Team Elmer's is continuing its expansions of recent years, growing into new areas and solidifying its industry base.
The Traverse City-based construction and transport company has announced its purchase of Cordes Excavating in Hillman in northeast Michigan.
The excavating company, formerly owned by Ken and Teresa Cordes, serves the northeastern side of the state, from Midland to Sault Ste. Marie. It was founded in 1984 and performs services including excavation, crushing and shaping, underground services, street reconstruction and airport construction.
"Ken and Teresa were retiring and looking for a company that would take care of their employees as well as they did. We are thrilled that they approached us and are excited about the future with Cordes," says Team Elmer's co-owner Troy Broad. The other two co-owners are Todd Broad and Tonya Wildfong.
Besides the Cordes name, brand and operations, which became part of Team Elmer's on Jan. 1, Team Elmer's also acquired two Alpena-area quarries, and added eleven employees; truck drivers for quarry delivery.
The construction company had
just purchased Mohawk Transport, extending its reach south and east from Traverse City. The family-owned Team Elmer's now offers complete construction services, from quarries, excavating and transport, to site development, utility installation, construction, directional boring, underground services, aggregate production, asphalt, milling and cranes and rigging.
Writer: Sam Eggleston
Source: Troy Broad, Team Elmer's
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