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Burnco acquires Bestway Concrete

February 22, 2017  – Burnco Rock Products Ltd has acquired Bestway Concrete Company, a leading ready mix concrete and aggregate producer in the metro Denver and northern Colorado regions.  

“We are extremely pleased that Bestway is joining the Burnco family” said Michael Powell, CEO of Burnco. “The combination of Burnco and Bestway will create a stronger company, with an exciting future. We are also excited to be expanding into the vibrant Colorado economy, where we see tremendous growth potential.”

“We are also very pleased that the Bestway management team has agreed to stay on with the company,” added Clifford Hahne, vice-president of Burnco USA. “Bestway will still be locally managed, providing continuity as well as ensuring our long term success. Bestway will continue to deliver the same quality products, exceptional service and great value.”

Bestway Concrete Company was founded in 1981 and currently has nine ready mix concrete plants, four aggregate pits and over 200 employees, all of whom are expected to remain with the business. The company provides high quality ready mix concrete and aggregates for a broad range of applications including commercial, residential, industrial and infrastructure developments. 

“Bestway management and employees are pleased to be joining the Burnco family and we look forward to a strong future together,” stated Bestway president Gene Wagner.

BURNCO Rock Products Ltd is a fourth generation family business established in Calgary in 1912 by James F. Burns. The company has operations across Western Canada and in Texas, supplying ready mix concrete, aggregates, asphalt and landscape supplies to a broad range of valued customers.