Entries by Rick Potratz

From the Heart for the Heart — Ergon’s First Healthy Heart Campaign

On February 3, 2023, during American Heart Month, Ergon kicked off our first Healthy Heart Campaign created to increase awareness of the causes and symptoms of heart disease and stroke, provide employees with healthy heart tips and raise funds on behalf of the American Heart Association (AHA). _______________ The campaign began with an organization-wide Wear […]

Achieving Healthier Lives One Step at A Time

On this National Walking Day, we touch on what walking means for physical and mental health, celebrate the dramatic impact of Ergon Active and shine a light on a few of the many Ergon employees who are enjoying healthier lives due to more active lifestyles. As the Ergon family continues to meet needs, support families […]

CEO Update: Ergon’s 69th Anniversary

Thanks to the efforts and dedication of the Ergon family, our business continues to grow stronger. As I reflect on my first six months as President and CEO of Ergon and my 23 years with the company, I’m reminded of another important milestone. April 1 marked the 69th anniversary of Ergon. [WATCH VIDEO UPDATE FROM […]

Polk County, Florida, Wins Preservation Award

Congratulations to the Polk County, Florida, Roads & Drainage Division on winning the Foundation for Pavement Preservation’s (FP2 Inc.) 2022 James B. Sorenson Excellence in Pavement Preservation Award. Nominated by Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions (Ergon A&E), the County received this award for their strategic execution of a pavement management program featuring preservation, maintenance and rehabilitation […]

Celebrating Women In Construction Week 2023

In celebration of Women In Construction Week 2023, we highlight a few women within the Ergon family of companies who are making an impact in unique ways within the construction and infrastructure fields. Amy Blaida ____________ Amy Blaida is Technical Marketing Manager for Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions’ (EAE) Florida market. In this role, Blaida educates, […]

Magnolia Marine Transport to Purchase NGL Energy Partners’ Assets

Magnolia Marine Transport Company (MMT), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ergon Inc., has signed a definitive agreement to purchase a substantial portion of the marine assets of NGL Energy Partners LP. The transaction is expected to close at the end of March 2023, subject to customary closing conditions. “This acquisition will further Magnolia Marine’s strategic […]

Charity Cook Named 2023-2024 AEMA LEAP Dean

Congratulations to Ergon’s Paragon Technical Services (Paragon) Group Leader Charity Cook on being named the 2023-2024 Dean of the Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association (AEMA) Leadership Education for Asphalt Preservation (LEAP) program. LEAP is a program focused on increasing knowledge and promoting a broad understanding of various facets of the asphalt industry. “The program provides a […]

Celebrating Women in STEM – Meet Melinda and Monica

For International Day of Women and Girls in Science (February 11), we highlight two women within the Ergon family of companies who have turned their passion for STEM into impactful careers at Crafco Inc. __________________ __________________ Crafco Inc., an Ergon company, is the world’s leading manufacturer of packaged pavement preservation products that seal, protect, repair, […]

Ergon’s Mark Ishee Elected President of FP2 Inc.

Mark Ishee, Vice President of Pavement Preservation & Specialty Products for Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions (EAE), has been elected President of FP2 Inc. __________________ __________________ Mark Ishee joined the Ergon family 42 years ago and has held various roles, including the distinction of being EAE’s original Technical Marketing Manager. His dedication to helping agencies understand how […]

Ergon’s Griffin Burk Named Chair of ASTM D27.01 Subcommittee

Congratulations to Griffin Burk, Ph.D., senior research chemist at Ergon Inc., on being named chair of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D27.01 Subcommittee. ___________ ___________ D27.01 is a Subcommittee of the ASTM Committee D27 on Electrical Insulating Liquids and Gases, which provides specifications and test methods for all types of insulating liquids. […]