Company History
Ray Plote began his career as a heavy machine operator. But he knew from the very beginning that he wanted something more. Ray started a small excavating company with just three employees, working at another machine company during the day just to make his own payroll. And back then it was simple work – clearing fence rows for farmers and demolishing barns and buildings. Four years later in 1964 Ray and Jan Plote founded what is now known as Plote Construction Inc. Due to Ray and Jan’s work ethic and vision, today Plote Construction Inc. is an industry leader in heavy highway construction — both in the public and private sectors.
1964 - Ray and Jan Plote found Plote Construction Inc.
1969 - Beverly Gravel is founded. Today this operation is a major aggregate supplier that operates three sand and gravel pits in the Chicago-land suburban area. www.beverlymaterials.com
1976 – Plote Construction acquires Higgins Asphalt Company with a plant servicing the northwest suburbs. Higgins specializes in asphalt production and quality asphalt paving. Higgins becomes a leader in on time quality asphalt paving.
1985 - Plote Construction acquires a percentage of Milburn Brothers Inc. a major concrete paving contractor in the Chicago-land suburban area.
1989 – Plote Construction acquires Allied Asphalt Paving Company with three asphalt plants servicing the entire Chicago-land area and a pioneer in recycling. Allied Asphalt Company continues to be a leader in the asphalt paving industry. www.alliedapc.com
2005 - Ray and Jan’s son Dan, who has worked in various capacities throughout the company since childhood, is named President of Plote Construction Inc. Dan continues today as the leader of Plote Construction Inc.
2008 – With the second generation of leadership in place, Belvidere Materials, LLC is founded, a newly created limestone quarry established in Belvidere, IL. This operation is a part of www.beverlymaterials.com TODAY- Plote Construction Inc. is future oriented, combining the people, resources and strategy to ensure a solid foundation for growth and sustainability.
