Insights

Concrete is everywhere — in bridges, highways, buildings, sidewalks and homes. It’s the world’s most widely used manufactured material. But not all concrete is created equal. Its performance depends heavily on the quality of the cement construction materials and aggregates that go into every mix. 

After nearly 39 years at Covia, Jeff Towns reflects on leadership, safety and the people who make Blue Mountain a place where experience matters.

In 2025, Covia’s values drove real decisions and impact. Explore how safety, teamwork, growth, customers, and courage came to life across the organization.

Minerals such as silica sand quietly support many of the roofing products used today, improving resistance to ultraviolet radiation, adding weight for wind performance and supporting adhesion during manufacturing and installation.

Meet the Covia team members whose expertise, leadership, and collaboration shaped progress across the company in 2025.

Meet Terry Gwinn, Covia’s one-of-a-kind Sales Manager whose industry insight and customer partnerships have shaped premier courses nationwide.

Explore Covia’s BEST SAND Chardon plant, a historic Ohio facility known for quality, safety, and year-round production in the heart of the snow belt

Innovation starts with people. Discover how Covia team members use the Covia Innovation Center to turn customer challenges into real-world mineral solutions.

At Covia, innovation isn’t a department—it’s a mindset. For years, we’ve partnered with customers across industries to solve tough challenges using the unique properties of industrial minerals and our process know-how.

Discover how 3D printing and high-performance foundry sand are transforming core and mold production, enhancing speed and precision.

At Covia’s Elco and Tamms plants, people make the difference. Learn how Plant Manager Bleve Willoughby leads with purpose, safety, and pride.

Covia’s Elco & Tamms facilities prove that small-town roots can create global impact, all driven by safety, quality, and community.