The Hercules Materials Technical Center is a state-of-the-art concrete, and aggregate laboratory located in Warren, Michigan. The facility is staffed by experienced technical professionals certified by the Michigan Department of Transportation to perform quality control testing for MDOT projects.

The Technical Center serves as the headquaters for production quality control operations across our network of ready-mix concrete plants, aggregate mining operations, and cement distribution facilities. The laboratory supports comphrehensive testing and quality assurance programs to ensure materials consistently meet project specifications, industry standards, and customer expectations.

In addition to daily quality control operations, the Technical Center functions as a research and development laboratory focused on advancing concrete performance, sustainability, and durability. Ongoing studies evaluate innovative concrete technologies, premium cementitious materials, and optimized designs intented to improve long-term performance while supporting reduced environment impacts.