Cemstone

As a family-led business, having a values-oriented, people-focused culture is at the heart of who we are. After four generations and over 90+ years, the Cemstone name (pronounced using the soft sound of "s", not the hard sound of "k" ) has become synonymous with high quality products and unparalleled service in the ready mix concrete industry in the Upper Midwest. Our reputation is reflected in the structures we've helped create and our long-held and long-practiced commitment to our core values: safety, excellence, innovation, integrity and teamwork.

When Hammon T. Becken founded the company in 1927, he made sure the company was known for an intense work ethic, unwavering business integrity and a commitment to never cut corners but rather keep an eye on what lies around the next corner. Our history reflects nearly a century of strong values, dedicated people and state-of-the-science technology committed to our products and services. From the early days when sand was dug by hand and sold by the bushel to today's high-tech methods of producing quality ready mixed concrete and aggregates for an ever changing construction market, Cemstone has developed a tradition of consistent quality, proven performance and growth through innovation.

We take pride in our efforts to continually reduce our carbon footprint through energy efficiency and effective energy reduction programs. Cemstone is the Central Regional winner of the 2018 NRMCA Commitment to Environmental Excellence Award. We are a leading environmentally and socially progressive construction materials company and a recognized leader in sustainable concrete technologies, such as pervious concrete, and the application of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) practices.

Continuous Improvement is a journey. That's why Cemstone is committed to providing the information you need to continue to succeed and grow your business. The Cemstone's Knowledge Is Power educational seminars is a series of classes, certification programs and hands-on training are designed with you in mind. By providing the latest information and training materials on a wide array of subjects, from architectural concrete to Insulating Concrete Forms, our customers can deliver more value to their customers and differentiate themselves in an increasingly competitive market.

At Cemstone, we know that the investments we are making in research and technology today will continue to benefit our customers for years to come. Early and strategic planning is the backbone of project success. Our wealth of experience has equipped us with insights that can be leveraged by engineers and architects in the planning process - at a point when decisions made will have long-lasting implications. From research on the use of sustainable materials and LEED certification to on-site quality control programs, Cemstone Engineering Services is focused on material performance that saves time, reduces risk, enhances sustainability and decreases life-cycle costs.