ISSUE 2, 2021
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A MESSAGE FROM Justin Spring is here! I always love this time of year when nature comes back to life in the Midwest. Take advantage of the nicer weather and go for a walk, have a talk or watch a hawk. By the way, did you know the Red Tailed Hawk’s eyesight is eight times more powerful than humans? There is one in my neighborhood keeping guard—his name is George.
ORGANIZATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT Back in early 2021, Marty IV shared the news that Justin Ozinga would be taking over as president of Ozinga while Marty himself moved into a CEO role, overseeing Ozinga, Ozinga Ventures and the family business. In addition to those changes, Justin recently announced that Paul Ozinga will now be taking over as president of Ozinga’s entire ready mix operation. In addition, Jeff Ozinga will continue to hold his executive vice president of ready mix title, but will now focus on technology. Jeff Bonnema, Greg VanderVelde and Keith Onchuck now report directly to Jeff. All of these changes will help Ozinga live into our purpose of making a positive impact on our coworkers, customers and communities.
There are a few things I am requesting you to dwell and act on as the year gets busier. First, there is nothing more important than your safety and the safety of those around you. Be mindful and aware of your surroundings. Think before you act. Second, enjoy the ride; don’t take yourself too seriously. Laugh more, turn off the news, take your vacation time and turn off your phone! Third, I forgot what I was going to say.
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OZINGA MANAGERS START TRAINING Since mid-December, we’ve been offering professional development opportunities supporting the Ozinga values and purpose to all levels of management. Nearly all have been virtual, instructor-led trainings averaging 3-4 hours. The training wraps up the last week of April with the following courses:
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HIRING Hiring season is in full gear and we have already welcomed 58 new coworkers in the first quarter of 2021! It takes a village to raise a child, but it takes intentional managers to build a strong team and realize the impact that team can have. We continue to partner with hiring managers across the organization to help attract candidates who will continue to make Ozinga a people-centric company. Whether you are a current coworker, or you have retired from a rewarding career here, who do you know that would enjoy what you have found to be special at Ozinga?
Here’s what managers are saying about the courses: • “I’m grateful for the opportunity to attend this workshop and grow with these trainings. I feel supported by ownership when these opportunities present themselves.” • “This training helped me take an inner look at myself and get some insight on how to use my strengths in life and work settings.” • “I appreciate the instructor’s willingness to listen to everyone and make the online format really engaging.” • “Every new manager should take this course.” • “The course gave me tools to help me utilize the strengths of my team, and for my managers to be more successful, engaged and happy.” We would love to hear from you if you’d like to learn more about professional development at Ozinga. Email development@ozinga.com.
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Referrals are the best compliments we can receive and help build a strong pool of talent from which to choose. Please direct those who could be future valued coworkers to our career page (ozinga.com/careers) to apply for a posted position, share their information with the Talent Acquisition team, or encourage them to create a candidate profile with us. With your help, we can continue to build amazing teams that impact one another, our families and the communities in which we work and live.
Have a Purpose Story to Share? Ozinga wants to know how you or your coworkers are living our purpose to make a positive impact on individuals, their families and the community for generations. Email internalcomms@ozinga.com to share your story.
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Retiree Roundup:
Congrats Recent Retirees! Congratulations to the following coworkers who recently retired from Ozinga. Donald Hyrnko – RMX David Keilman – RMX Norm Mast – RMX Are you a retiree who would like to join our Ozinga alumni group? Reach out to sharonsimons@ozinga.com to stay connected.
Listen to Ozinga’s New Podcast
MAKE AN IMPACT WITH SAFETY
Want to learn more about Ozinga in a fun way? Check out the Beton Buddies podcast, which highlights some interesting things and people at Ozinga as well as delving into real-world entertainment, news and events. Simply look up “Beton Buddies” on Spotify to listen along. If you would like to be a guest or if you have any feedback, please email internalcomms@ozinga.com.
Let’s Celebrate! Did you know May is Older Americans Month? Ozinga wants to celebrate by asking you one simple question:
Working safely is one of the best ways to make a positive impact on individuals, their families and the community. Time with family and time with friends, doing the things we enjoy with our free time — that is why we work safe! Please take a second for safety, pause before you climb a ladder, before you grab your chutes, before you exit your vehicle, or before you start a job and think about what could go wrong and what you can change to prevent an accident or injury.
What’s the best advice you’ve received from an elder? Please share your information with us by emailing internalcomms@ozinga.com so it can be featured across our company. 6
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Email internalcomms@ozinga.com or call 708.326.4582 with your story, news, idea, etc. and look for it in the next issue of the newsletter. 7
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Middle River Launches New Website
the carbon dioxide that is released into the air. Working alongside valuable partners like Northern Builders and CarbonCureTM help us to live out our purpose of making a positive impact on our community that will last for generations.
Stripes and Sunshine
With the launch of One Ozinga back in 2020, our Middle River Marine team sailed off
Miami is known for its luxury waterfront properties and
into their own entity under Ozinga Ventures. Recently, they launched their official website,
recently Ozinga was able to work on a particularly special
gomiddleriver.com. Take a moment to visit the site and learn more about the cargo and
project at 57 Ocean in sunny Miami Beach, Florida.
logistics architects.
Ozinga, in partnership with Tekton and Moss & Associates, poured 20,000 cubic yards of ready mix concrete to build the post-tension structure. While the finished product is beautiful, the project wasn’t without its logistical challenges.
Ozinga Partners with Northern Builders
The pour site was situated in the middle of a busy residential district with limited space for a large concrete truck. Ozinga had to work with the customer to ensure the concrete was poured as quickly as possible to mitigate any negative effects on surrounding neighbors and traffic.
Like Ozinga, our customer Northern Builders is a proud family-owned company founded
The concrete also needed to adhere to a strict maximum W/C ratio for the exposed slabs,
in the Midwest. Their mission to bring traditional standards of construction expertise to
as well as stand up to modulus of elasticity (MOE) requirements for buildings of this
their clients shows in their impressive projects, and we’re proud to work alongside them.
height. Ozinga used a high-range water-reducing admixture to minimize the amount of water
This recently-completed project down the street from our Mokena yard and office is an
necessary to reach the desired slump, and an additional admixture called Penetron to
equipment sales and service dealership for Altorfer CAT, the leading dealer of agricultural
lower permeability. The finished product was able to fulfill all the necessary strength and
and construction equipment in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and beyond. The 55,000 square-foot
slump requirements.
facility features over 7000 cubic yards of ready mix concrete from our Mokena plant and utilized a compensated mix designed specifically for this project. In an effort to reduce
The newly built 20-story luxury condominium high rise sits on a 1.4-acre site and boasts a
the carbon footprint of the facility, the exterior was poured with CarbonCureTM Technology.
basement garage to accommodate 71 residential units, a private spa, 2 infinity swimming
CarbonCureTM further reduces the cement content in the concrete by injecting recycled
pools and a library.
CO2 in the mix. By doing this, the recycled CO2 chemically converts into mineral and 8
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Make An Impact in Your Community! Each quarter our Community Builders focus their efforts on a particular need in the communities where we live and work. For Q2, our focus is physical health. With that in mind, we will be collecting sporting goods and fitness equipment for community organizations that serve children and families that will benefit from their programs. If you are able, please place your donation in the Community Builders bin at your yard or office. Here are the details for the drives in each region: IL South: Ivy League Kids (new or gently used) | May 3–21 IL North: Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County (new or gently used) | May 7–June 4
National Volunteer Week
Among the ways we live into our purpose is by volunteering our time to help those in need. National Volunteer Week, April 18-24, brings attention to these efforts and reminds us about the positive impact we can make by sharing our time. It’s an opportunity to find a new way to volunteer in person, online, by yourself or with coworkers, friends or family. Here are a few ideas to help get you started: Write a letter or draw a picture for someone in a nursing home Record a video of you reading a children’s book for a child in the hospital Write a letter or draw a picture for a veteran or active military If you’re interested in these ideas, or have others to share, contact Community Relations at communityrelations@ozinga.com. You can also find and share ideas on Ozinga Community.
Chicago: YMCA of Metro Chicago (new) | May 3–21
Ozinga Honors Autism Awareness Month
IN East: Salvation Army Kroc Center of South Bend (new or gently used) | May 3–21
April is Autism Awareness Month, and Ozinga is lighting up a few of our plants with blue lights to show our support.
IN West: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater NWI (new) | May 25–June 11 Wisconsin: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee (new) | May 3–21
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