The leading voice for the crushed stone, ready mixed concrete, sand and gravel, and cement industries' community.
PELA is a 10-month hybrid program with online and in-person educational sessions and networking opportunities.
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The Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association (PACA) is the industry’s unified voice, representing more than 200 member companies across the state.
Creating a unified and strong voice for our industry.
PACA monitors and analyzes local, state and federal regulations and advocates for a balanced approach by the regulators.
PACA builds a bridge between our members and our partners at PennDOT, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission along with Pennsylvania’s construction industry to further the use of our materials to the benefit of the commonwealth.
One of the most effective tools in government relations for an industry is a robust advocacy/grassroots strategy.
In the last legislative session, we contributed over $275,000 to our political champions.
November 2025 at Hotel Hershey in Hershey, PA (PACA members only event).
PACA offers comprehensive concrete certification programs for ACI, NRMCA, and PennDOT in the central Pennsylvania area.
Membership has its privileges - most of PACA's events are open to PACA members only.
PACA conducts numerous education and training events during the year.
Choose concrete for your next parking lot project.
Streets built with concrete are built to last, consider concrete for your next project.
Concrete's strong, resilient and the choice for your next building or bridge.
PACA works with the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) to convert your parking lot or building project to concrete without hurting your bottom line.
PACA drives a member-approved strategic plan to increase market share and engages specifiers and owners on the value of concrete in their projects.
This program provides free continuing education to the design and specifying communities. There are currently four courses available, ranging from 30-60 minutes focused on the cement, aggregates and concrete industries. You'll receive a certificate of completion once you pass a quiz. The bookmarking feature allows you to leave the course and resume where you left off when you return.
Masters RMC, Inc.
Wayne Companies, dba Florida RCC
Montrose, Pennsylvania
When Bill Ruark (Owner) and his son Ryan (General Manager) were considering pavement options for the entranceway way to Meshoppen Stone’s Elk Lake facility they knew that they needed a durable, long lasting answer. In addition, because of the investment that the company was about to make, it was also important that they got value for their expenditure.
“Last year our company was part of the supply chain for an RCC project that Masters Concrete was involved with at a large industrial facility in our area. We knew that the project went well and that the owner of that facility was pleased with the pavement and its performance. In addition, the pricing for asphalt pavement versus RCC pavement was virtually equal. The decision was easy” stated Bill Ruark.
We were very pleased with the performance of our contractor. Wayne Stephens and his crew are experienced placing RCC and they did a great job of getting in and getting the job done. There is no question that we would use RCC at our other facilities.~ Bill Ruark, Owner, Meshoppen Stone Inc.
~ Bill Ruark, Owner, Meshoppen Stone Inc.
The entranceway to the quarry is approximately 800’ long and 24’ wide. Truck traffic varies from as few as 25 trucks per day to 250 trucks per day during peak times. Because of the activity at the quarry, it was important that the construction had minimal impact on the company’s ability to service its customers.
RCC placement contractor Wayne Companies dba Florida RCC completed the paving on a Saturday (while the facility was closed) and the quarry was open for business again on Monday. “We were very pleased with the performance of our contractor. Wayne Stephens and his crew are experienced placing RCC and they did a great job of getting in and getting the job done. There is no question that we would use RCC at our other facilities” Ruark continued.
The concrete supplier for the job, Masters Concrete, has partnered with the Wayne Companies on prior RCC projects. “We have a great relationship with Wayne Stephens and enjoy working with them” stated Masters Concrete President Bob Housel. He continued, “What made this project particularly gratifying was that all the companies involved were members of the Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association. From the owner to the concrete supplier and contractor to our supply chain, everyone worked cooperatively to make this project a success.” Those companies on the supply side included: Red Oak Sand & Gravel, New Enterprise Stone & Lime, Buzzi Unicem, BASF, Centre Concrete, and Cleveland Brothers.
Built into a hillside, ICF construction met the challenge of this project site.
Unique pattern and color make this pervious concrete pad stand out.
The project featured tilt-up concrete construction as well as pervious and roller compacted concrete pavements.
Pervious concrete was selected because it offered a life-cycle cost advantage over asphalt.
Pervious concrete allowed the addition to be built, while maintaining impervious cover limits.
The building features Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) construction.
RCC placement met pavement load requirements and need for quick construction turn-around.
Concrete was the answer for the severe rutting that the street was experiencing.
Project is one of only eight strong walls in the US, and the only one poured monolithically
This program provides free continuing education to the design and specifying communities. There are currently four courses available, ranging from 30-60 minutes focused on the cement, aggregates and concrete industries. You'll receive a certificate of completion once you pass a quiz. The bookmarking feature allows you to leave the course and resume where you left off when you return