Tag: Luck Companies

Charlie Luck, whose company expanded into Georgia in 2018, represents the third generation of Luck Stone family leadership. Photo: Luck Companies

Luck honored with NSSGA’s Wendt award

March 14, 2023By Kevin Yanik

Charlie Luck, president and CEO of Luck Stone, was awarded the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s annual Barry K. Wendt Commitment Award.

Luck Companies’ Mark Williams, a former chair of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s Environmental Committee, represented the aggregate industry on Capitol Hill during a recent House committee hearing. Photo: Luck Companies

NSSGA member speaks out on WOTUS rule

March 8, 2023By Kevin Yanik

Luck Companies environmental manager Mark Williams touched on the impact of the new waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule during a recent House committee hearing.

From left: Luck Stone’s Ryan Emmons, Paige Gill, Charlie Luck IV and Travis Chewning were present at CES 2023 in Las Vegas to celebrate the company’s new venture with Caterpillar. Photo: P&Q Staff

Luck Stone, Caterpillar venturing into the unknown (Part 1)

February 6, 2023By Kevin Yanik

The companies are on a journey to bring autonomous hauling to aggregates, embarking on a project that could forever change the nature of operations.

An aerial view of Luck Stone’s Eden Plant in North Carolina: Photo: Luck Stone

Luck Stone reflects on latest acquisition, broader M&A market

November 1, 2021By P&Q Staff

Luck Stone acquired North Carolina-based Ararat Rock Products last month, expanding in the Southeast with two additional quarry locations.

Luck Stone expands presence in North Carolina

October 7, 2021By P&Q Staff

The acquisition of Ararat Rock Products adds quarry locations in Mount Airy and Eden, North Carolina.

Luck Stone contribution to benefit Virginia students

May 28, 2021By Kevin Yanik

Luck Stone made a contribution to a Virginia organization that will purchase books and deliver giveaways to hundreds of preschoolers and kindergartners.

Luck Companies headquarters is located in Manakin-Sabot, Virginia. Photo by Kevin Yanik

Pullen: Why effective communication is a must

March 25, 2021By John Pullen

Luck Stone’s John Pullen shares how the nation’s largest family-owned producer of crushed stone adapted during the pandemic.

Remembering Charles S. Luck III

December 4, 2020By Kevin Yanik

A selfless leader who lifted Luck Stone to new heights while putting his employees and communities first, Charles Luck III died Dec. 1 at age 87.

A video tribute to Charles S. Luck III

December 4, 2020By P&Q Staff

Charles S. Luck III was enshrined in the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame in 2018, joining his father, Charles Luck Jr., who was inducted in the inaugural 2013 class.