J. Philip Alford Elected Treasurer of Vulcan Materials Company

Mr. Alford has held positions of increasing responsibility withinVulcan's Treasury Services Department for the past twenty-eight years,having served most recently as Assistant Treasurer.

Donald M. James, Chairman and CEO of Vulcan, commented, "ThroughPhilip's leadership, Vulcan has been able to consistently provide thecost-effective funding necessary to support the Company's capitalrequirements, included that necessary for large acquisitions andrelated growth projects. We are pleased to recognize Philip for hisaccomplishments and we look forward to his contributions in the yearsahead."

Vulcan Materials Company, a member of the S&P 500 index, is thenation's foremost producer of construction aggregates and a majorproducer of other construction materials. For additional informationabout Vulcan Materials Company, see www.vulcanmaterials.com.