Sources: The Wells Companies Inc., Albany, Minn.; CP staff Wells Companies has significantly strengthened its architectural and structural building precast, prestressed concrete production capabilities, acquiring Jacksonville, Fla.-based Gate Precast. The transaction broadens the suitor’s reach from Midwest and Rocky Mountains markets to those in Mid-Atlantic to Texas coastal and neighboring states. Indeed, Wells grows to more than 20 locations across…
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Texas market veteran Szecsy takes the helm at Big Town Concrete
Sources: Big Town Concrete, Irving, Texas; CP staff One of the best traveled executives and experts in Texas concrete production and broader technical circles has been named chief executive officer of Big Town Concrete, a ready mixed producer with Dallas and Fort Worth plants. Richard Szecsy, P.E., PhD arrives at the independent producer with 25-plus years in management, operations, safety,…
Read MoreWhite Cap adds Ohio’s B&R Reinforcing
Source: White Cap L.P., Atlanta; CP staff White Cap, the top player in construction supplies and safety products, continues to build concrete contractor offering and service depth, acquiring B&R Reinforcing Inc. of Columbus, Ohio. The transaction follows closely on the heels of White Cap’s acquisition of Ohio-based Dayton Superior Corp., plus deals for five rebar supply and fabrication facilities from…
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