Milestones
February 12, 2013 | By admin |
1944
George Reed and wife, Rose, begin paving driveways in the greater Stanislaus County area. This husband and wife business later became George Reed, Inc.
Today
George Reed, Inc. performs construction projects from Merced to Sacramento and from the Central Valley to the summits of the Sierra.
1953
Wendell Reed joins George Reed, Inc. on a full-time basis with his father George.
Today
Third and fourth generations of the Reed family continue the company philosophy.
1960
Beerman & Jones Company is acquired along with Tuolumne Transit Mix. This is the origin of the Sonora Division.
Today
George Reed, Inc. can supply both raw aggregates such as rock, concrete, and asphalt, as well as bid and build projects.
1966
Neilsen’s Sand and Gravel Company is acquired. This is now known as Tuolumne/Calaveras Transit Mix.
Today
The San Andreas plant is a high volumne computer-controlled batch plant.
1985
Munn & Perkins plant and surrounding ranch lands acquired; key material processing plant provides materials to the public and George Reed’s Modesto Construction Division.
Today
Munn & Perkins, and the Modesto Division tackle large and small roadway reconstruction. Reed’s expertise satisfies even the most demanding client’s specifications.
1993
Claude C. Wood Company is acquired. This is the origin of Reed’s Lodi Division.
Today
Lodi Division performs multi-million dollar public and private contracts. On-going project include the Bradshaw Road Widening in Sacramento.
2007
Blasingame property on J59 near Merced is acquired.
Today
George Reed, Inc. has upgraded the former Blasingame site with new crushing and aggregate producing equipment.
2008
The Merced Division with the newest portable hot plant resurfaces 32 miles of Interstate 5 near Los Banos with Asphalt-Rubber Concrete.
Tomorrow
George Reed, Inc. continues its tradition of quality materials and quality construction.