Texas Industries Inc

Texas Industries, Inc., from its beginning on September 1, 1951, has remained unwavering in its commitment to quality, uncompromising in its attention to detail and focused on being at the forefront of technology. Its cornerstones -- foresight, innovation, technology, commitment and pride in its products, people and communities - are values and qualities that gained TXI a position of leadership early in its history. Ralph B. Rogers, founder of TXI, began operations with a lightweight aggregate plant in Eastland, Texas. By the end of its first fiscal year, the Company had added fifteen more production plants and, within another year, operated 28 facilities in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and ( www.txi.com )