Positive Social Impact

At our Guion site, we added a vibrator to the surge-bin area to address
the issue of sand blockages in the dryer feed bin, which can occur when
the sand is particularly damp. This problem previously required the
loader-operator to climb a ladder and manually clear the blockage with a
hammer, leading to potential spillage and dryer downtime. With the new
vibrator system, we’ve improved safety and ergonomics by eliminating
the need for ladder access and awkward postures. This solution
also enhances efficiency and reduces potential downtime by quickly
loosening blockages.

At our Oregon, Illinois, site, we tackled the issue of excess sand
spillage, which required operators to manually shovel sand multiple
times per shift. By installing a rotary brush and chute to redirect sand,
we eliminated the spills, improving ergonomic benefits by reducing the
amount of waste operators clean up each week.

We replaced the forklift at the Huntingburg, Indiana, site, focusing
on ergonomic improvements during the selection process, particularly
for the liquid propane gas tank replacement. The old tanks, weighing
over 50 pounds, required frequent lifting above the waistline, posing
a risk of muscular strain. By choosing a new forklift with an LP tank
swing-down bracket, we eliminated the need to lift the tank over the
engine compartment.

At our Covia Leadership Bootcamp in February 2025, we were pleased to recognize our 2024 winners in person at a special event. The winners of our annual awards represent the high standards and strong values of our Covia team.

• President’s Safety Award – Oregon, Illinois Plant

• Plant of the Year - Planta de Ahuazotepec

• Leaf Award for Environmental Excellence – Huntingburg, Indiana Plant

• Operations Impact Award – Kevin Traun, Senior Manager, Electrical Engineering

• Commercial Impact Award – CaryAnn Bruce, Business Development Manager

• Support Impact Award – LeeAnn Banas, Controller, Andrea Keck, Manager Legal, Operations, Chris Rundell, Senior Manager ERP & IT Project Management

• Prism Award – Monica Abarca, Business Development Specialist

• Volunteer of the Year – David Morris, Maintenance, Cleburne, Texas Plant

Bags of Hope: Huntersville, North Carolina, Office

Covia team members demonstrated their support for Bags of Hope, an
organization that provides weekend food supplies to school children in
Lake Norman, North Carolina, who experience food insecurity. Our team
assembled over 140 food bags for children in the local community.
These bags include nutritious items for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks,
and beverages.

Wisconsin Department of Transportation Adopt-A-Highway
Program

Employees at our Portage site were given the opportunity to clean up
an area along highway 51. In this year’s cleanup, they filled a total of
18 trash bags with collected trash and debris. Additionally, they safely
disposed of larger items like tires, pallets, hub caps, and wood pieces.
The volunteers witnessed firsthand the impact of littering, and they
experienced the satisfaction of making a positive change by cleaning up their local area.