News & Updates
Silver Strike Concrete Sponsors Teams at 10th Annual Shootin’ for the Stars Navy SEAL Event
Silver Strike Concrete is honored to once again support and participate in the Annual “Shootin’ for the Stars” Sporting Clay Shoot in Gardnerville, Nevada, benefiting the Navy SEAL Foundation. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the event, which will take place on...
The Role of Ready Mix Concrete in Sustainable Infrastructure Development
We are dedicated to sustainability by utilizing high-quality aggregates and innovative admixtures. Our offerings include specialized mixes that enhance durability and performance, such as those with air-entraining agents, fiber reinforcement, and water-reducing chemicals. These features are particularly valuable for infrastructure projects like roads and bridges, where long-lasting performance is crucial. Our durable concrete solutions help minimize the need for repairs and maintenance, thereby reducing the overall environmental impact.
Silver Strike Concrete Truck Cleaning Awards: Celebrating Excellence in Maintenance with Chemstation
At Silver Strike Concrete, we believe in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and efficiency in our operations. In partnership with Chemstation, our trusted provider of truck cleaning solutions, we are proud to recognize the outstanding efforts of our team through our quarterly awards for the cleanest and most improved trucks.
Silver Strike Concrete Participates in 18th ACI Golf Classic at the Woodbridge Golf & Country Club
The Northern California and Western Nevada chapter of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) is gearing up for its 18th Annual Golf Classic, and we are excited to be joining again this year by sponsoring two foursomes on behalf of Folsom Ready Mix and Silver Strike Concrete. This event always promises to be a great gathering place for concrete industry professionals in the region.
Revolutionizing Construction: The Advantages of Fiber Reinforced Concrete over Welded Wire or Rebar
Fiber-reinforced concrete integrates discrete synthetic fibers into its matrix, offering a versatile solution to traditional reinforcement methods. These fibers, available in various lengths, densities, and blends, form a robust three-dimensional network within the concrete, significantly enhancing its durability by mitigating crack widths. While it’s impractical to entirely prevent concrete from cracking, the focus shifts towards impeding the propagation of microcracks. By uniformly dispersing fibers throughout the concrete mix, this innovative approach effectively arrests microcracks in their nascent stages, bolstering structural integrity from the outset.
Cold Weather Concrete: Rapid Strength with Hot Water and Accelerating Admixture Solutions
We understand the challenges of working with concrete in cold weather, especially when temperatures drop below 50 degrees. Cold weather concreting requires careful execution to protect against early freezing and thermal cracking. In many situations, concrete projects...
Announcement of Purchase | Silver Strike Concrete
We have the upmost respect for the Silver Strike Concrete Operation and are excited to have them become a part of our team. We will continue to operate under the name Silver Strike. The new legal entity name is Silver Strike Nevada LLC. We are fortunate to have the Executive management team and all personnel remaining with the company. Specifically, Derek Miller, VP of Sales & Finance, and Josh Neff, VP of Operations, will continue with the company long term. In addition, Rick Masciovecchio will also stay with Silver Strike for the foreseeable future to assist with the transition of ownership. As with any transition, this may prompt questions or concerns. Should this be the case, please contact Derek and Josh at their current phone numbers, (916) 847-3223 and (916) 836-9279 or Pat Carey, your regional sales representative, at (775) 345-5404. Finally, the process for placing and confirming orders will also stay the same. The entire team at Silver Strike continues to be committed to provide you with quality concrete and the superior service that you deserve.
Silver Strike Concrete: Concrete Manufacturer for the Mathewson Gateway Project in Reno, NV
Silver Stike is partnered with McClone Construction to supply concrete on the Mathewson Gateway Project. We recently poured high-performance concrete with an impressive design strength of 8,000 psi. Notably, this concrete achieved early strength, enabling the contractors to expedite their construction progress, making it possible to advance to the next floor within just seven days. The concrete Silver Strike Concrete is manufacturing for this project will fortify a five-story, 128,000 square-foot building, soon to be the University of Nevada Reno College of Business’s new home.
Silver Strike Concrete Sponsors Team at 9th Annual Shootin’ for the Stars Navy SEAL Event
Silver Strike Concrete returned to support and participate in the Annual “Shootin’ for the Stars” Sporting Clay Shoot in Gardnerville, Nevada benefitting the Navy SEAL Foundation. This year, the event took place September 8th at Carson Valley Clays in Gardnerville from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. We joined this event as sponsor of a four-person squad in support of the Navy SEAL Foundation.