September 23, 2024

R. J. Corman Welcomes National Cement Company of Alabama, Inc. as New Customer

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky—R. J. Corman Railroad Company is excited to announce a new relationship with National Cement Company of Alabama, Inc. (NCC of AL). This collaboration will see NCC of AL shipping cement to its new location in Lebanon, Tennessee, which is rail-served by R. J. Corman Railroad Company’s Nashville & Eastern Line (NERR). The inbound cement shipment originates in Ragland, Alabama, and interchanges with the NERR via CSX.

“We are thrilled to welcome National Cement Company of Alabama, Inc. to the R. J. Corman family,” said Adam Boyles, Senior Director of Commercial Development at R. J. Corman Railroad Company. “This new partnership highlights our commitment to providing reliable and efficient transportation solutions for our customers. We look forward to a long and successful relationship with NCC of AL.”

National Cement Company of Alabama, Inc., a century-old company with a strong presence in the Southeast, has a proven track record in the cement and ready-mix concrete industry. The company’s decision to utilize R. J. Corman’s rail services underscores the railroad’s ability to meet the transportation needs of expanding businesses.

“We are pleased to partner with R. J. Corman Railroad Company to transport our cement products,” said Jason K. Heathcock, Vice President-Logistics at National Cement Company of AL, Inc. “Their commitment to safety and efficiency aligns with our company values, and we are confident in their ability to meet our expanding supply chain needs.”

The first cement railcars arrived at the NERR line the first week of August, with full-scale operations and testing of all facility systems scheduled to commence mid-September.