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Rempel Bros. Milestones

2011	Rempel Bros. Concrete Ltd. is the first ready mix company in British Columbia to be recognized by CVSE as a "Premium Carrier". The Premium Carrier Program is a recognition program initiated in partnership with the BC Trucking Association (BCTA). It is based on the premise that sound driving practices lead to safer highways and more competitive businesses. Visit the CVSE website for further information on the Premium Carrier Program.
2008	New Maple Ridge plant opens
2006	Rempel Bros. is awarded the concrete supply for the Golden Crossing Bridge.
2005	Rempel Bros. is named Business of the Year in the 51+ Employee Category by the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce.
2004	The Rempel Group of Companies raises $27,751 for the United Way.  A company match brings this total to over $55,000.
2003	The Rempel Group of Companies raises $25,260 for the United Way.  A company match brings this total to over $49,000.
2003	New North Vancouver Plant opens, featuring a fully enclosed, state-of-the-art facility.
2002	The Rempel Group of Companies raises $22,298 for the United Way.  A company match brings this total to over $44,000.
2001	Mixer driver selected as finalist in the N.R.M.C.A. "Mixer Driver of the Year", a first for a Canadian driver.
2000	The Rempel Group of Companies raises $21,132 for the United Way.  A company match brings this total to over $42,000. Langley plant wins First Place in the N.R.M.C.A. Commitment to Environmental Excellence Awards Competition. Abbotsford plant wins Honorable Mention in the N.R.M.C.A. Commitment to Environmental Excellence Awards Competition.
1999	Langley plant wins honorable mention in the N.R.M.C.A. Environmental Excellence Awards Competition.
1998	Abbotsford plant becomes the first Canadian company recognized in the N.R.M.C.A. Environmental Excellence Awards Competition. Award of Distinction for "People Focus" from the Quality Council of British Columbia. The Crystal Project supplied in Burnaby to Stuart Olson Mortenson.  Supplied more than 65,000 m3 of concrete Costco warehouse supplied in Coquitlam to Ledcor Industries Ltd.
1997	30th Anniversary Charity Golf Tournament was held, raising over $20,000 for the CKNW Orphan’s Fund. 7 plants, 88 mixer trucks and 11 pumps in service.
1995	Relocation and re-opening of Abbotsford plant- state of the art operationally and environmentally. Heidelberger Zement purchases CBR Cement. Environmental recognition award from Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce.
1994	Neptune Foods supplied on Annacis Island to Stuart Olson Construction Inc. Recycling Award from Abbotsford/Mission Recycling Program Vancouver International Airport Parkade supplied to Ledcor Industries Ltd. Douglas College supplied in Coquitlam to D.G.S. Construction Co.
1992	Total Quality program introduced, all employees trained in TQ concepts. Peace Arch Hospital Phase 3 supplied in White Rock to Phase Construction Ltd. President Hotel supplied in Richmond to Stuart Olsen Construction Inc.
1991	Delta plant constructed. Surrey plant closed.
1990	Richmond plant purchased from Econo-Mix. Vancouver plant closed. Established the Rempel Bros. Concrete Ltd. Award at Kwantlen University College.
1989	Rempel Bros. Concrete purchased by CBR Cement.
1987	Surrey plant opened. Skytrain Bridge supplied to Kerkhoff-Hyundai.
1985	The Coquihalla Highway project supplied. North Vancouver plant opened.
1984	Expo ’86 pavilions supplied.
1983	Central dispatch and head office established in Abbotsford. Vancouver plant opened. Tumbler Ridge plant set up.
1980	Recognized as the largest independent concrete producer in BC.
1979	Coquitlam plant opened.
1977	Rempel Bros. entered the pumping business with an investment in Challenge Concrete Pumping (1977 Ltd.)
1975	Chilliwack plant acquired.
1974	Vancouver Sandman Inn supplied.
1973	Langley plant opened.
1970	Mission Bridge project supplied.
1967	Abbotsford plant opened.