Reed Family Companies

01/27/2026

This week, team members from Reed Family Companies (RFC), George Reed Inc, and VSS International, Inc. attended the National Asphalt Pavement Association 2026 Annual Meeting event in Scottsdale, Arizona. Reed Family Companies was presented with the NAPA 2025 Community Involvement Award.

In 2025, RFC launched and expanded a wide range of initiatives that demonstrate our commitment to service, health, education, and environmental stewardship, while encouraging strong employee participation at every step.

The NAPA Annual Meeting brings together industry leaders to share insights and celebrate excellence in the asphalt pavement industry. This year's NAPA Annual Meeting featured two inspiring keynote speakers:

🔹Jesse Cole: Owner of the Savannah Bananas, sharing insights on creating extraordinary fan experiences and innovative business approaches

🔹Sam Demma: Best-selling author of "Empty Your Backpack," offering perspectives on personal growth and leadership excellence

We're honored to be recognized by NAPA. Shoutout to our BUILD team members who worked throughout the year organizing these community initiatives, THANK YOU!

01/20/2026

💫 Recently, team members from Reed Family Companies, George Reed Inc, and VSS International, Inc., attended the 70th Golden Beavers Awards dinner in Los Angeles, CA. 🏗️

Celebrating its 70th anniversary, the Beavers have brought together heavy civil construction leaders to recognize excellence and foster industry community. This milestone celebration honored four outstanding contributors:

• Leadership Award: Ronald Tutor, Tutor Perini Corp.
• Management Award: C. John Meagher, Traylor Bros., Inc.
• Supervision Award: Joseph Tuttle, Griffith Company
• Service & Supply/Engineering Award: Eric Lindquist, Brierley Associates Corp.

The Beavers organization continues building our industry's future through their Charitable Trust scholarships and their Women in Heavy Civil initiative. We are proud to be part of an industry that recognizes dedication, innovation, and leadership. Learn more at www.reedfamilycompanies.com and www.thebeavers.org.

01/16/2026

VSS International is honored to sponsor the upcoming 2026 ISSA Slurry Systems Workshop! This comprehensive workshop will feature in-depth coverage of slurry seal, micro surfacing, chip seals, and crack treatments.

For buying agencies and pavement owners, this workshop presents an exceptional opportunity to gain critical insights into cost-effective preservation techniques, long-term asset management strategies, and innovative solutions that extend pavement life. The hands-on demonstrations will showcase practical applications that deliver measurable ROI, while networking sessions will connect you with industry leaders who understand your specific challenges.

The program includes valuable sessions on:
• Materials and equipment
• Specifications and calibration
• Quality control and inspection procedures

Learn more at https://www.slurry.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1968196&group=.

01/12/2026

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12/25/2025

Wishing you joy, peace, and prosperity this holiday season! 🎄 As we reflect on the past year's achievements and look forward to new opportunities in 2026, we're grateful for the partnerships and connections that have shaped our journey. From our family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! ❄

12/23/2025

🌟 Thank you to all of our wonderful team members from VSS International, Inc., VSS Emultech, George Reed Inc, 7/11 Materials, and Reed International for coming together to make this year’s food and toy drive a huge success! 🎁

We were proud to deliver a ton of toys that will make their way to a child in need this holiday season and are exceptionally proud of our employees who generously donated and volunteered their time. Your kindness and teamwork made a meaningful impact in our community and helped spread joy to families during the holidays.

Special recognition goes to our dedicated team members who went above and beyond 💯:
❄️ Nicholas Fisher and Alec Bradley (VSSE) for stopping by XHOPElocal to deliver toys
❄️ Stephany Garcia (GRI) for delivering food and toys to the Modesto Gospel Mission
❄️ Jose Lopez (VSSE) for delivering food donations to the River City Food Bank

We look forward to continuing this tradition and finding new ways to support our community in the coming year. 🎄

11/14/2025

We had an incredible experience at this week's 2025 CalCIMA "The Magic of Materials Education Conference" in Anaheim, CA. 🏰 The "Materials Intelligence: The Magic of AI” panel session was moderated by our Chief Information Officer, Vijay Kumar. The session brought together industry leaders including Ben Rabchuk from Command Alkon Incorporated, Leanna East from CalPortland, Ino Tsichrintzi from Mapistry, and Jack Cove from Pathways.

The panelist conversations delved into the transformative power of AI across our industry, from enhancing heavy building materials operations and revolutionizing waste management to streamlining compliance processes and enabling sophisticated data transformations.

A key focus of the session was moving away from isolated "islands of data" toward connected systems that enable better operational efficiency - such as precisely tracking material deliveries to prevent production interruptions. The ultimate goal is creating a more integrated ecosystem where data flows seamlessly between systems, making compliance easier and operations more efficient. ✨

The presentation acknowledged industry challenges: increasing regulatory requirements, data management burdens, and the reluctance of companies to share data online despite potential benefits. Particularly fascinating were the discussions around AI-driven production optimization and automated environmental product declarations (EPD). We extend our appreciation to the panelists for bringing their expertise and insights. 💫

At Reed Family Companies, we recognize that AI implementation is crucial for helping our operating companies become more efficient and streamlined. We're proud to be pioneering these technologies in the materials sector, creating sustainable solutions that drive our industry forward. Explore more at www.reedfamilycompanies.com.

11/12/2025

The Reed Carseum participated in this year's Escalon Veterans Day Parade, supporting our local heroes and community traditions. 💫 We were especially privileged to see Grand Marshal Mike Christensen leading the parade. He is the Commander of Escalon American Legion Post 263 and served 24 years in the US Army. 🎖️

👑 The parade also featured Miss Escalon 2025, Gianna Wilson, adding to the community spirit of this meaningful event. Community engagement remains one of our core values. We believe in honoring those who serve and supporting the towns we call home. 🏆

11/09/2025

✨Reed Family Companies is elated to announce our participation in the 2025 CalCIMA “The Magic of Materials Education Conference" taking place at the Disney Grand Californian in Anaheim, CA. 🏰

Our Chief Information Officer, Vijay Kumar, will serve as moderator for the "Materials Intelligence: The Magic of AI" session. Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 12th from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM in the Sequoia North E-H General Session room and learn how artificial intelligence and machine learning are transforming the construction materials industry. 🛣 🚧

Reed Family Companies is proud to be at the forefront of AI implementation in the materials sector. To learn more about this event and CalCIMA, please visit www.calcima.org.