MONTANA CITY, MONTANAAsh Grove Montana City Plant• Production began: 1964• New cooler installed: 2006• New kiln bag house installed: 2014• New raw mill shell installed: 2017• Plant production capacity: 329,400 tons portland cement per year

Local Economic Impact• 79 employees• Annual payroll: $8.6 million• Annual local taxes paid: More than $665,000• Approx. 800 additional jobs exist with other local companies to support Ash Grove’s operations

Contact Information100 MT Highway 518

Clancy, Montana 59634406-442-8855

Dick Johnson, plant manager

Safety Recognition• Portland Cement Association Innovations in Safety award 2016, 2015, 2014, 2005, 1995• Ash Grove Presidents Gold Safety award 2016, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003• Ash Grove Presidents Silver Safety award 2015, 2013, 2010, 2008• Lester T. Sunderland Safety award 2012• Thirteen consecutive years without a lost time accident 2001-2014

Environmental Leadership• Environmental management system certified under ISO14001:2004 • The Montana City facility is proud of its high environmental compliance rate, which ensures that it complies with all state and federal rules and regulations• Ash Grove Energy Management (AGEM) lighting project converted multiple light fixtures to LED, as well as modern electrical equipment to increase energy efficiency• Installed a new bag house and scrubber to significantly reduce particulate and sulfur emissions

Commitment to Our Community• The Montana City plant offers educational tours to area students and proactively seeks feedback from the local stakeholders through meetings of its Community Advisory Committee

Charitable Contributions (Partial Listing)• United Way• Jefferson High School Booster Club• Energy Share of Montana• St. Baldrick's Foundation• Florence Crittenton Home• Montana Math Counts• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Helena

Making Montana City More Livable• Developed Sunderland Park & Trail• Sponsor of "Adopt a Highway" between plant and Montana City Store• Provide emergency backup water for Montana City Volunteer Fire Department• Strong supporters of Jefferson High School, Montana City School and the Clancy School• Assisted in the expansion project at the Montana City School• Assisted with the land development for the new Montana City VFD buildings