Vulcan Materials Named Supplier of the Year

Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC) announced today that its Midsouth Division has been named Supplier of the Year for 2007 by the nearly 400 general contractor and subcontractor members of the Tennessee Road Builders Association (TRBA). This is the second consecutive year Vulcan has received the honor. Stan Bass, Vulcan’s Midsouth Division President said, "I’m very pleased that Vulcan has been honored once again by the Tennessee Road Builders Association. This is a remarkable accomplishment. It recognizes the efforts of our sales, operations and support staff who have dedicated themselves to servicing and creating value for our customers. By working together as a team and providing the best possible quality, service and availability of our products, we are continuing to exceed our customers’ expectations and strengthen the value of our company.” TRBA’s Supplier of the Year Award is based on customer service, promptness of delivery, quality, product knowledge and support of TRBA. With headquarters in Knoxville, Vulcan’s Midsouth Division has 800 employees and operates over 40 aggregate production and distribution facilities in Tennessee, Kentucky Indiana and southwest Virginia. Vulcan Materials Company, a member of the S&P 500 index, is the nation's foremost producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of other construction materials. For additional information about Vulcan Materials Company, go to www.vulcanmaterials.com.