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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