From Fairways to Filtration: Inside Covia’s Thompson Plant

From Fairways to Filtration: Inside Covia’s Thompson Plant Fri, 09/18/2026 - 15:30 Body As a leading provider of diversified minerals solutions, Covia is committed to safely delivering the right products, to the right place, and on time. The Thompson, Ohio facility serves as a prime example of this dedication. Thompson became a part of Covia’s expansive network of facilities when it acquired the silica sand mining operation from R.W. Sidley in March 2024 . The addition of the plant and its reserves marked an opportunity for Covia to expand capacity, deliver a broader range of products and services, and strengthen long-term supply availability. Read on to see how the team led by Plant Manager Paul Kimmy is growing Covia’s capabilities in specialized markets. Image Supporting Courses Across the Country from Northeast Ohio Golf sand is one of the Thompson plant’s largest product categories. This includes PRO/ANGLE®, a 100% angular bunker sand designed to support golf courses where stability, infiltration, durability, and consistent playing conditions matter. Thompson’s golf sands are mined from deposits originally formed by glaciers. As these glaciers moved through the Great Lakes reg