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

Let's Grow Together

As we continue to focus on opportunities that propel our people-focused culture and broaden the reach and impact of our mission, we are expanding our geographic footprint and working alongside customers and communities to turn visions into collaborative realities.

Where We Are

Our Locations

Quarries
We mine construction aggregates at these facilities to serve the heavy construction materials industry with quality building materials for roads, bridges, building foundations and more. In addition, we enjoy hosting community members, students and anyone interested in learning more about our company and industry at these locations.
Sand and Gravel
Located in Caroline County, Luck’s Caroline sand & gravel plant serves concrete and asphalt producers, masonry contractors and other customers throughout the state.
Luck Ecosystems
Luck Ecosystems transforms raw materials into environmental performance products that naturally filter storm water, support plant growth and optimize sports playing field surfaces.
Distribution Yards
We transport construction aggregates from our quarry operations to these strategic locations by rail and barge to serve the needs our customers and communities.
Economic Development Land
We care deeply about our communities, and work closely with partners to realize the full economic potential of our properties, carefully managing each project to affect positive change in the community. Our approach is strategic, sustainable and ultimately unlocks greater social and economic benefit.
Recycled Products
Our Construction and Demolition business processes materials generated from activities such as building construction, demolition, and land clearing activities, in order to divert the recyclable resources such as wood, metal, concrete, brick and asphalt from being placed in our local landfills.
Prospective Sites
Our Prospective Sites represent opportunities that allow us to expand our geographic footprint for the benefit of associates, business units (single or in-combination), customers, communities, and Luck’s mission of Igniting Human Potential.

HOW WE ARE GROWING

At Luck Companies, our growth strategy is about people. We are not interested in growth for growth’s sake—we want to strategically add to our business, give our associates opportunities to grow and have a positive impact on our communities.

With new locations in Atlanta, GA, and Kershaw, SC, we are committed to long-term growth in the Southeast. This expansion enables us to create opportunities for people across our company, broaden the reach and impact of our mission and ensure exceptional experiences for the customers and communities we proudly serve—a core component of Luck Companies’ operating philosophy and beliefs.

Where we are headed

South Carolina

We are committed to making a positive impact throughout South Carolina—economically, environmentally and in the community.

Our interest in South Carolina is part of a long-term growth strategy for our company: one that prioritizes the prosperity of people, drives our associates to build lasting relationships, and ensures our ability to provide high quality aggregates materials and services that will support the growth of the state for decades to come.

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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

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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.
Career Readiness Day at Chester High

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.
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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Women in Construction Week

In support of Women in Construction Week, Luck Companies sponsored and helped NAWIC group in Columbia (Chapter #113) complete their service project at the local Sistercare office. Sistercare provides help and advocacy for domestic violence survivors and their children through community awareness and training.
AG + ART TOUR 2021

Luck Companies was honored to be a part of the Ag + Art Tour of Fairfield County. “It was a great experience to attend and take part in the Ag + Art Tour of Fairfield County. In addition to supporting local farmers, artists and more, this event provided an outstanding opportunity for attendees to learn more about Fairfield County and connect with many of the people that make up this special community.” - Matt Pullin, Luck Stone Kershaw Plant Manager
Supporting Chester County During COVID-19 Crisis

Luck Companies organized the distribution of hot family meals for Chester County School District bus drivers and student nutrition staff by partnering with local restaurant, Chicken King. The family meals were provided by Luck Companies as a thank you to the school district employees who were unable to serve students in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis.
Rebuilding North Central High School

Luck Companies presented a $15,000 check to North Central High School to help rebuild the school following the storm damage caused from a tornado in January of 2020.
Supporting Local Food Distribution

The Luck Stone Kershaw Plant was proud to give a $10,000 donation to the United Way of Kershaw County Mobile Nutrition Center, whose mission is to end food insecurity in Kershaw County. With the gift, the United Way of Kershaw County has been able to expand the number of stops the food truck makes to distribute fresh produce and wellness education to the community.

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