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Summit Materials Inc. has completed
the acquisition of LeGrand Johnson
Construction Co., a vertically integrated
construction materials company based
in Utah and servicing the northern and
central Utah, western Wyoming and
southern Idaho markets.
LeGrand operates five sand and gravel
pits along with four ready mix concrete
plants and five asphalt plants. LeGrand
will become part of Summit's Kilgore
Companies business in Utah.
"We are excited that this acquisition
will enable our company to continue
the legacy of its founders, LeGrand and
LaRee Johnson, and their family mem-
bers who, together with hundreds of
employees over the years, have worked
so hard to make the company a suc-
cess," Tom Hill, CEO of Summit, stated,
"This acquisition is consistent with our
materials-based growth strategy and is
a great fit with our Kilgore business in
Utah and the surrounding states. LeG-
rand has established many strong cus-
tomer relationships and an excellent
reputation for high-quality products
and services over its long history. We
are very pleased to welcome Legrand
and its employees to Summit Materials."
Larry Jardine, CEO of LeGrand, com-
mented, "We are excited that this
acquisition will enable our company
to continue the legacy of its founders,
LeGrand and LaRee Johnson, and their
family members who, together with
hundreds of employees over the years,
have worked so hard to make the com-
pany a success."
Summit Materials has now complet-
ed more than 35 acquisitions since
its founding and continues to pursue
growth opportunities in new and exist-
ing markets, according to the company.
Summit Materials Acquires LeGrand Johnson
FAST
FACT
LeGrand will become
part of Summit's
Kilgore Cos. business
in Utah.
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