Dufferin Agreggates Flamboro Nominated for “Tims for Good” Sustainability Program

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Tim’s for good is part of a Tim Hortons Sustainability program focused on community support.  Each month Tim Hortons selects an industry to acknowledge. They coordinate with local communities and collect nominations for the chosen industry. For the month of November, 2021, Construction is the focus, and Dufferin Aggregates, Flamboro Quarry was nominated by the Local business owners in Hamilton.

Employees at the Flamboro quarry were pleased to receive delicious coffee and baked goods from the Tims for Good truck, as a thank you for all that they do!

Electronic Ticketing (E-Ticketing)

 

At Dufferin Aggregates we continuously try to improve our business and offer solutions that add value to our customers, and we are proud to say that we’re joining the 21st century by going digital with e-ticketing.

Electronic tickets (E-tickets) are a natural progression for our industry. The information provided on the e-ticket contains the same details as the paper version. We are also excited to provide our delivery acknowledgment functionality as a complimentary addition to e-ticketing. Allowing our customers to acknowledge each delivery ticket through an accept or reject option. Our E-ticket platform comes equipped with new reporting features, providing our customers with full visibility of real time and historical ticket acknowledgment details.

E-ticketing is an integrated real-time paperless ticketing solution, which allows you to review the details of your shipment in real time.

As other industries have migrated to electronic documents, we look forward to supporting our customers as our industry begins to transition. We are excited to be able to offer this solution to our customers, as part of our value-added services.

To our valued and trusted customer, we invite you to register for our customer portal which will provide access to your e-tickets. If you already have an account in our portal, we still require you to register for the e-ticketing solution. As we transition to our digital tools, paper tickets will still be made available to the drivers. Links to our “How to” guides are below!

As we are all going through these uncertain times, we would like to reiterate our unwavering commitment to your success. Do not hesitate to contact your Sales Representative if you have any question.

Customer Portal Registration Instructions

Smart Phone E-ticketing Instructions

Laptop Computer E-ticketing Instructions

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Dufferin Aggregates supports Ducks Unlimited Canada

Ducks Unlimited Canada

Dufferin Aggregates attended the annual Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) – Toronto Conservation Dinner.

DUC is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving, restoring and managing wetlands and their associated habitats for North America’s waterfowl, other wildlife and people.

Buckhorn Quarry – Making Rip Rap

Breaking and sorting rocks to produce Rip Rap

Rip Rap Production Process

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New Ticket Format

Dufferin Aggregates example ticket format

Dufferin Aggregates New Ticket Format

Dufferin Aggregates is excited to introduce the roll out of our new ticket format!

We have improved the layout of the ticket to create an easier read for our customers. We have also improved the shipment details as they will now appear more structured.

In addition to enhancing the look of our tickets, we have upgraded to laser printers, allowing us to move to a new two page design with quicker print times.

We hope you enjoy the new layout!

 

DUFFERIN AGGREGATES’ PARIS PIT CERTIFIED BY THE CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL

Dufferin Aggregates Employee watering a newly planted tree at the Dufferin Aggregates Paris Pit

Cornerstone Standard’s Council (CSC) completed an evaluation assessment of the Dufferin Aggregates Paris Pit on June 13-15, 2017. This assessment involved an on-site visit, review of documents, and interviews with staff and interested parties.

On August 17, 2017 the Dufferin Aggregates Paris Pit received CSC certification. For more information, please visit the CSC website.

Our Customer Self-Service Portal

Inside the customer portal

Our customer portal has always been a tool that helps you access your invoices, tickets and order history.

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CRH Canada Acquisition of K.J. Beamish Construction assets

Beamish day

CRH Canada acquires assets from K.J. Beamish Construction Co.

In May 2017, CRH Canada reached an agreement with K.J. Beamish Construction Co., Limited (Beamish) for the purchase of certain of its road construction assets and aggregate pits, quarries and properties north of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

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Dufferin Aggregates’ Acton Quarry certified by the Cornerstone Standards Council

DFA Acton CSC Certification

Dufferin Aggregates’ Acton Quarry Certified as World’s First Socially and Environmentally Responsible Quarry

Aggregates are the building blocks of our roads and buildings. But, there is a tension between our need for these products and the need to protect the environment and the communities where aggregate sites operate. For the first time, a pathway exists to ensure these conflicting needs are balanced. Cornerstone Standards Council (CSC) certification can improve industry practices, reduce conflict and generate a market for sustainable products. CRH Canada is proud to forge the path for the industry by being the first producer in the world to certify an aggregate site.

In a landmark announcement, the Cornerstone Standard’s Council (CSC) officially recognized CRH Canada’s Dufferin Aggregates Acton Quarry as the first quarry in the world to receive certification as a supplier of responsibly sourced stone, sand and gravel. In January 2015, CSC released its Responsible Aggregates Standard, providing the parameters by which an aggregate quarry could achieve certification in Ontario.

CRH Canada and Dufferin Aggregates have a long-standing and well established commitment to the communities in which they operate and to being stewards of the natural environment. To be officially certified and recognized for these efforts and to have product labeled as CSC certified is an important opportunity for the company. “This certificate speaks to the relationship between CRH Canada and the Town of Halton Hills,” said Rick Bonnette, Mayor of Halton Hills. “By following CSC’s Standards and working proactively to address environmental and social impacts the Acton Quarry has been able to incorporate sustainability principles into its ongoing operations and after use.”

To learn more, visit the Cornerstone Standards Council website at www.cornerstonestandards.ca.

Ontario Sand Stone and Gravel Association Awards

OSSGA 2016 Community Relations

OSSGA honours the Acton Quarry with their Community Relations Award

At their 2017 Annual General Meeting, the Ontario Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (OSSGA) announced the 2016 winners of their Industry Advancement Awards recognizing activities that contribute to a progressive image of the aggregate industry. The Dufferin Aggregates Acton Quarry in the Town of Halton Hills earned the 2016 Community Relations Award from OSSGA.

We are incredibly proud that Dufferin Aggregates has been awarded with several Community Relations Awards from the OSSGA over the years for our sites in Milton, Millcreek, Flamboro, Acton and Mosport for exceptional community service.

OSSGA’s Community Relations Awards honour aggregate operators who proactively develop good relationships with the communities and surrounding sites. The Awards are presented to companies that demonstrate that they have earned the respect of the citizens in close proximity to their operations through making consistent and innovative contributions to their communities.