1946

Founded as Willamette Concrete Products

In July of 1946, Don Jones Sr. and his wife Hazel founded Willamette Concrete Products, and began manufacturing concrete block in response to the post World War II building boom. The original manufacturing plant was built on a 150' x 200' lot on the Willamette River between Eugene and Springfield.

1958

Willamette Graystone Forms

Willamette Concrete Products merged with a neighboring facility, Graystone Products, to become Willamette Graystone, Inc.

1966

Two Acquisitions

The purchase of Builders Supply of Medford added manufacturing capacity, while Smithwich Block's acquisition provided a west Eugene retail outlet.

1968

Two More Acquisitions

Capital Block of Salem was acquired and production capacity was again increased. Chrystalite Tile of Roseburg was purchased and converted from a manufacturing facility to a retail center.

1978

New Facility Acquired

Coos Bay Dredging was acquired.

1979

A New Facility

A new plant in Bend was built to serve the Central Oregon region.

1981

Some Changes

Builders Supply of Medford was sold, and the west Eugene retail outlet was closed.

1985

Expansion Resumed

Concrete Paving Stones of Boring was purchased to better serve the Portland area. It was subsequently moved to Wood Village, where a new facility was built to manufacture interlocking concrete pavers and stepping stones.

1994

An Addition And Expansion

The Corvallis retail outlet was purchased. Roseburg began manufacturing concrete septic tanks and supplying Southern Oregon.

1995

Wood Village Grew

The Wood Village location began manufacturing concrete septic tanks, and added a new warehouse facility and an expanded sales office.

1999

Corvallis Moved

Corvallis facility doubled in size when it moved to a new location on Highway 99.

2000

Expansion In McMinnville

McMinnville Concrete, Fireplace and Stove was purchased and relocated to the five-acre site of a former Copeland?s Lumber.