About
Service is the base of our business, not a slogan. Here at Wayne Companies, we offer the highest level of service and our strong commitment to 100% satisfaction.
History
At Wayne Companies, we take pride in our sales team, drivers, & crews. The customer is first & foremost in our business, and we are pleased to assist you with an experienced staff to handle all your needs. Wayne Paving business began in the spring of 1980 – Like most businesses, it started out very small…with $5,000.00 cash, one single axle dump tuck, a borrowed trailer, and two previously owned pickup trucks. In order to begin paving, Wayne borrowed $5,000 from the Bank of New York to purchase an American Roads paver and his first roller.
In 1981, Wayne took the plunge into operating the business full-time. At that time, he employed 8 people.
In 1982, the business continued to grow just as it had in the previous years. It became necessary to mobilize the equipment, as the company’s working range increased, so more equipment and vehicles were purchased. Employee base was also increased at this time.
Although the workload and revenue had continued to increase, it seemed as though profits were being eaten up by the rising cost of materials. It was at that time that Wayne began making plans for the production of his own materials. At the end of the 1983 season, Wayne made a down payment on the company present Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania location.
In 1985, the business revenue had continued to increase, and the Shinglehouse property was being prepared for non-coal, sand & gravel surface mining.
A plant capable of crushing, screening, and washing the raw gravel deposits was purchased in the spring of 1986. It was at that time that Lisa, Wayne's wife, joined him at the firm. In June of 1986, the final permit for a large non-coal, sand and gravel surface mining operation were obtained. Wayne Paving could now use it's own materials for commercial paving jobs. This also allowed Wayne Gravel Products to have a retail commodity available to the public market.
Wayne Gravel Products continued to grow in the construction and gravel supply business through the next 10 years. The purchase of a large truck fleet enabled Wayne to establish multiple and specialized construction crews. While Wayne was in the field, Lisa concentrated her efforts in the material supply side of the business.
As part of the expansion, Wayne Concrete added operations to Coudersport, PA, Bradford, PA, Warren, PA, and Springville, NY. All plants are DOT approved. Each location also stocks construction supplies for retail sale. In addition to Wayne Paving, Gravel, and Concrete, Lisa began a complimentary business Equipment Rental, Tire, and Pre-Owned Car Sales (www.COATireandRental.com). Efficiency, service, diversification, and management are the keys to the business's success. Wayne Paving & Gravel, Wayne Concrete, and COA Tire & Rental have laid the groundwork to move successfully into the 21 century.
