Fairmount Minerals, headquartered in Chardon, Ohio, is one of the largest producers of industrial sand in the United States. Fairmount Minerals is a market-driven company with strategically located facilities nationwide and a global distribution network. As common as some people may think sand may be, it takes our uncommon expertise, experience, and resources to meet the demanding requirements of today's industries that rely on sand for their everyday production and operation.
Sand…one of the oldest and most abundant minerals on earth
In 1986, a group of customer-driven entrepreneurs formed Fairmount Minerals. Back then the companies consisted of only the Chardon, OH mining site and the Wedron, IL silica sand mine. Today, Fairmount Minerals is the third largest industrial sand producer in the United States with 8 active mining facilities and the second largest commercial Foundry resin-coated sand producer with 3 manufacturing facilities. Through its various operations, Fairmount Minerals provides other equipment and consumable products to the markets it serves.
Sand…the origin of an uncommon company
Strategic acquisitions brought some of the country’s most successful and experienced silica sand related technology companies together. These partners, who form Fairmount Minerals, have been continuously mining, processing and selling high purity silica sand and related products since 1890. These facilities have molded the glass, foundry, golf course, landscape, oil & gas, industrial coatings, abrasives, play sand, and filtration markets.
Sand…an important part of many industries
As common as most people think sand may be, it takes uncommon expertise and resources to meet the demanding requirements of today’s industries that rely on sand in their everyday work. Nearly all industries use sand or products made with it, making it a vital product in our manufacturing sector. With this in mind, Fairmount Minerals’ purpose is to create an unprecedented sales and service organization committed to the development and marketing of the highest quality silica sand products that consistently and cost-effectively meet the customers’ requirements.
Sand…a product distinguished by our extraordinary quality
To ensure unsurpassed quality, investments have been made in the most sophisticated processing equipment to enable materials to be refined to the most demanding specifications. In order to consistently exceed quality standard, Fairmount Minerals is constantly upgrading technology. Our technical experience is vast and varied, and new technologies are developed and modified almost daily. Through active involvement with industry organizations, Fairmount Minerals helps formulate industry specifications and educate and train end users. This dedication to quality and consistency results in the highest quality ratings from customers such as General Motors, Honda, Caterpillar, PPG and Ford Motor Company.
Sand…a common mineral that takes our leadership to flourish
Today, Fairmount Minerals is an organization that meets the needs of discriminating industrial users, large and small, in select markets across the country and around the world. Our commitment to our customers and our industry is reflected by a successful, thriving group that intends to continue to grow with the future needs of the markets that require the “common” sand from an “uncommon” company.
