Who we are today is the direct result of where we have been and where we are headed. Being a 69-year-old company comes with a lot of history, which is playfully summarized in the timeline below.
But we wouldn’t be the strong thriving company we are today without our amazing team; learn more about “Who is Who” at each of our three locations.
COMPANY HISTORY

ML Washing Trucks in Germany.

1951

ML Switches “Day Jobs” With His Brother Earl and shortly after M.L. Chartier Excavating, Inc. is established.

1954

Ray Compressor Facility, Ray Township, Michigan. Oil field work (panhandle eastern, sun oil, Michigan consolidated gas, consumers power company), demolition of buildings, land clearing, building containment structures.

1966

Malcolm “Todd” takes over the business after high school graduation.

1980

MLC first winch truck.

1984

The Therminator was introduced.

1991

Oil field clean up in Otter Lake, MI.

2000

First hydro excavator purchased.

2004

Webberville location opened.

2005

Kalamazoo river oil spill with Young’s in Marshall, Michigan.

2010

Malcolm graduated college at Northwood and came to work full-time.

2010

MLC’s first road construction project awarded and completed, 12 mile road with AJAX Paving for MDOT.

2011

The Michigan Enhanced Infrastructure Replacement Project (EIRP) begins.

2012

Michigan’s first off-road hydro excavator introduced by MLC.

2013

Webberville location builds brand new facility with land expansion pack.

2015

First roundabout completion in Harrison Township, Michigan – Rosso P. Highway.

2016

Harrison location opened.

2018

MLC first hot oiler purchased, 4 in total purchased by the end of the year.

2020

Ron Bates joined our team as Division Manager for Harrison location.

2020
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