Our values

Our Values

At Luck Companies, our values are more than cultural expectations; they are the principles of the way we operate our businesses.

Commitment

Takes personal responsibility for the success of self, others, and the organization

  • Model safety, health, and environmental stewardship
  • Do what it takes
  • Pursue excellence
  • Celebrate success

Integrity

Earns the trust and respect of others

  • Be honest
  • Do what you say
  • Hold self and others accountable
  • Give and receive feedback

Creativity

Delivers ideas and innovation that add value

  • Be curious
  • Learn new skills
  • Be open to change
  • Explore and experiment

Leadership

Ignites human potential and performance

  • Value diversity and differences
  • Develop self and others
  • Inspire confidence and optimism
  • Confront issues

Saluda, SC

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Saluda County is a welcoming, rural community full of pride, care for others, and a history of hard work and dedication to the land. Luck Companies is a family-owned and operated business excited about the opportunity to become a part of a community with a rich agricultural history built by generations of family farmers.

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LET'S GROW TOGETHER

With 100 years of history and three generations of Luck Family leadership, we are committed to building strong relationships with the great communities we get to be a part of. When we bring a new location into our company, our associates become a part of that community, and that community becomes a part of us.

Our Commitment

Luck Companies is committed to making a positive impact throughout South Carolina—economically, environmentally and in the community.

 

Saluda’s small-town culture and the genuine care that its residents exhibit for others is highly aligned with Luck Companies’ mission of igniting human potential.  We are looking forward to collaborating with residents and local officials to create a long-term positive impact on the community.  We have identified a site along Double Bridges Road in Saluda County that we’re excited about because of its high-quality rock and proximity to current and future infrastructure. We hope to invest in Saluda County, providing construction aggregate and cultivating agricultural real estate opportunities to support existing infrastructure and responsible growth in Saluda and the surrounding counties. 

 
Our Work in Saluda

Steps to Greenfielding

Community Input
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Community Input

Identify land
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Identify

Land

Establish geology
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Establish

Geology

Due diligence
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Due

Diligence

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In-Person

Visit

Acquire permits
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Acquire

Permits

Plan for operations
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Plan For

Operations

Community Input

Throughout the entire process we meet with community members at every level to discuss the positive economic impact of a new proposal, the perceived impact, and the actual impact. This conversation continues beyond these 7 steps as we make sure to keep everyone engaged as partners from the local to the state and federal level.

Identify Land

We develop relationships with large landowners in our markets to determine if they are a good fit for quarry use - including a location that allows for convenient truck service to our markets, or access to rail or water provider service to those markets.

Establish Geology

If determined that the best use of the property or highest need for community growth is an aggregate site, we must confirm that the areas have viable geological resources. These studies entail taking samples of materials for testing to ensure that the stone meets stringent quality & property standards that facilitate the production of construction grade aggregates. This process includes drilling, lab testing, and subsurface mapping.

Due Diligence

Our due diligence activities are vast and focus on understanding environmental, cultural, and habitat attributes within the property. Additionally, we research county planning documents, adjacent and nearby properties and development patterns. Many of these investigative activities are applicable to local, state, & federal permitting. However, all of this learning is employed for consideration and design to ensure that our proposals ensure responsible actions for the uses and that we are being a steward of the land in support of communities. 

In-person Visit

Once access to a cleared property has been obtained, we make contact and request a site visit. An initial tour of the property will identify land characteristics that indicate the presence of aggregates. We will also drill to establish both depths of overburden (dirt or unsuitable rock) and the quality of the material.

Acquire Permits

Once a site is determined to be a viable source of construction grade aggregate, we proceed with the permitting process, including extensive conversation with the community about our operations and the specifics of our plans. To date, every application we have undertaken has significantly benefitted from public input. We also plan for future reclamation of the property to include water storage reservoirs or land development.

Plan for Operations

When a permit is received, we begin planning for operations, including hiring local engineers, surveyors, site work contractors and others to build plants and infrastructure, as well as hiring associates for operation of the facility.

Community Impact

Creating the Foundation for a Sustainable Ecosystem

Luck Ecosystems creates environmental performance products that serve as the foundation for a more sustainable ecosystem and a rewarding sports experience. As our company celebrates 100 years in business, we remain committed to ensuring a sustainable future by producing high-quality environmental performance products that filter storm water, protect the land and shore, support plant growth and optimize playing field surfaces in the communities we serve.

Learn more about Luck Ecosystems!
Sponsoring Youth Sports Teams in Kershaw County

Luck Companies loves to be engaged members in the communities where we live and work and this includes supporting youth sports. We currently sponsor five teams as part of Kershaw County Parks and Recreation from soccer to basketball to baseball, supporting kids as they chase their full potential on the sports field.
Preparing the Next Generation

It was our honor to partner with Chester Senior High School to host a Career Readiness Day for the entire senior class of 2021 graduates! The event provided seniors with mentorship opportunities and one-on-one guidance to help navigate their next steps after graduation.
Giving Back

Giving back is in our DNA at Luck Companies and we take great pride in supporting communities and helping our neighbors. At our Atlanta-Stephens Plant, the team regularly volunteers at the Atlanta Food Bank. During this trip, our team of volunteers bagged 10,000 pounds of food.
Supporting Childrens’ Programs in Enoree

Luck Companies is actively involved in supporting the work of nonprofit organizations who provide educational opportunities and safe spaces to the youth in the communities where we live and work. We recently provided financial support to the Kids’ Program at First Baptist Church in Enoree so children in the community can build relationships and grow as individuals.
Let's build our partnership!

Driven by our mission to ignite human potential, we strive to give back to the communities where we live and operate. We're constantly seeking new ways to learn more about your community and how our company can give back.

If you have an opportunity in mind, please reach out to us. We look forward to working together.

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