In 2025, Carmeuse completed the acquisition of Crandell Brothers, a strategic addition to its Schlegel Sand & Gravel operations that enhances both material reserves and logistics capabilities in the Michigan construction materials market. The acquisition expands Schlegel’s footprint in the Lansing region, adding valuable stone, sand, and gravel resources, along with a complementary trucking service arm.
This combination strengthens Carmeuse’s ability to serve customers efficiently and ensures material availability for large-scale projects in one of Michigan’s fastest-growing markets.
The move also creates important logistical and operational synergies, providing a mid-state geographical advantage for trucking backhaul opportunities that support Carmeuse’s dock partners along the Great Lakes. These efficiencies help optimize transportation routes and improve service reliability across the state.
With Michigan’s recently approved road improvement bill and a strong focus on Department of Transportation projects, the expanded operations ensure that Carmeuse is well-positioned to support contractors with consistent supply and delivery for multi-phase roadway and infrastructure projects.
For customers, the integration of Crandell and Schlegel means access to a wider product portfolio—including stone, sand, and gravel—paired with trucking services that deliver materials from the pit to the jobsite. This single-source solution simplifies logistics, reduces coordination challenges, and enhances service reliability.
Together, Schlegel and Crandell bring more than 140 years of combined experience in the local market, continuing a long tradition of quality and dependability. As integration efforts continue, Carmeuse remains focused on optimizing operations and delivering added value to customers while reinforcing its leadership in the Michigan construction materials sector.