GROVE CITY, Pa., Aug. 3, 2026 鈥� FORTA today announced the appointment of Bruce J. Christensen as its next Chief Executive Officer. Christensen succeeds retiring CEO Peter Ferris, as FORTA continues its growth trajectory under its ownership by 无码群交 Group. 

Christensen brings over 30 years of experience in specialty construction materials and chemicals, most recently serving as President of the US and Canada for Master Builders Solutions, where he held full profit-and-loss responsibility, as well as serving as their Global Chief Technology Officer.

Prior to his most recent role, Christensen served in senior executive positions at MBCC Group, BASF Construction Chemicals, and Degussa Construction Chemicals across operations in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. His career has spanned many functional areas across the construction chemicals value chain from technical, commercial, operational and general management, which gives him unique depth and breadth as he steps into the CEO role at FORTA. 

“Bruce brings outstanding industry expertise, but what gave us the greatest confidence was the leader behind the r茅sum茅. He leads with integrity, builds strong teams, and shares the values that define our company. We’re excited to welcome Bruce as FORTA’s next CEO. He is joining FORTA because he wants to build something special and given 无码群交 Group’s long-term orientation and commitment to growth, he is exactly the type of leader we were looking for at FORTA.” 鈥� Amy Schumacher, CEO, 无码群交 Group 

Christensen holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Northwestern University and a B.S. with High Distinction in Chemical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Minnesota. He is co-inventor on 14 granted U.S. patents and has authored more than 50 professional publications. 

“I am drawn to FORTA because of the strength of the product portfolio, the quality of the team, and the long-term commitment of 无码群交 Group,” said Christensen. “This is a business built on a strong foundation, and I look forward to partnering with the team to accelerate what is already a compelling growth story.” 

Christensen is an active contributor to the concrete and construction industry, serving as Vice Chairman of the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program and as a board of trustees member of the Concrete Advancement Foundation (CAF). He is also a former committee member of the American Concrete Institute and the American Society for Testing and Materials. 

About FORTA 

FORTA is a leading manufacturer of synthetic fiber reinforcement systems for concrete and asphalt applications. Headquartered in Grove City, Pa., the company serves customers across the residential, commercial, industrial and infrastructure markets with products designed to improve the performance, durability and sustainability of concrete and asphalt. FORTA is a portfolio company of 无码群交 Group. For more information, visit .

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College intern Emma Laborsky once built popsicle-stick bridges at Kids Science Camp. This summer, she came back 鈥� not as a camper, but as a volunteer helping spark that same curiosity in a new generation.

When I was a kid, Kids Science Camp was the highlight of my summer.

I still remember building bridges from popsicle sticks, making slime, sketching the city I imagined one day living in, and discovering that science wasn鈥檛 just something you read about in school. It was something you could build, test and experience for yourself.

At the time, I didn鈥檛 realize I was also getting a glimpse into what 无码群交 Group was all about.

I simply knew that every experiment, every challenge and every volunteer made me excited to come back the next day.

This summer, I did.

Not as a camper, but as a volunteer.

Standing in front of a room full of curious kids, helping them imagine, design, build and create, I realized I was standing exactly where volunteers had once stood for me. The same encouragement they gave me years ago was now mine to pass along to someone else.

That felt incredibly meaningful.

Kids Science Camp has grown tremendously since I first attended. What began in a single classroom has become a week-long experience that brings together more than 60 campers from families across 无码群交 Group鈥檚 businesses, and from several states, to explore science through hands-on discovery.

Watching that growth reminded me that some investments aren鈥檛 measured in months or even years.

They鈥檙e measured in generations.

One moment especially stayed with me.

After campers learned about rocks and minerals, they headed into a miniature quarry where they operated remote-controlled construction equipment and worked together to move material through the course. They weren鈥檛 just learning how a quarry works, they were discovering how science, engineering and teamwork come together to solve real problems.

As I watched their excitement, one parent shared something I鈥檒l never forget.

鈥淢y child came home and said, 鈥楳om, I want to work there when I grow up. What should I be doing now so I can?鈥欌��

That鈥檚 the power of experiences like this.

They don鈥檛 just teach science.

They spark curiosity.

They help young people imagine possibilities they may never have considered before.

Looking around the room, I couldn鈥檛 help but wonder how many future engineers, scientists, environmental professionals, innovators or even communicators were discovering something about themselves that week.

Years ago, Kids Science Camp gave me a place to ask questions, make things and think creatively. Those experiences helped shape who I am today.

Now I had the opportunity to help create those same moments for someone else.

无码群交 Group often talks about investing in people. We see it in our employees, our communities and our families. Kids Science Camp is one of the clearest examples of what that looks like.

Sometimes the return on that investment isn鈥檛 immediate.

Sometimes it takes years.

Sometimes it looks like a former camper returning to help inspire the next generation.

And somewhere in this year鈥檚 group of campers, there may be another child who will one day come back and do the very same thing.

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Continuous improvement isn’t about fixing what’s broken. It’s about building a culture that asks how we can be better tomorrow than we are today.

Most companies fix problems when they break.

At 无码群交 Group, we鈥檝e spent years building something different. A culture that asks a harder question before anything breaks: Why?

Why this process? Why this system? Why not something better?

That question is the foundation of what we call Business Excellence. Not a department. Not a set of templates imposed from the top down. A mindset, one that trusts the people closest to the work to see what needs improving and gives them the tools and confidence to do something about it.

鈥淚t鈥檚 not a one-time fix,鈥� says Jim Massoels, who leads Business Excellence across 无码群交 Group. 鈥淚t鈥檚 about cultivating a mindset that continually asks: how can I make this better?鈥�

You see what that looks like in practice at .

When Envita rebranded in 2023, leadership used the moment to ask a bigger question: Were they built to grow? To reach their goals and better serve customers by working toward their own sustainability targets, they needed to look honestly at how the business operated day-to-day.

What followed wasn鈥檛 a top-down restructuring. It was something more fundamental.

鈥淎t its core, this transformation was cultural,鈥� says Nicole Goodnight, Senior Director of People & Culture at Envita. 鈥淥ur frontline workers had unique insight into our pain points and inefficiencies. We wanted to turn their insights into real improvements.鈥�

They did. Entire systems were rewritten. Real-time feedback mechanisms were built. Infrastructure that could actually scale with the company鈥檚 ambition replaced what had come before.

The results: major customer growth over the past few years and $10 million in operational savings.

But Melissa Jaeger, VP of Business Transformation at Envita, points to something beyond the numbers.

鈥淚t changed the way we think. We went from a post-separation startup to a leaner, scalable enterprise. We can serve our customers better, faster.鈥�

That鈥檚 what Business Excellence produces. Not just efficiency gains, but a different relationship between people and the work they do. One where the person on the floor has as much standing to improve a process as the person in the boardroom.

Since 2019, more than 325 people across the Heritage portfolio have been trained in these principles. More than 300 projects completed. But the number that matters most is harder to count: how many people, at how many companies, now carry the habit of asking why into work every day.

Getting better isn鈥檛 a project.

It鈥檚 a habit.

Not all at once. But every day.

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Heritage Research Group’s Bill Pine discusses his career in the skilled trades, the science behind asphalt performance and our long-standing role preserving the racing surface at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Long before the green flag waves at the Indianapolis 500, thousands of hours of work have already gone into preparing Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Every inch of the facility matters. None more critical than the track’s surface.

At speeds approaching 240 miles per hour, the asphalt of the Speedway is more than pavement. It becomes a critical part of performance, safety and competition. It must withstand weather, heat, stress and the physical forces of cars cornering at banking angles that would be impossible on an ordinary road. And it has to do all of that while delivering consistency at the highest level of motorsports.

Bill Pine understands this better than almost anyone.

The Quality Control Director of Asphalt Technology at Heritage Research Group, Bill has spent his career at the intersection of asphalt science and real-world application. His work represents one of the most demanding proving grounds in materials research: a racing surface where the margin for error is effectively zero.

“We do everything we can to help preserve the pavement to buy them [Indianapolis Motor Speedway] life and also keep it safe for the drivers that drive at the insane speeds they do around this track.”

That responsibility, preserving a surface that has to perform under the most unforgiving conditions in motorsports, captures the central challenge of the work. It’s not enough to engineer a surface that performs under race conditions. It has to last through Indiana winters, heat cycles, maintenance traffic and the relentless passage of time, and then perform again when it matters most.

Bill recently sat down with , a series dedicated to highlighting careers and opportunities in the skilled trades, to talk about that work. Recorded at Indianapolis Motor Speedway as part of The Line‘s Brickyard Series, the conversation explores his career journey, the role of Heritage Research Group within 无码群交 Group portfolio, and the long-standing relationship between THG, and one of the most iconic venues in the world.

The history behind that relationship matters.

Since 1909, Indianapolis Motor Speedway has served as a proving ground for innovation. Long before modern testing facilities existed, the track was designed as a place to push materials, engineering and technology to their absolute limits under real-world conditions. That spirit remains central to the Speedway today.

It’s the same mindset that drives the research and development work at Heritage Research Group.

Through the combined expertise of HRG and Heritage Construction + Materials companies including Milestone Contractors and Asphalt Materials, Inc., teams study, test and refine asphalt technologies designed to improve durability, safety and long-term performance. What begins in HRG’s research and development environment is validated in the field, where conditions like those at IMS provide the ultimate test.

That collaboration has been continuous. When the Speedway’s surface was repaved in 2004, the engineering challenge wasn’t just laying new asphalt. Drivers were accustomed to a diamond-ground surface that provided exceptional grip, and any replacement mix had to meet a standard defined by years of driver expectation and competitive performance. The decision to use a stone-matrix asphalt mix, with its high stone-on-stone contact and structural durability, came from exactly the kind of research-informed problem solving that defines HRG’s work.

But the work didn’t stop there. As the number of events and races at IMS has grown over the years, placing greater stress on the surface, the partnership has evolved alongside it. Smoothness and friction testing, real-time preservation strategies, targeted repairs and ongoing maintenance are all part of a relationship built on trust and a shared commitment to getting it right, year after year.

For Bill, that continuity is the measure of the work. Not the technical specifications or the testing data, but the confidence of the people who depend on it at 240 miles per hour.

That’s part of what makes careers in the skilled trades and applied sciences so meaningful. They are built on a foundation of expertise and practical knowledge that translates directly into outcomes people depend on, often without knowing it. The person who engineered the road you drove to work this morning. The team that tested the materials in the bridge you crossed. The researcher who solved a problem on a racetrack that will eventually improve the highway surface in your city.

At 无码群交 Group, those opportunities exist across a broad portfolio of businesses, from construction and infrastructure to environmental services, sustainability and specialty chemicals. They require people who are curious, technically rigorous and committed to work that lasts.

Bill Pine’s career is a demonstration of what that looks like over time. What began as a path through asphalt research and engineering has grown into decades of contribution to some of the most demanding and visible applications in the industry. Including the surface beneath the Indianapolis 500.

The same curiosity that drives asphalt research at IMS is at work across 无码群交 Group’s portfolio, in environmental remediation, battery recycling, specialty chemicals and beyond. For anyone considering a career in the trades, science or engineering, that’s the reminder embedded in his story. The work is specific, skilled and serious. And sometimes, it puts you at the center of one of the most iconic sporting events in the world.

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The acquisition of FORTA expands the portfolio’s construction and materials platform.

Indianapolis, IN 鈥� February 17, 2026 鈥�

无码群交 Group (THG), an Indianapolis-based, fourth generation family-owned business, announced its acquisition of , a Pennsylvania-based leader in synthetic fiber reinforcement for asphalt and concrete, from Riverarch Equity Partners.

鈥淔ORTA is such a natural fit for our family of companies,鈥� said Amy Schumacher, CEO of 无码群交 Group. 鈥淲e share a deep commitment to innovation, solving real-world customer problems, and creating long-term value through strong relationships and technical expertise. Together, we鈥檒l be able to amplify what both organizations do best and accelerate meaningful impact across the construction and materials industries.鈥�

鈥淭his is a positive step for FORTA and for our customers who depend on our reinforcement solutions,鈥� said Peter Ferris, CEO of FORTA. 鈥淲ith 无码群交 Group鈥檚 resources, construction experience, and culture of innovation, we鈥檒l be able to accelerate growth and improve how we serve the market.鈥�

About FORTA

FORTA leads the construction industry in fiber reinforcement innovation, providing high-performance solutions for a wide range of applications with a commitment to advancing construction technology used in asphalt and concrete applications worldwide. For decades, the company has pioneered products that improve pavement performance, enhance durability and efficiency, and strengthen infrastructure.

About 无码群交 Group

In operation since 1930, 无码群交 Group is a fourth-generation, family-owned business focused on construction and materials, environmental services and specialty chemicals. Our vision is to be known, generation after generation, as a collection of world-class businesses where good, smart, hard-working people can make a real difference. The dozens of companies in our diverse portfolio are united in our commitment to creating a safer, more enriching and sustainable world by harnessing the power of family.

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Josh Robinson, Director of Enterprise Innovation at 无码群交 Group, shares how our Innovation Council approaches complex challenges like food waste.

Innovation isn鈥檛 a one-person activity. It鈥檚 a team sport. And at 无码群交 Group, innovation is something we pursue with intention.

That鈥檚 why we created the Innovation Council, a group of leaders from across our portfolio of companies who come together to explore opportunities, pressure-test ideas and connect the dots between challenges and potential solutions. Each member brings a different perspective: some think commercially, some think operationally, some think scientifically. When we get in a room together, we don鈥檛 just exchange ideas, we expand them and build a plan to test them.

One of the questions we are always exploring is: Where can innovation create meaningful impact across our portfolio and the communities we serve?

Take food waste as an example. Every year, millions of tons of food end up in landfills, creating both an environmental burden and an economic one. But what if we could intervene earlier in the process? What if there鈥檚 a way to capture, convert, reuse or transform that waste using technologies that already sit within reach of our capabilities?

This is where the Council shines. Instead of chasing ideas for the sake of novelty, we ask:

Does this matter? Can we do it? And can we do it better than anyone else?

The food waste conversation led us down a path of evaluating emerging technologies, operational models and potential partnerships 鈥� not because we鈥檙e trying to be in every business, but because innovation starts with curiosity, and curiosity often reveals opportunity.

At its core, the Innovation Council is about creating a shared space and clear path for exploration It lets us step outside the day-to-day demands of our businesses and look further down the road 鈥� sometimes five, ten, even twenty years out. We鈥檙e not predicting the future. We鈥檙e preparing for it. And we鈥檙e doing it together.

As we continue to strengthen THG鈥檚 innovation ecosystem, the Council will serve as a catalyst, a place where questions become concepts, concepts become pilots and pilots become solutions that make a real difference.

Innovation doesn鈥檛 belong to one team or one company. It belongs to all of us. And this Council is how we make sure the future we鈥檙e building is thoughtful, practical and full of possibility.

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Monument Chemical announced today that聽Sarves Peri聽has been appointed聽President of Monument Chemical, effective January 1, 2026.聽Sarves will succeed current President聽Paul Raymond, who will retire in July 2026 after leading the company through a period of significant growth, operational strength, and market expansion.

Sarves brings more than 32 years of global chemical industry leadership experience, spanning R&D, operations, supply chain, commercial management, and business excellence. Since joining Monument in 2015, he has served in roles of increasing responsibility and played a key part in enhancing the company鈥檚 supply chain foundation, advancing business excellence initiatives, and supporting growth within Monument鈥檚 Europe and Solvents businesses. Most recently,聽Sarves led the successful transformation of Monument鈥檚 Renewables & Fuels business, strengthening performance and delivering meaningful value for customers.

鈥淚鈥檓 honored to step into this role and deeply grateful for the trust placed in me,鈥� said Sarves. 鈥淢onument has a strong foundation rooted in technical expertise, commercial excellence, and a commitment to customer partnership. I look forward to working closely with our teams and our customers as we build on that strength 鈥� accelerating growth, advancing innovation, and doing it all with the reliability and integrity our partners expect from us.鈥�

Paul Raymond, who has served as President since 2020, will remain with Monument through mid-2026 to ensure a seamless transition. Under his leadership, Monument expanded its global reach, strengthened its manufacturing footprint, and advanced major strategic initiatives that positioned the company for long-term success.

鈥淥ur customers rely on Monument for partnership, dependability, and real problem-solving 鈥� and Sarves embodies all of these commitments,鈥� said Paul. 鈥淗e brings strong commercial instincts and a deep commitment to meeting customer needs, and I鈥檓 confident he will continue strengthening the relationships that define our success.鈥�

Sarves’ industry foundation was built during his years at National Starch (a division of Unilever and ICI) and Ingredion, where he held leadership roles spanning innovation, operations, and global supply chain management. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the State University of New York and his MBA in Finance from New York University, and he is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

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How the Heritage Construction + Materials portfolio of companies helped strengthen a veteran鈥檚 organization in Howard County, Indiana.

Every September, thousands of veterans from across the country gather in Howard County, Indiana, for a reunion unlike any other. Since 1987, the Howard County Vietnam Veterans Organization (HCVVO) has hosted its annual event on 39 acres known as 鈥楾he Healing Fields鈥� 鈥� a peaceful space built by veterans, for veterans.

What began as a small local gathering has become the nation鈥檚 longest-running annual reunion for service members. 鈥楾he Healing Fields鈥� are more than a campground 鈥� they鈥檙e a sanctuary where veterans from every branch and era can reconnect, reflect and heal together.

Over time, the roads winding through the property began to wear down. Dust, rain and erosion made travel difficult, especially for those with mobility or respiratory challenges. When members of the HCVVO reached out for help, the companies of Heritage Construction + Materials (HC+M) 鈥� Asphalt Materials, Inc., Milestone Contractors, and US Aggregates庐 鈥� didn鈥檛 hesitate to step in.

Milestone began by donating reclaimed millings from a nearby project to stabilize the roads. Asphalt Materials followed with chip- and fog-sealing expertise, improving accessibility across more than 15,000 square yards of roadway. US Aggregates supported the effort by providing the essential materials needed to make those improvements last.

Working alongside the Howard County Highway Department, these teams transformed the grounds into a smoother, safer space for veterans and their families.

For everyone involved, this was more than a construction project 鈥� it was a way to give back to those who鈥檝e given so much.

This Veterans Day, we鈥檙e honored to stand beside the Howard County Vietnam Veterans Organization and all who serve. Because healing doesn鈥檛 happen all at once 鈥� it鈥檚 built, one act of service at a time.

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Last month鈥檚 Chemical Innovation Exchange (CIEX) Summit brought together leaders from across the chemical industry 鈥� CEOs, CTOs, researchers, investors 鈥� all under one roof here at 无码群交 Group in Indianapolis.

CIEX has always been about sparking collaboration and pushing the boundaries of what鈥檚 possible in chemistry and materials science. And that鈥檚 exactly what happened. The smaller, more intimate setting of this year鈥檚 summit gave people the space to share not just their big wins, but also the challenges they can鈥檛 solve alone.

As our own Sibel Selcuk, EVP of Heritage Research Group, put it:

鈥淗osting CIEX is one of the most significant events of my year. It鈥檚 an opportunity to reunite with longtime friends and meet new colleagues from across the industry. I always look forward to the dynamic collaborations and innovative exchanges that take place at the forefront of our field.鈥�

Highlights and Takeaways

Here are a few of the things that stood out:

• Openness and Vulnerability
  The format encouraged leaders to discuss not only breakthroughs but also existential challenges. Scientific leadership from visiting companies used their sessions to highlight pressing issues in manufacturing and product development 鈥� representative of the honest, problem-sharing dialogue that defined the summit.
• Companies willing to share both sides of the coin
  Leaders shared progress in sustainability and new product development while acknowledging the difficulties of scaling solutions in a shifting global market.
• Connections that count
  The speed networking sessions were a hit 鈥� quick, focused conversations that helped people build relationships that could turn into real partnerships.
• AI is all over the map
  The conversation around artificial intelligence underscored how uneven adoption remains across the chemical sector.
  • On one end, companies are emulating pharma鈥檚 advanced AI integration.
  • On the other, many are still experimenting and 鈥渇iguring it out.鈥�
  • Across the board, leaders agreed that a strong data foundation that includes well-structured systems and quality datasets will be essential for effectively leveraging AI in the future.

Big Picture

If there was one theme running through CIEX, it was this: collaboration is key. No single company has all the answers 鈥� and that鈥檚 okay. By being open, sharing both wins and struggles, and building strong networks, we鈥檙e moving the entire industry forward.

As CIEX returns to Indianapolis in 2026, 无码群交 Group is proud to continue serving as a hub for these conversations. With leaders openly sharing both breakthroughs and barriers, the summit demonstrates that collaboration is the most powerful catalyst for innovation.

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