Midwest Concrete Materials

Midwest Concrete Materials, Inc. is a family-owned business that has been providing quality construction materials and services since 1927. Now in its fourth generation of operation, the company has established itself as a regional leader in ready mix concrete, aggregates, trucking and excavation services.

History

The company was founded by Henry Eichman, a veteran of World War I, who returned to the Wamego, Kansas area and started building houses. In 1927, he founded the Wamego Sand Company, drag lining sand out of the Kansas River to produce concrete for building what became the first marsh arch bridge built over the Kansas River. This bridge, completed in 1929, stood as the longest marsh arch bridge in Kansas.

After World War II, Henry's son, Wilfred (better known as Ike) joined the business, and after the Korean War, his youngest son, Al, came back after his stint in the Navy. In 1958, Ike and Al expanded the business into the production of ready mix concrete, which was hard work as they had to haul sacks of cement by hand to produce a load of concrete. Despite the hardships, the company continued to grow and expand, providing quality concrete and exceptional service.

In 1981, they added an excavation division, expanding to St. Mary's and Manhattan, Kansas. In 1989, Ike's sons, Rob and John Eichman, took over the operation and management of the company. They were able to expand the company further, opening a plant in Junction City, Kansas, along with the expansion of Ft. Riley. In 1997, the company became Midwest Concrete Materials, Inc. (MCM) and has since expanded to 12 locations from Salina to Atchison, Kansas. Today, the company is managed by Rob and his son, Chris.

Products and Services

Midwest Concrete Materials, Inc. offers a wide range of products and services, including ready mix concrete, sand, gravel, and crushed stone, precast and retaining walls, excavation, trucking, and retaining wall installation. The company has state-of-the-art technology for producing hundreds of yards of concrete per hour, as well as late-model trucks and equipment for providing unmatched trucking and excavation services.

Why Choose MCM?

MCM is committed to providing quality materials and exceptional service. The company has a merit-based structure that promotes from within, and offers competitive pay, consistent hours, and a full benefits package, including 401K, insurance, disability, employee assistance, and more. The company has a passion for hard work and a commitment to safety, the environment, and excellence.