In 2010, the Arizona Rock Products Industry created a direct economic impact valued at nearly $1.6 billion with a direct indirect effect of $2.9 billion. The producers of aggregates, stone, cement, asphalt, and ready mix employ over 6,124 employees and supply essential materials to the construction industry that employs an additional 112,577 workers. The Arizona Rock Products Association (ARPA) is a trade association that represents the interests of Arizona’s sand, gravel, cement, asphalt and aggregate industries. ARPA members provide the raw materials that make construction possible. ARPA began in 1957 as an advocate for producers of aggregates, asphaltic concrete, ready mix concrete, asphalt, lime products and the portland cement industry. Membership also includes associate members consisting of related transportation, contractors and consultants. ARPA has become and will continue to be one of the most influential public and private policy advocates in Arizona. ARPA‘s primary goal is to track key environmental, safety, transportation and governmental affairs and educate our members on the potential impact of current issues. Further, it is through intense political involvement at state and local levels that ARPA continues to make its greatest strides. ARPA provides the forum for key committees such as; environment, community relations, safety, transportation, concrete and asphalt technical committees and governmental affairs, whose work is the precursor to legislative initiative. ARPA provides substantial benefits to our members and the communities in which we serve and operate. ARPA supports numerous technical and educational committees focused on environmental, safety, quality and transportation issues and these committees form the nucleus of ARPA‘s aggressive participation in state and community affairs. ARPA and its members strive to work productively within the political and regulatory infrastructure in order to continue to improve the lives of others and invest in the future of our communities. ARPA, our ARPA CommunityARPA members and employees care about the communities in which we live and work. As such, member companies, and associations are active participants in charitable, educational, and social issues, and work diligently to ensure that the benefits of our organization and industry span the diverse social and economic needs of our State.
