A View of Our History

We have deep roots and lots of stories. Here are just a few glimpses into our past.

• This gravel pit in Wynne, Arkansas, yielded key materials for growth and progress. This gravel pit in Wynne, Arkansas, yielded key materials for growth and progress.
• Soil is tested on an early highway project. Soil is tested on an early highway project.
• Early model dirt and rock excavation equipment being put to good use. Early model dirt and rock excavation equipment being put to good use.
• Strip mining in Bauxite, Arkansas, in the 1940s. Strip mining in Bauxite, Arkansas, in the 1940s.
• After the blast (1940s). After the blast (1940s).
• ALCOA and McGeorge produced precious aluminum to build airplanes during World War II, which was a major contributor to victory. ALCOA and McGeorge produced precious aluminum to build airplanes during World War II, which was a major contributor to victory.
• An early model scraper helps a highway take shape. An early model scraper helps a highway take shape.
• Initial GMQ Plant #1 Construction, Gyro Crushing Facility. Initial GMQ Plant #1 Construction, Gyro Crushing Facility.
• Stripping granite at GMQ Plant #1, 1980s. Stripping granite at GMQ Plant #1, 1980s.
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