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While the group is highly effective at protecting its own, the people of Hickory are also quick to protect their community.
Temporarily interrupted during the pandemic, the site has a long history of hosting elementary school children for
educational tours. The operation also sponsors local high school athletes, providing financial support for the Maiden High
Blue Devils football team. Throughout the year, and especially during the holiday season, the team also volunteers at and
donates to the local soup kitchen.

Quality Control Inspector Ike Baker says each one of the team’s community efforts reflects incredibly well, not only on
Hickory and Martin Marietta, but on the greater mining industry. “It’s important for the community to know about Martin
Marietta,” he says. “Mining sometimes gets a bad reputation, but this industry provides the raw materials needed for our
roads and homes. Every team in this business is important.”

Hamrick agrees. “It’s important that our neighbors understand our values,” he says. “Martin Marietta is a big advocate
for safety, community, stewardship and so many other values that benefit our communities.”

As Hamrick and the team look toward 2023, they’re hoping to continue highlighting those values as they keep each other
safe and the operation moving efficiently. Should their performance continue to improve, the plant manager is confident
Hickory will again be in the mix for the Company’s top prize.

“The Diamond Elite Award is truly a prestigious award, and we’ve been absolutely honored to bring the trophy here to
Hickory,” Hamrick says. “As long as we’re able to continue living and working by the core values Martin Marietta has set
out for us, we’ll definitely be able to make a run at this award next year.”

Safety Brief at our Hickory Quarry

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