M.L. Chartier's Early Life
Founder, Malcolm Lavern Chartier, washing vehicles during World War II in Germany at the age of 18.
History of M.L. Chartier
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1951
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1954
M.L. Chartier Excavating is Established
M.L., currently working as a milkman, swaps days jobs with his brother Earl. Shortly after, "M.L. Chartier Excavating" is formally established.
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1966
Ray Compressor Facility
Oil field work begins for clients Panhandle Eastern, Sun Oil, Michigan Consolidated Gas, and Consumers Power Company. Performing demolition of buildings, land clearing, and building containment structures. Located in Ray Township, Michigan.
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1980
M. Todd Chartier Takes Over
Malcolm L. Chartier hands the reigns of the business to his son and current President, M. Todd Chartier, after his high school graduation.
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1984
1st Winch Truck Purchased
To expand capabilities, M.L. Chartier introduces its first winch truck.
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1991
Introduction of Therminator
To meet the need for an efficient and safe option to detoxify and recycle contaminated soil, M.L. Chartier introduces the Therminator.
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2000
Otter Lake, MI Oil Field Clean-Up
In response to an large oil spill, the Therminator is utilized to rid the soil of contaminants.
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2004
1st Hydro Excavator Purchased
With a quickly growing list of capabilities, M.L. Chartier caught on early to the value and future of Hydro Excavation. As of today, M.L. Chartier has the largest privately owned Hydro Excavator fleet in the midwest.
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2005
Webberville Location Opens
The newly acquired Webberville location allowed for significantly improved state-wide response times, to better serve Michigan.
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2010
Kalamazoo River Oil Spill Response
The M.L. Chartier team responded to the catastrophic pipeline break in the Kalamazoo River., spanning a total of 2 years service.
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2010
Malcolm Chartier Joins Full-Time
After years of working part-time at M.L. Chartier and graduating from Northwood University, M. Todd Chartier's son Malcolm joins the team full time. Malcolm currently serves as Vice-President.
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2011
M.L. Chartier's First Road Construction Project
Teaming up with Ajax Paving, M.L. Chartier's first road project is awarded and completed on 12 Mile Road.
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2012
Michigan IRP Begins
The 25 year long initiative, Infrastructure Replacement Project, to upgrade major utilities began in 2012. This program involves replacing aged utilities with sustainable materials to enhance safety and reliability.
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2013
Off-Road Hydro Excavator Introduced
M.L. Chartier's innovation leads to Michigan's first off-road hydro excavator to service challenging terrains.
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2015
Webberville Expansion
Moving a door over, the Webberville location expands with a brand new, state-of-the-art facility with land expansion pack.
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2018
Rosso P. Highway Roundabout
M.L. Chartier's first roundabout is completed in Harrison Township, MI.
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2018
Harrison Location Opens
M.L. Chartier's services expand to better serve the northern lower peninsula of Michigan.
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2020
Fabrication Shop Fire
After losing the entire fabrication shop in late 2020, M.L. Chartier quickly rebounded by constructing a new state-of-the-art facility in 2021. This rapid recovery highlights our resilience and commitment to excellence.
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2021
Fair Haven Land Expansion
The land behind the Fair Haven Headquarters is rezoned and purchased for expansion.
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2023
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023
M.L. Chartier's exhibits at North America's largest construction trade show in Las Vegas.
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2023
Veteran Friendly Employer
M.L. Chartier's becomes an accredited Veteran Friendly employer by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.
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2024
Marine Division Established
M.L. Chartier's capabilities hit the water with the establishment of the Marine Division.
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2025
Bethuy Recycling & Aggregate Supply Opens
The Bethuy Aggregate yard ties together the wide range of services offered, including top soil filtering from hydro excavation and concrete crushing from infrastructure projects.