About Us

Our family of companies operate out of modern facilities, and we pride ourselves in the core of dedicated and experienced personnel that provide energy and synergy to our business each day. Each facility utilizes the latest in equipment technology for rebar fabrication that provides increased productivity, accuracy, flexibility and safety for its operators. CMC and MMI also operate with a fleet of delivery trucks that are well maintained and dependable.

All of our Team Members take pride in our individual and collective contribution to our communities' growth and prosperity, and look forward to providing continued service to its base of loyal customers.

For more information about the history and growth of our companies please listen to our podcast with Bill Luken and Robert Faircloth

Contractors Materials Company (CMC) was established in 1907 by William H. Luken, Sr. The company's first products were granite paving stones and curbs. Since then, CMC has expanded both in product mix and markets served. Today, we are a fabricator of rebar and a distributor of a complete line of related products for commercial, industrial, precast, and highway concrete construction markets. These products are equally suited for the cast-in-place, precast, and repair and restoration markets.

Corrosion Resistant Reinforcing (CRR) was established in 2014 in Walton, Kentucky. It was created to serve North American markets and beyond with Stainless Steel Reinforcing Products and Accessories. These products are produced in a dedicated facility to eliminate contamination concerns while providing the same great service you can expect from CMC and MMI.

MMI of Kentucky (MMI) was established in 1989 in Lexington, Kentucky. MMI was created to serve the Kentucky concrete construction market with products and services similar to those provided by CMC to its customers in Ohio. Although dissimilar in names, the two sister companies share common ownership and operating philosophies.

Roberts Machine Products joined our family of companies in September 2018. Roberts supplies quality machined parts for construction, automotive, medical, high-pressure vessel manufacturing, lawn and garden, and other markets. For more information, please visit Roberts Machine Products website.

Our 10 Commandments

  1. Show the clients respect due elders.
  2. A pleasant, enthusiastic voice will always win out over one that is monotone and/or irreverent.
  3. Arrogance will always come back to haunt you.
  4. Never treat your fellow worker as an adversary.
  5. Always be prepared to be flexible and adaptable to people and situations.
  6. The sale only begins with its close and ends with CMC client mutual satisfaction and final full payment.
  7. People who fail in life are not persistent.
  8. Business is always conducted above the board.
  9. A client is due a quality product for the right application, at a competitive price and delivered as agreed.
  10. “Attitude… get it right or get out.” Mike Ditka