The Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA) held its Annual Meeting and Trade Show, Nov. 14 to 15 at the Hilton at Easton in Columbus, Ohio. The General Session kicked off the two-day meeting with opening welcome comments from OAIMA President, Jim Meckstroth of Barrett Paving Materials. There also were announcements from OAIMA Executive Director, Patrick Jacomet; comments from National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association President, Michael Johnson; and Ohio Speaker of the House of Representatives, Larry Householder.
The event included a series of educational sessions focused on a range of subjects of significance to Ohio's aggregates industry. During session breaks and an Exhibitor Reception, attendees also had an opportunity to meet and catch up with representatives from local equipment dealers, national manufacturers and product and service providers within the trade show area where more than sixty exhibitors set up tabletop displays. The reception also featured an OA-PAC Live Auction conducted by Ritchie Bros Auctioneers.
Founded in 1918, OAIMA is a trade association representing the interests of Ohio's mining operations and those involved with the production of construction materials, such as sand, gravel, crushed stone and slag as well as salt, clay, shale, gypsum, industrial sand, building stone, lime, cement and recycled concrete. The association supports its membership through educational programs, outreach to the community at large and governmental officials while providing a forum for interaction among association members.
For more information, visit oaima.org. CEG
