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Friendly Foundations

Geneva Rock has always been committed to Building a Better Community. To that end, in collaboration with the Utah Ready-Mixed Concrete Association (URMCA), Geneva Rock recently donated $10,000 of concrete to Habitat for Humanity, which was used to build a new home for the Haro family in Brigham City, Utah. [...]

Well-Made Welcome

As visitors exit Interstate 15 onto Provo’s Center Street and travel toward the heart of the city, they are welcomed by a new five-story, 204,000-square-foot city hall that is not only an impressive welcome mat to everyone who visits, but meets the growing administrative needs of the approximately 115,000 citizens [...]

Continuously Improving

By Jay Ritchie At Geneva Rock, our commitment to Building a Better Community is resolute, and we are always seeking to improve. That’s why we have instituted a company-wide value of “We Continuously Improve” to ensure that progress remains at the forefront of everything we do. Our approach to continuous [...]

Geneva Rock’s Swift Response Saves Spanish Fork Canyon from Flooding

When disaster strikes, it takes a community effort to mitigate the damage and restore normalcy. With a recent emergency project in Spanish Fork Canyon, Geneva Rock quickly stepped up to address the threat of flooding and prevent further destruction. The timely effort reinforced Geneva Rock’s reputation as a reliable partner [...]

We Continuously Improve: Construction Billing

Geneva Rock recently adopted a new core value: “We Continuously Improve.” This has been put into action through significant improvements the company has made in the standardization of its billing process.  Prior to these changes, the billing process at Geneva Rock was laborious and time-consuming. The billing team had to [...]

We Value People: Franklin Aragundi

A native of Ecuador, Franklin Aragundi had no idea what he wanted to end up doing in life before he moved to the United States.  “Honestly, my mentality growing up was one of just hoping to make it to the age of 18,” Franklin said. “There’s so much violence there. [...]

We Value People: Amber Haslam

It’s not every day that someone can say they’ve been with the same company for over 17 years. But Amber Haslam, an administrative assistant at Geneva Rock, can proudly make that claim. In fact, for Amber, Geneva Rock is more than just a job—it’s a family legacy.  “I’ve been around [...]

Sand Donation Helps Prevent Flooding in Utah Communities

Geneva Rock is doing its part to assist local communities in preventing flooding caused by the spring melt. The company is donating cyclone sand, a byproduct of its concrete manufacturing process, to be used in creating barriers to prevent water from reaching homes and businesses.  As of June 12, Geneva [...]

SLCC Receives Donated Engine from Geneva Rock

Geneva Rock recently donated an ISX12 Cummins engine and radiator with an Allison Transmission to Salt Lake Community College. The donation was made to support the college’s efforts to train the next generation of diesel mechanics.  The diesel engine industry is in high demand, and the college’s Diesel Systems Technology [...]

We Continuously Improve: Snow Removal on Downhill Transfer Belt

In line with Geneva Rock’s core value of “We Continuously Improve,” the company recently found a solution to prevent snow from clogging the downhill transfer belt at its Point of the Mountain pit.  During the winter months, the steep 18% grade belt drops snow through two chutes that are approximately [...]

Geneva Rock Moving Headquarters After Riverboat Road Building Acquisition

Geneva Rock is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Riverboat Road Building in Taylorsville, Utah, which will serve as its new headquarters.  “We’re excited to be changing our address to this historical building,” said Jay Ritchie, President of Geneva Rock. “With its 100,000 square foot space and ample amenities, [...]

We Value People: Bryan Bailey

It’s not often that childhood friends become reacquainted as coworkers decades later, but that’s exactly what happened when Bryan Bailey rekindled his friendship with Robyn Gardner.  “Bryan lived across the street from me growing up,” Robyn said. “After high school, we all went our separate ways. I went to college [...]