Granite Opens New Solari Aggregate Plant Near Bakersfield

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Granite (NYSE:GVA) has launched its new Solari Aggregate Plant in Arvin, California, to serve private and public customers in the Bakersfield area. The facility replaces an outdated site, boosting local aggregate and asphalt supply significantly. Covering 700 acres, it can produce 70 million tons of high-quality reserves. Designed for efficiency, it features automated controls and a three-stage water management system, reducing fresh water demand. Production initiated in December 2020, with asphalt expected in Q2 2021. This marks Granite's 77th materials facility, enhancing its vertically integrated operations.

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• New Solari Aggregate Plant enhances local supply chain for aggregate and asphalt.
• Facility produces 70 million tons of high-quality reserves, increasing market capacity.
• Advanced technology improves efficiency and sustainability, reducing power and water usage.

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Granite (NYSE:GVA) recently opened their Solari Aggregate Plant in Arvin, California. Solari will safely and sustainably provide aggregate and asphalt to private and public customers in the Bakersfield market.

The Solari facility replaces a depleted Granite facility near Arvin. The new 700-acre plant produces 70 million tons of additional high-quality reserves available to the Bakersfield market. Designed with efficiency and sustainability in mind, automated plant controls maximize the plant feed rate and crusher production. A new wash plant produces concrete aggregates while minimizing the demand for fresh water with its engineered three-stage water management system. Both variable frequency drives and plant automation, which staggers large motor startups, reduce the facility power demand.

“The new facility is Granite’s 77th materials facility,” said Vice President of Construction Materials Brad Estes. “We’re excited to open another top-notch facility supporting Granite’s vertically integrated business in the Bakersfield market.”

Exploration of the Solari Aggregate deposit began in 2006, permitting began in 2008, and facility construction began in September of 2019. Aggregate production began in December 2020 and asphalt production will begin during the second quarter of 2021.

Granite’s construction materials business stretches across the western United States and specializes in aggregate plants, asphalt plants, and recycling operations which supply external customers and support Granite’s vertically integrated business.

About Granite

Granite is America’s Infrastructure Company™. Incorporated since 1922, Granite (NYSE:GVA) is one of the largest diversified construction and construction materials companies in the United States as well as a full-suite provider in the transportation, water infrastructure, and mineral exploration markets. Granite’s Code of Conduct and strong Core Values guide the Company and its employees to uphold the highest ethical standards. Granite is an industry leader in safety and an award-winning firm in quality and sustainability. For more information, visit graniteconstruction.com, and connect with Granite on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

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FAQ

When was the Solari Aggregate Plant opened by Granite (GVA)?

The Solari Aggregate Plant was opened recently, following its construction starting in September 2019.

What is the significance of the Solari Aggregate Plant for Granite (GVA)?

The plant replaces a depleted facility, adding significant production capacity and supporting Granite's operations in the Bakersfield market.

How much aggregate can the Solari facility produce?

The Solari facility can produce up to 70 million tons of high-quality aggregates.

What are the sustainability features of the Solari Aggregate Plant?

The plant uses engineered three-stage water management and automated controls to enhance efficiency and reduce resource demand.