About Michigan Paving

Michigan Paving operates six asphalt plants and, with our partner companies, we operate nine aggregate and materials locations, including one of the largest liquid asphalt terminals in Michigan.

Michigan Paving Crew on I-69 Project

One of Michigan's Largest Asphalt Suppliers

Since we control the source and quality of the aggregates and liquid asphalt cement, we meet or exceed all specifications for every job — no matter how tight the schedule.

With the capability of producing more than 600 tons of asphalt per hour at each of our plants and access to more than 10 fully-equipped paving crews, we can efficiently handle any size paving project.

Each facility can also arrange for other products needed in the paving process such as stone base, tack coat and delivery to your job.

Talk with a Michigan Paving expert today to find out how the latest technological developments can improve the quality of your next project and reduce the carbon footprint your company or municipality leaves on the surrounding community.

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Our History

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2020s

  • 2021: MPM acquired the aggregate portion of Roger Smith Trucking. This added three fixed plants (Angola, Southwest and Sturgis) along with 3 portable operations.

2010s

  • 2011: Cadillac acquired the Shelby Asphalt Plant, and in 2013 MPM acquired both Waterland Trucking and the Rockwood quarry.
  • 2015: Both MPM and Cadillac purchased all of the Michigan based assets of the Barrett Corporation. MPM acquired the Alma liquid terminal and three sand and gravel properties. Cadillac acquired four asphalt plants located in Ann Arbor, Romulus, Troy and Mt. Clemens.
  • 2019: Cadillac reached an agreement with the Gerkin Company to lease the asphalt plant at the Denniston quarry.

2000s

  • 2001: The Klett Construction Company was purchased from Jim Klett adding two additional Asphalt plants (Lawrence and Cassopolis -- closed in 2002). In 2002 Thompson Asphalt was acquired (closed in 2007).
  • 2003 May: The SE Johnson acquisition was completed adding three Limestone quarries and one sand and gravel operation.
  • 2003 June: Michigan Paving and the Edward C. Levy Company joined together and created Cadillac Asphalt LLC -- a joint venture. The joint venture had four asphalt plants in the Metro Detroit area.
  • 2003 July: One of the Limestone quarries from the SEJ acquisition was traded for the Denniston quarry.

1990s

  • 1991: The Monroe Oil Terminal was opened with two AC tanks. Over the next few years, the facility grew to include seven HMA tanks, a rail spur to unload 24 cars at a time, access to the Raisin River to unload barges, and construction of an emulsion facility.
  • 1993: TM Quarry opened at the Newport site
  • 1995 & 1996: Additional portable gravel operations were started (do we have the locations??)
  • 1999: Sold for $422 million, which Bob and Ellen Thompson shared with the 550 workers and saving towards future investments. The company was later renamed Michigan Paving and Materials. In August of 1999 the company purchased the South Kent Gravel company from the three Fenema brothers, adding two additional gravel plants.

1980s

  • 1982: Globe Construction in Kalamazoo in from the Edison family
  • 1983: GRA in Grand Rapids was purchased from Leonard Maas
  • 1985: Woodland Paving in Grand Rapids was purchased from the Veltings and Mosey family
  • 1985: Spartan Asphalt in Lansing was purchased from Deac Goff and Larry Albert  
  • 1988: The company acquired the Traverse Asphalt plant in Travers City from Terry Forsberg (later sold in 1993).
  • 1988: TM Oil was established at the Whitmore Lake plant site.

1970s

  • 1972: Bought Ann Arbor Construction Co. – which consisted of 4 asphalt plants and 2 ready mix concrete plants.
  • 1974: RAC in Jackson was purchased from Al Glick of Arlo Steel fame
  • 1975: 2 of the asphalt plants were sold- which eventually became Doan construction. Metro Detroit projects being completed- 1-94 and 275
  • 1976: Limestone Quarry opened, resulting in the vertical integration of our business. We produced the aggregates, made the specification asphalt cement, produced the asphalt mix at our various plants, and paved it on the roads with our crews. This vertical integration is one of the keys to the success of the company today.

1960s

  • 1963: Bought its first asphalt plant.

1950s

  • 1959: Thompson McCully Co was launched.

Award-Winning Safety, Award- Winning Service

Michigan Paving & Materials is dedicated to excellence in every facet of our business. Our award-winning safety record, the awards we’ve won for project excellence, and our environmental recognition demonstrates our long-standing commitment to producing high-quality material safely and productively. We’ve also been recognized for our philanthropy and support of community organizations and services.

Michigan Paving Liberty Mutual Insurance Life Saver Award
Gerald R Ford East Parking Winners APAM 2019

  • NSSGA Community Award of Excellence
  • NSSGA Safety Recognition
  • NSSGA Environmental Award of Excellence
  • Liberty Mutual Life Savers Awards – MPM employees
  • CN Safe Handling Award – Monroe Oil
  • MAA Awards
West Milham Award Winners APAM 2019

  • NSSGA Community Award of Excellence
  • NSSGA Safety Recognition
  • NSSGA Environmental Award of Excellence
  • ALS Association Walk to End ALS Silver Sponsor
  • Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Dinner Gold Sponsors

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  • NSSGA Community Excellence 
  • NSSGA Environmental Award of Excellence
  • MAA Community Relations Award
  • MAA Safety Award
  • APAM Award of Excellence – Local Agency Category for work on West Milham Avenue
  • APAM Award of Excellence – Commercial Project Category for work on Gerald R Ford International Airport East Parking Lot

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  • NSSGA Community Excellence 
  • NSSGA Environmental Award of Excellence
  • MAA Safety Award

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  • MAA Environmental Award
  • MAA Safety Award
  • Southwestern Lake Erie Charter Donation Award

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  • NSSGA
  • MSHA Award
  • Southern Shores FSC, Michigan Thank You
  • Diamond Legacy Sponsor for Ducks Unlimited
  • Humane Society Donation Award
  • Christmas in Ida – Entertainment Partner
  • Monroe County Fair Donation Award
  • Barry County Fair Donation Award
  • Allegan County Fair Donation Award
  • Operation of the Year Award Winner – Denniston & Moscow

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  • NSSGA – National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association
  • MSHA Award
  • Christmas in Ida – Entertainment Partner
  • Monroe County Fair Donation Award
  • MAA Environmental Awards – Ottawa Lake, Maybee, Monroe, Newport, 100th Street, Burmeister, Zeeb, Patterson, portable locations, and Moscow.
  • Operation of the Year Award Winner – Denniston
  • 2010 World Class Safety Award — Best Safety Culture
  • 2010 Best Division Safety Performance Award
  • 2010 The Presidential Safety Award
  • 2010 Safety Excellence Award
  • 2010 Fleet Excellence Award

Meet Our Team 

We believe in building a safer stronger tomorrow, enriching the lives of those that travel our roads, the customers we serve and all employees that make this possible.

Rick Becker

President

Bill Brownell

CFO

Rick Thompson

MPM - General Manager

Deven Rau

Cadillac - VP/General Manager

Dan Sniegowski

Stoneco - General Manager

Ben Schmittling

Group Performance Director

Rhonda Sanker

Executive Assistant

Robert Mayer

Regional Technical Director

Anthony Halloran

VP Equipment

Adrianne Anglin

Regional Safety Manager

Radesha Williams

HR Director

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