Winter 2026 Newsletter
Looking Ahead in 2026
As 2026 gets underway, we’re building on strong momentum, meaningful milestones, and continued investment in our people, operations, and partnerships.
Read on for a spotlight on our 80th Anniversary celebration, team accomplishments, and where we’ll be connecting with customers and industry peers throughout the year.
We’re excited to share what’s taking shape and appreciate having you along for the journey.
Spotlight: 80 Years of KMC
In 2025, we proudly marked 80 years of continuous operation in Dillwyn, Virginia—a milestone made possible by generations of dedicated people, trusted partners, and a deep commitment to doing things the right way.
Throughout the year, we reflected on what this legacy truly means—from a conversation with KMC President and fourth-generation owner Guy Dixon, to stories that highlight our roots in Buckingham County and the values that continue to guide our future.
Explore the series:
The Dixons: Four Generations. One Enduring Legacy
A Season of Gratitude
Looking Toward the Future
Check out some highlights from our anniversary celebrations:
Celebrating Our People
People have always been—and will always be—at the heart of KMC.
2025 was a year of growth and milestones, with 11 team members celebrating major anniversaries and 11 new colleagues joining our KMC family. These moments reflect decades of dedication, shared knowledge, and pride in the work we do together.
Milestone Anniversaries:
Join us in congratulating our team members who celebrated 10 to 40 years of service in 2025:
10 years
Randy Waycaster – Maintenance Manager
Travis Woodson – Plant Operator
15 years
David Davis – Mobile Equipment Operator
20 years
Danny Wood – Plant Operator
30 years
Raymond Toney – Plant Operator
Steven Lann – Safety Manager
Patrick Patterson – Plant Operator
35 years
Franklin Baird – Metal Shop
40 years
Richard Kelly – Plant Maintenance
Arville Hearn – Plant Maintenance
Melvin Braxton – Crushing
Welcome to the Team:
We’re also excited to introduce our newest team members. If you see them around, be sure to say hello!
Letroy Brown – Mobile Equipment Operator
Paul Carter – Plant Operator
James Franck – Plant Operator
Scott Fruehwald– Plant Operator
Edward Green – Mechanic
Roger Irvin – Mobile Equipment Operator
David Jeffress – Mobile Equipment Operator
Marcus Jennings – Plant Operator
Billy Price – Dredge Operator
Jesse Trimm – Mechanic
Christopher Wall – Mobile Equipment Operator
New Year, New Shows!
Photo from 2025 India Conference.
We’re hitting the road—and the skies—in 2026, connecting with customers, partners, and industry peers around the world. We recently returned from the International Conference on Refractories (ICRJ) in Jamshedpur, India, where we made valuable new connections and strengthened longstanding relationships—an energizing start to the year.
Here’s where you can find us next:
We hope to see you along the way—whether across the country or across the globe.
