HISTORY
The story begins with the establishment of R.J. Daigle & Sons Contractors, Inc. in 1977 by RJ Daigle and his sons Vance and Ronnie. Over time, R.J. Daigle became a trusted name in the asphalt industry. In 2013, Vance and Ronnie formed a trucking company, Daigle Industries. In 2017 Daigle Industries expanded into concrete production with two mobile mixers. The next generation (Nick, Ethan and Colin Daigle) now manage both companies with the same brand of innovative, quality construction. Daigle Industries has continued to grow, with six mobile mixers currently servicing the Greater Baton Rouge area.
WHAT VALUES OR PRINCIPLES GUIDE YOUR BUSINESS?
Quality and safety are our driving forces. We achieve quality by embracing new technology to continually refine and perfect our products and services. In the dangerous heavy construction industry, the safety of our employees guides our decision making from day-to-day operations to long-term strategy. The Daigle family of companies has received three LWCC’s Safest 70 Awards.
WHAT IS IT LIKE TO WORK WITH FAMILY?
Like all relationships, it hinges on communication in both your personal and professional life. Working with family provides a stable foundation across all aspects of your life. Everything becomes more manageable because you have a family you can trust and rely on.
HOW HAS YOUR BUSINESS CHANGED OVER THE YEARS?
It has changed primarily in size and technology. In 1977, R.J. began with a single used steel drum roller that he bought at auction. Since then, Daigle Industries has grown to include multiple companies with about 200 employees combined. With that growth has come innovation. For example, the company’s mobile mixers recently produced concrete that traveled through three pump trucks, across water to a barge.
WHAT’S ON THE HORIZON FOR YOUR COMPANY?
We see our mobile mixers being used more in the industrial setting. In 2017 we started producing concrete for ourselves to perfect our product. We are in a unique position to provide fully customizable concrete at the snap of a finger, anywhere we can drive a truck. We are confident that our product can live up to the quality standard that the Daigle family of companies is known for.
1107 E. HWY. 30, GONZALES, LA 70737 • 225.644.1407 • DAIGLEINDUSTRIES.COM
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