alternative and readily available

Reclaimed fly ash and slag used in EF Technology products are readily available and cost-efficient replacements for traditional Portland cement (up to 50%), which uses mined natural resources. Cost efficiency combined with multiple environmental benefits gives customers a superior product choice while helping protect the environment.

"I am really proud of what our people have been able to accomplish with this program," Harlan added. "Good corporate stewardship and quality products have been cornerstones of our success - this is a great way to make a positive impact on the environment while giving our customers a superior product choice that benefits their projects."

Under the EF Technology program, U.S. Concrete and all of its operating companies will actively seek to educate, promote and urge the selection of this environmentally superior alternative to traditional Portland mixed concrete. The company and its subsidiaries operate in nine states throughout the United States and include: Smith Pre-Cast, Inc. (Arizona), Central Concrete Supply Co., Inc, Central Precast Concrete, Inc., San Diego Precast Concrete, Inc. (all in California), Wyoming Concrete Industries (Delaware),Superior Concrete Materials, LLC (in Maryland), Superior Materials, LLC(Michigan), Eastern Concrete Materials, Inc. (New Jersey), Atlas-Tuck Concrete, Inc. (Oklahoma), City Concrete, Inc., Ready Mix Concrete of Knoxville (both in Tennessee), Ingram Enterprises, L.P., Redi-Mix Concrete, L.P. and U.S. Concrete Corporate Office (all in Texas).