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Supporting Wildlife, One Birdhouse at a Time Last November, Covia’s Roff Plant accepted the Wildlife Habitat Council's Artificial Nesting Structure Challenge—an initiative designed to combat the decline in cavity-nesting bird populations due to habitat loss. Today, we’re proud to share that the Roff Plant has been recognized by Wildlife Habitat Council with the Best New Build Award for its outstanding birdhouse project. What started as a simple idea turned into something truly special. Led by Travis Smith and embraced by the entire team, the project became a way to showcase both environmental commitment and creativity. One team member, Hank, used his woodworking skills to build a custom birdhouse—unintentionally creating the perfect home for purple martins, the largest swallows in North America. This isn’t your average birdhouse. Built from plant-sourced materials, it includes features tailored for martins—lightweight, properly sized cavities, and even a bird bath held by a found antler. Strategically placed near the plant office, it’s already attracting attention from local wildlife—and the Covia team alike. As we approach peak nesting season in Oklahoma, the Roff team is excited to welcome (hopefully) new feathered residents. We’re honored by this recognition and proud to continue supporting conservation efforts through meaningful, hands-on projects. https://lnkd.in/gNYsYD7X https://lnkd.in/g8ikPNJW #Covia #WildlifeHabitatCouncil #EnvironmentalStewardship #PurpleMartins #Sustainability #Teamwork #ConservationInAction #WHCChallenge #RoffPlant #BirdConservation #ArtificialNestingStructures

A few of our team members attended the?Cority Connect 2025 Conference, diving into the latest advancements in?EHS & sustainability solutions. We use?Cority software?to help streamline and enhance our?EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) management, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and smarter decision-making across our organization. Having access to a?scalable, award-winning platform?allows us to continuously improve our processes and create a safer, more sustainable workplace. Looking forward to the insights that?Michele Oxlade, Environmental Manager, and Erica Mitts, Administrator EHS Management System,?will bring back from the event! Who else attended Cority Connect this year? Let’s connect and share insights! #CorityConnect2025 #EHS #Sustainability #WorkplaceSafety #Cority

Come visit Covia at the AWWA NJ Annual Conference, Booth #26, to explore solutions that drive efficiency, enhance water quality, and support the future of water infrastructure. Connect with experts, discover new technologies, and take valuable insights back to your organization. #AWWANJ #WaterIndustry #Infrastructure #WaterSolutions #B2BNetworking

Celebrating Excellence: Covia's 2024 Excellence Award Winners At Covia, we recognize those who go above and beyond to drive success, innovation, and community impact. This year, we are proud to honor these outstanding winners for their dedication and leadership. Award Winners ?? Plant of the Year – Ahuazotepec, Mexico Plant ?? President’s Safety Award – Oregon, Illinois Plant ?? Leaf Environmental Award – Huntingburg, Indiana Plant Impact Awards ? Operations Impact Award – Kevin Traun, Senior Manager, Electrical Engineering ? Commercial Impact Award – CaryAnn Bruce, Sales Manager ? Support Impact Award – LeeAnn Banas, Controller; Andrea Keck, Legal Manager; Chris Rundell, Senior Manager, ERP & IT Project Management ? Volunteer of the Year – David Morris, Maintenance, Cleburne, Texas Plant ? Prism Award for Diversity & Inclusion – Monica Abarca, Inside Sales Congratulations to all of our winners! Your dedication and hard work continue to make a lasting impact at Covia. ?? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gSS3kGTF

Stop by New England Regional Turfgrass Show booth 422 to learn about several of our great products from several of our amazing employees Eric Ludewig & Joel Eaton

We’re proud to share that Nitin Borse, Ph.D., Polymer Scientist at Covia, will be presenting at ANTEC? 2025, SPE’s Annual Technical Conference, taking place March 3-6 in Philadelphia, PA. His white paper, "Nepheline Syenite - A Novel Silica Deficient Filler for PVC With Improved Processability," has been selected for the Polymer Modifiers and Additives session. This research explores how nepheline syenite enhances PVC formulations, improving processability and performance. ANTEC? 2025 is the leading technical conference for plastics and polymer science, bringing together experts from industrial, laboratory, academic, and international backgrounds. The event will highlight emerging plastics technologies, new materials, innovative processes, and solutions to industry challenges. We look forward to contributing to these important discussions and advancing the future of polymer science. #Covia #PolymerScience #Innovation #ANTEC2025 #MaterialsScience #PVC #PlasticsEngineering

Join us at The Canadian Golf Course Management Conference in Niagara Falls from Feb 25-27 to connect with industry leaders and discover how Lakeshore Sand is helping Ontario’s top golf courses enhance playability and reduce maintenance demands. https://lnkd.in/gRssdTG3

Celebrating 44 Years with Covia – Ken Akins! This month, we honor Ken Akins, Safety & Health Coordinator at our Marston facility, for an incredible 44 years of dedication and service to Covia! ?? Ken’s journey with us has been nothing short of inspiring—from starting as a Utility Operator to becoming a Lab Technician, Leadman, Shift Supervisor, and now Safety & Health Coordinator. Through it all, his commitment to safety, adaptability, and teamwork has made a lasting impact. Reflecting on his career, Ken shared: "I would not be where I am today if it were not for a great team of individuals at Marston. I have had the privilege of working with a lot of great guys and gals over the years.” As he prepares for retirement in June, Ken is looking forward to spending time with his wife of 44 years, enjoying camping, hiking, and gardening. While we’ll miss his leadership and unwavering commitment to safety, we’re excited for this next chapter in his life. Join us in celebrating Ken’s incredible career and wishing him the best in retirement! ???? #TeamCovia

In 2025, cybersecurity risks are evolving faster than ever, but thanks to leaders like Jonathan Shaper, MBA and Charles Ricciardi, we’re staying ahead. From analyzing over 4 billion log entries each month to leveraging AI-powered threat detection, our team is taking a multi-layered approach to cybersecurity—blocking threats before they happen and strengthening our defenses through education, awareness, and advanced technology. Discover how Covia is shaping the future of cybersecurity and what it takes to stay ahead of today’s digital threats. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gwa7Wh9W

Our Covia Mexico and Canada teams recently took part in key training initiatives to enhance workplace safety and preparedness. Ahuazotepec, Mexico conducted a lift safety training, reinforcing best practices for safe equipment handling. Monterrey, Mexico held a First Aid training, ensuring team members are equipped to respond effectively in emergency situations. St. Canut, Canada completed a winter rail safety training, prioritizing operational safety in changing conditions. We empower our teams to work safely and with confidence every day.