Lauren Concrete Company Research Report

Company Overview

Name: Lauren Concrete

Mission: To deliver a World Class Experience to our customers, employees, and the communities we serve.

Founding Details:

• Year Founded: 1986

• Founders: Ronnie Klatt and his brother Ray Klatt

Key People in the Company:

• Ryan Bartholomew - Chief Executive Officer

• Kasha Bartholomew - Vice President of Human Resources

• Robert Conrad - Vice President of Operations & East General Manager

• Jennifer Foran - Director of Sales

• Arin Gregoriades - IT Manager

• Kurt Holman - Vice President of Safety & Environmental Affairs

• Matthew Jetmore - Executive Vice President and Central General Manager

• Deven Parrish - Central and West Maintenance Leader

• Johnny Salinas - Director of Technical Services

• Don Schulze - Chief Financial Officer

• Alvah Tharp Jr. - Director, Safety & Compliance

• Kirsten Tharp - Media Marketing

Headquarters: Austin, Texas, USA

Number of Employees: No information is available

Revenue: No information is available

What the Company is Known For: Lauren Concrete is known as a leading provider of ready-mix concrete in Central Texas, offering world-class service and reliability, ensuring high-quality concrete with professional delivery and placement services.

Products

• Ready-Mix Concrete: Lauren Concrete specializes in providing ready-mix concrete suitable for a wide variety of construction projects including residential, commercial, heavy highway, city, and state projects.

Key Features of Products:

• Customizability: The company offers a vast range of concrete mixes along with integrally colored concrete made more affordable and accessible through the Euclid Color-Matic “B” Granular Color Dispensing System, providing over 1,600 standard colors.

• Quality Assurance: Use of high-quality, locally sourced materials with an emphasis on durability and sustainability.

Recent Developments

1. Safety Awards: As of 2024, 21 of 22 plant locations received SHARP safety awards, highlighting their commitment to safety excellence.

2. Partnerships:

• Lauren Concrete partnered with AICrete, bringing artificial intelligence innovations into the concrete industry.

3. Technology Developments:

• Implemented the Euclid Color-Matic system for integrally colored concrete, enhancing affordability and accessibility.

• Featured in technology magazines such as Embark for innovation with the CONNEX platform, powered by Command Alkon.

4. CarbonCore Initiative: Recognized for contributing to CarbonCure’s initiative to reach 500,000 metric tons of CO₂ savings.

5. Awards and Honors:

• Multiple recognitions at the Command Alkon ELEVATE Awards for industry excellence.

• Featured in Concrete Products Magazine for environmentally conscious projects.

6. Community Engagement: Continued focus on giving back to the community and employee appreciation, as highlighted in 'The Mix' newsletter.

7. Industry Recognition: Projects showcased in the Austin Business Journal Commercial Real Estate Awards, including award-winning projects like the Block 185 and Round Rock Public Library.

No new products have been mentioned in the recent data provided, nor any specific new features added to existing products.