The Second Generation
1940's J.F. Burns (I) sells the concrete business to his son in 1946 who combines it with his own concrete, sand & gravel and excavating business.
1950's Through a variety of companies, J.F. Burns (II) introduces one of the first central mix concrete plants to Alberta. Concrete delivery replaces jobsite mixing and portable crushing plants are purchased.
J.F. Burns (II) enters the asphalt paving business under the name Pioneer Paving and third generation James F. Burns (III) joins the business.
1960's All companies are consolidated into BURNCO Industries Ltd to prepare for a single focus on growth and development. J.F. Burns (II) is President and J.F. Burns (III), Executive Vice-President. Pioneer Paving continues to operate separately.
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