VAN ZEE ENTERPRISES

Started in 1922, Van Zee Enterprises is a 4th Generation Family Owned Operated Company... Van Zee Enterprises started as Rock Valley Cement Block and Tile by Conrad H Van Zee. Conrad's sons Henry, Richard, and Alvin purchased the business after Conrad's death in 1945. During the next few years, the business expanded into the sand and gravel industry. In the 1950's, the brothers formed several partnerships under the business name Ready Mix Concrete Co. It was dissolved in 1961 as the Van Zee brothers bought out their partners interests. In 1967, Alvin passed away. Richard (Dick) and Conrad, sons of Henry bought their first interest in the company until he retired in 1972. They became sole owners when Richard retired two years later. In the 1970's to 1990's Tri-State Ready Mix was started and added plants in Canton and Beresford, South Dakota and Rock Rapids, Iowa. The company also started to manufacture precast concrete products such as feed bunks, well curbs, and hog slats. In 1997,..

Also known as: Van Zee

Primary location: Rock Valley United States