The Foundation of America

One hundred years is an exciting number to discuss.  One hundred years, a decade of decades, and when it comes to the National Concrete Masonry Association, you are looking at the Foundation of America – literally.  With over 18 years of experience in the masonry industry, I have been involved in many changes.  As one of the “new kids on the block”, when I formed Saturn Materials in 2016, I did so to find innovative solutions with masonry products.  From where I sit, the future of our industry looks very bright! I left NCMA’s Young Professionals Workshop with excitement streaming …

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The Secrets of Concrete Masonry Manufacturing Process

Ever Wondered How We Make Our Products? It’s All Revealed Now. There has been a lot of talk lately about our new masonry products. Have you wondered how we make them? There are, of course, some secrets we can’t disclose, but read on to find out about Saturn Material’s concrete masonry manufacturing process. It all starts with the raw materials that either arrive by a tanker truck or dump truck. These raw materials are stored in large silos or storage bins. We then dispense the ingredients into large industrial mixers to create a homogenous mix. Precise measurements are used by …

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2017 is the Year of the Brick

The Chinese New Year was just over a month ago and according to the Chinese zodiac, this is the year of the Rooster. However, Saturn Materials is celebrating a different type of new year. The Year of the Brick. The Year of the Brick Saturn Materials might be a young company, but that shouldn’t fool you. With over 50 years of experience, our innovations in the masonry industry are nothing short of remarkable. Saturn Materials is committed to creating innovative masonry products. We offer a wide variety of colors, ranging from charcoal to ivory with a range of colors in between. We are constantly creating …