Current News
THE TRUE VALUE SPRING REUNION COMES TO D.C.
Black Diamond Abrasive Products exhibited this month in Washington D.C. at the True Value Spring Reunion. This conference was a chance for True Value owners to speak with current and prospective vendors, and learn more about their products. As Black Diamond is the only abrasive product available through True Value, the Spring Reunion was an [Read More]
U.S. MINERALS VISITS THE INTERNATIONAL ROOFING EXPO
U.S. Minerals attended the International Roofing Expo, held in New Orleans, for the first time. While we did not have a booth, Jason walked the floor and spoke with several clients, some of who were exhibiting, and took a pulse on trends in the roofing industry. Jason said of the Expo, “We’ll definitely be back [Read More]
U.S. MINERALS EXHIBITS BLACK DIAMOND AT SSPC CONFERENCE
From January 15 to 18, U.S. Minerals exhibited Black Diamond abrasives at the 2018 annual SSPC (Society for Protective Coating) Conference, the largest commercial industrial painting conference in the country. Jason Vukas, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at U.S. Minerals, said it was a great opportunity to connect with customers and prospects. He and [Read More]
PERSPECTIVE ON PAINTSQUARE: SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT ABOUT OSHA’S BERYLLIUM RULE
“The science speaks for itself.” Sponsored content on PaintSquare considers the shortcomings of OSHA’s proposed beryllium ruling. The perspective highlights that the ruling would affect all blasting media, not just slag products, and that the rule would raise costs on abrasive blasters without increasing safety. Read the full article on PaintSquare.
U.S. MINERALS WELCOMES STEVE STONE, THE NEW PLANT MANAGER AT LA CYGNE
Steve has come onboard as La Cygne’s new Plant Manager and has already helped facilitate a major operational improvement: the installation, testing, and training for the plant’s new bagging system. Steve shared the primary areas he hopes to improve as Plant Manager: Employee safety and training Quality for our customers Production up-time
MEET GALVESTON’S NEW PLANT MANAGER, PATRICK MULLANE
With over 20 years in the aggregate, sand, and gravel business, and experience in repurposing byproduct into specialty materials, Patrick has joined the U.S. Minerals team as the Galveston Plant Manager. Patrick shared his excitement to be a part of our team, to build a positive team atmosphere, to live our core values, and to [Read More]
U.S. MINERALS ANNOUNCES NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
Jason Allen, our new VP of Operations, manages many aspects of business across all six locations. His management background of separation processes in the mining industry equips him to overview material quality, supply, and general processes. With the support of Jason, we hope to continue to improve product quality.
NEW ABRASIVE PRODUCT PACKAGING HITS SHELVES IN 2018
Have you seen our updated Black Diamond Abrasive Products packaging? We redesigned our packaging to introduce the new brand, and we even incorporated customer feedback for an improved client retail experience. The new packaging is color-coded and designed to stack, with the product clearly labeled on the side panel. By early 2018, the new bags [Read More]
Work, Play Color Contractor Connect Event
U.S. Minerals was pleased to attend the Contractor Connect event, presented by PaintSquare and Paint BidTracker. While participating on a panel discussion, U.S. Minerals CEO, Mike Johnston, attempted to dispel some of the misconceptions regarding the hazards of beryllium exposure during abrasive blasting operations. PaintSquare recapped the panel with photos and key takeaways. Read the [Read More]
U.S. Minerals Introduces New Quality Manager
U.S. Minerals has hired a new Corporate Quality Manager, Ifty Ashraf. Operating out of our corporate headquarters in Tinley Park, IL, Ifty is responsible for the company’s Quality Management System, policies, and initiatives. With nearly fifteen years of experience in a quality role, Ifty brings expertise in productivity, quality, and service improvements. He is a Lean Six [Read More]
