by admin | Feb 1, 1971 | History |
The 1970’s were good construction years with all the work on I-57 and particularly I-24. During this time E.T. Simonds Construction Co. laid all the hot mix and did all the concrete paving on I-24 from the Ohio River at Metropolis to the I-57 interchange except...
by admin | Jan 1, 1971 | History |
Charles Harrison passed on in 1971. Mr. Simonds later purchased Mr. Harrison’s interest from Mrs. Harrison.
by admin | Jan 1, 1970 | History |
Through a series of mergers in 1970 and 1971 the four companies: E.T. Simonds Construction Co., Howell Construction Co., Franklin Asphalt Co., and Gilmore Asphalt Co. all were merged into one, with E.T. Simonds Construction Co. being the survivor.
by admin | Jan 1, 1969 | History |
In 1969 the company got in the crushed stone business with the purchase of Anna Quarries and the purchase of Midwest Stone in 1970.
by admin | Jan 27, 1968 | History |
In 1968 another asphalt plant was purchased and erected at Equality; then in 1969 yet another plant was purchased and erected at Harrisburg.
by admin | Jan 1, 1967 | History |
Al Howell retired in 1967 and Gene Simonds purchased his interest in the various companies.
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