The leading voice for the crushed stone, ready mixed concrete, sand and gravel, and cement industries' community.
PELA is a 10-month hybrid program with online and in-person educational sessions and networking opportunities.
Careers in the Aggregates, Concrete & Cement Industries
The Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association (PACA) is the industry’s unified voice, representing more than 200 member companies across the state.
Creating a unified and strong voice for our industry.
PACA monitors and analyzes local, state and federal regulations and advocates for a balanced approach by the regulators.
PACA members and staff work to address technical issues with these common goals: proper use of materials, based upon sound materials engineering practice; protection of member companies and the materials they produce; sustainable use of valuable natural materials – aggregate availability; and, the professional and personal growth of PACA members through their involvement and engagement.
One of the most effective tools in government relations for an industry is a robust advocacy/grassroots strategy.
In the last legislative session, we contributed over $275,000 to our political champions.
June 22-24, 2025 in Skytop, PA. Includes optional golf tournament, sporting clays tournament and/or fly fishing excursion. (Members only event).
PACA offers comprehensive concrete certification programs for ACI, NRMCA, and PennDOT in the central Pennsylvania area.
Membership has its privileges - most of PACA's events are open to PACA members only.
PACA conducts numerous education and training events during the year.
Choose concrete for your next parking lot project.
Streets built with concrete are built to last, consider concrete for your next project.
Concrete's strong, resilient and the choice for your next building or bridge.
PACA works with the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) to convert your parking lot or building project to concrete without hurting your bottom line.
PACA drives a member-approved strategic plan to increase market share and engages specifiers and owners on the value of concrete in their projects.
This program provides free continuing education to the design and specifying communities. There are currently four courses available, ranging from 30-60 minutes focused on the cement, aggregates and concrete industries. You'll receive a certificate of completion once you pass a quiz. The bookmarking feature allows you to leave the course and resume where you left off when you return.
A unified association serving the aggregates, ready mixed concrete and cement industries in Pennsylvania.
An industry that supports dedicated employees from the community who contribute their skills and expertise to build and rebuild our communities with rock products, including cement, concrete and asphalt.
For over 40 years, PACA has represented the state’s crushed stone, sand and gravel, cement, and concrete producers. Its members, from small businesses to major companies, are vital to building and maintaining Pennsylvania’s infrastructure.
Our members produce the products and materials that build Pennsylvania’s communities. These items are what form the foundation of our roads, bridges, schools, and homes.
Source: USGS Mineral Industry Survey March 2025
National ranking of crushed stone production
Million tons of crushed stone produced
Value of crushed stone produced
Over the past several years, the PACA PAC has been effective in strengthening our voice in state government. Our PAC has helped to strengthen our industry and fend off bureaucratic obstacles but there is still work to be done.
June 30, 2025
Association
June 26, 2025
June 20, 2025
Safety & Health Meeting
ACI Concrete Field Testing Tech - Grade I Exam
Sep 9, 2025 7:30 AM
Sep 10, 2025 5:00 PM