Vecenergy Adds Biodiesel At New Mexico Terminal; Stand Down Drives Safety Message (3rd Quarter 2018) After adding biodiesel to the product lineup at its Macon, Ga., terminal, Vecenergy has completed a similar upgrade in New Mexico, adding the renewable fuel to its Albuquerque terminal. Vecenergy is the energy division of the Vecellio Group. Also featured in…
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Vecellio & Grogan Still ‘Growing Strong’ After 80 Years
Vecellio & Grogan Still ‘Growing Strong’ After 80 Years (1st/2nd Quarter 2018) Vecellio & Grogan this year celebrates 80 years of service to the transportation construction industry, with expansion into other markets and industries as well in more recent decades, through its own acquisitions and as part of the Vecellio Group. V&G’s latest acquisition is Hal…
Read MoreUS-27/FL-25 Project In Central FL Heading For Early Completion
US-27/FL-25 Project In Central FL Heading For Early Completion; ‘Stand Down’ Events Zero In On Safety (4th Quarter 2017) Ranger’s road-widening project on US-27/FL-25 in central Florida was at a fortuitous point in the schedule when Hurricane Irma barreled through in September, causing only a short production delay and allowing the company to continue toward its…
Read MoreRanger, Sharpe Bros. Earn NAPA ‘Green Diamonds’ For Plant Operations
Ranger, Sharpe Bros. Earn NAPA ‘Green Diamonds’ For Plant Operations (3rd Quarter 2017) The Vecellio Group’s active asphalt plants all have received National Asphalt Pavement Association Diamond Achievement Commendations for excellence in operations. In Florida, Ranger Construction serves customers with asphalt plants in Winter Garden, Debary, Ft. Pierce, West Palm Beach, Pompano, and Miami. Sharpe Bros.,…
Read MoreVecellio & Grogan On Home Stretch Of ‘Western Loop’
Vecellio & Grogan On Home Stretch Of ‘Western Loop’ (1st/2nd Quarter 2017) Vecellio & Grogan is nearing the final stages on a four-mile, $123-million section of future I-785/I-840, a six-lane outer beltway under construction around Greensboro, NC. V&G’s section, known as the Western Loop, includes substantial bridge work, including an elevated section of roadway over existing wetlands.…
Read MoreSpanning The Construction Spectrum: From Buildings To Bridges, Aggregates Provide Solid Foundation
Spanning The Spectrum: From Buildings To Bridges, Aggregates Provide Solid Foundation For Construction Industry (4th Quarter 2016) Limerock is not only an abundant natural resource, it is a vital building block for the construction industry in Florida. For decades, White Rock Quarries in western Miami-Dade County has provided some of the highest-quality material in the state. As one…
Read MoreConstruction & Materials Keep On Rolling; Florida Leads As One Of Nation’s Hottest Markets
Construction & Materials Keep On Rolling; Florida Leads As One Of Nation’s Hottest Markets (3rd Quarter 2016) Slow, but steady regrowth in the nation’s construction markets has brought volume back to more typical levels after last decade’s runaway growth, abrupt downturn and long road to recovery. Florida in particular is once again a leading market, with construction…
Read MoreGround Control: Ranger Lands Airport Projects, Meets High Expectations, Departs On Schedule
Ground Control: Ranger Lands Airport Projects, Meets High Expectations, Departs On Schedule (1st/2nd Quarter 2016) Building and paving roads is already a demanding profession, but when the “roads” are used for launching and landing airborne traffic, things get racheted up to an even higher level of precision. Ranger Construction is known across Central and Southeast Florida…
Read MoreSafety As A Core Value; Free Enterprise Award
‘Safety As A Core Value’ – Beckley Shop, Vecenergy Maintain ‘No Lost Time’ For Multiple Years; Also In This Issue: American Free Enterprise Medal Honors Lifetime of Achievement (4th Quarter 2015) Reflecting the Vecellio Group’s core value of safety, Vecellio & Grogan’s WV shop, Beckley Equipment Repair, and the Group’s energy division, Vecenergy, have surpassed three and four…
Read MoreEnergy Division Plays Integral Role In Transportation Network
Energy Products & Services Meet Regional Transportation Needs (3rd Quarter 2015) Transportation projects are highly visible to the public, so our Group’s heavy/highway operations tend to get the most notice. However, other aspects of the Group are just as important for meeting regional transportation needs. Our energy division, for example, owns and operates petroleum products terminals in…
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