Reed Family Companies

11/27/2025

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.

10/22/2025

10/10/2025

💗October marks National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to education, advocacy, and action in the fight against a disease that affects millions of lives.

At Reed Family Companies, we're proud to join the nationwide effort to raise awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection.
We encourage everyone to know their risk factors and to get regular screenings.

🤝Together, we can make a difference in the fight against breast cancer through awareness, education, and compassion for those affected by this disease. Learn more at www.komen.org.

10/02/2025

🚛 The 3rd Annual Touch-A-Truck Modesto event brought together hundreds of local families for a day of exploration, learning, and fun. The event, hosted by the Modesto Chamber of Commerce, continues to grow each year as a beloved community tradition. Visitors had the unique opportunity to get up close with an impressive lineup of heavy machinery and specialized vehicles including a loader, scraper, excavator, D2 dozer, roller, 7/11 Materials cement mixer truck, VSS Macropaver truck, water truck, and generator/film truck.

✨A highlight of this year’s event was our popular pet 🪨rock kits. Our team distributed 400 of these creative kits to young attendees. The kits have already inspired many young minds, with families sharing photos of their completed projects. Events like Touch-A-Truck represent the heart of our community engagement that provides education and allows our team members to connect directly with the communities we serve.

Reed Family Companies is a proud sponsor and none of this would be possible without our dedicated employees who spent countless hours preparing for the event and their Saturday engaging with visitors. Special thanks to Kenny Cooper, Stephany Garcia, and Ana Acevedo from George Reed Inc, Margaret Reed from RFC, and Donna Meister from Reed International for their extraordinary commitment to making this day special for everyone involved. 👏

We’re already looking forward to next year’s Touch-A-Truck event!

09/26/2025

Join us tomorrow at the Touch-A-Truck Modesto event!

Join us for Touch-A-Truck on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the MJC Ag Pavilion, presented by the Modesto Chamber of Commerce. This free, family-friendly event offers kids and adults the chance to explore trucks, tractors, and equipment from local organizations including police, fire, EMS, construction, and more, while enjoying vendors and entertainment. Proceeds benefit scholarships through the Modesto Chamber of Commerce Foundation, supporting education and career opportunities in our community

09/26/2025

Reed Foundation Strengthens Gonzaga's Engineering Future with Generous Donation: Matthew Reed, newly appointed to the Gonzaga University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Advisory Board, presented Dean Jennifer Shepherd with a donation from the Reed Foundation.

Gonzaga's engineering programs continue to lead through excellence in biomedical, civil, computer, electrical, and mechanical engineering. They provide students with state-of-the-art learning environments and hands-on learning experiences that shape tomorrow's innovators.

This partnership between the Reed Foundation and Gonzaga University represents an important investment in the future of engineering education and the development of tomorrow's innovative problem-solvers. Learn more at www.reedfamilycompanies.com and www.gonzaga.edu.

09/24/2025

❤️ Reed Family Companies Steps Up for Heart Health! Our team recently laced up their walking shoes 👟 for the 2025 Sacramento Heart & Stroke Walk. Each step helps fund research and delivers important health information to communities that need it most.

👏 Huge shoutout to our incredible employees who made time for this meaningful cause! Visit www2.heart.org to learn how these events create lasting change.