The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) represents producers of ready mixed concrete and the companies that provide materials, equipment and support to the industry.

The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) is now accepting applications for their Excellence in Quality Award contest. In order to participate a company must be a NRMCA producer member in good standing. Companies can enter as a company or a division.

Applicants must respond to a multiple-choice application form that will generate a score. Companies or divisions that achieve a score of 75 percent or greater will be recognized at NRMCA's ConcreteWorks, scheduled September 22nd - 24th in Las Vegas. The application deadline is June 30th.

Advantages to participating in this award program:

• It provides recognition to the companies that maintain high quality standards.
• The award criteria can serve as an excellent quality improvement tool for companies.
• Companies have used the award criteria for conducting internal quality audits.

For more information about the NRMCA or their awards program, please visit nrmca.org.

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