Ozinga Solutions Products Services About Locations Contact MYOZINGA Toggle Search Field HOME ABOUT OUR STORY Our Story The Ozinga story is an American story—it’s based on hard work and determination; full of adventure, risk and reward; and demonstrates our ability to overcome adversity to build something better. Together, Building Better Established in 1928 in Evergreen Park, Illinois, as a small coal and coke yard, Ozinga survived the Great Depression and World War II before becoming one of the first ready mix providers in the region. For four generations, we have continuously expanded our product and service offerings to faithfully meet the needs of builders throughout Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, and South Florida while holding to our longstanding commitment to provide it all at a fair price. Today we provide concrete, bulk materials, and energy solutions while offering transportation services through an extensive network of truck, rail, barge, and ship terminals. Perhaps best recognized for our red and white striped concrete mixer trucks, Ozinga is proud to be an American-owned, fourth-generation family business serving the communities where we live, work and play. As our story continues, we will use our principles to build a better future for our coworkers, communities, customers, and country, and make the world better because we were all here working together. Here To Stay (2012) Times Change… What started as a small coal yard in 1928 has grown into a premier supplier of concrete, materials, energy, and logistics solutions. Ozinga has never shied away from a challenge or a chance to innovate—and we don’t plan on starting anytime soon. But even as we continually shift gears and roll with whatever punches the market or the economy throws at us, there are a few things that remain constant: our dedication to serving the Creator, our commitment to treating our employees with care and respect, and our passion for serving our community to the best of our abilities. Ozinga is proud to be a fourth-generation family-operated company in America—and we’re here to stay. 75th Anniversary Documentary (2003) When you’ve been doing business in your community for more than nine decades, there are bound to be a few good stories to tell. Made in 2003 in celebration of Ozinga’s 75th year of giving customers our very best, this documentary takes a deeper look into the company’s past, present, and future, shedding light on the values that have guided us through both hard times and good times. Historical Timeline 1st Gen 2nd Gen 3rd Gen 4th Gen LATE 1800s The Ozinga family leaves their native homeland, the Netherlands, to come to the United States of America in search of a better life. They settle on the southwest side of Chicago in the small village of Evergreen Park. Martin Ozinga, one of five children, is a young boy when his family makes the voyage to America. EARLY 1900s Martin begins his professional career as a law enforcement officer with the Cook County Sheriff’s Department, where he is eventually appointed Chief of Police in Evergreen Park in the 1920s. Disillusioned by the blurred lines between the law and the lawbreakers, Martin eventually retires from the police force. 1928 Martin Ozinga Sr. and Bill Conrad, a local businessman, establish Conrad & Ozinga Coal & Coke Company in Evergreen Park, Illinois, at 3131 West 95th Street. 1929 Spring 1929 | Martin Sr. and Bill Conrad upgrade their horse & wagon operation by purchasing their first truck, an International, for coal deliveries. Summer 1929 | Martin Ozinga Sr. buys out Bill Conrad’s share of the business to become the sole owner of Martin Ozinga Coal & Coke Co. 1932 – 1940 1932-1935 | Hard economic times during the Great Depression affect many lives and businesses throughout the United States. Martin Ozinga Sr. is nearly forced to abandon the coal yard. Thanks to two mortgages and generous support from family (namely Martin’s mother-in-law) the business is able to continue serving the people of Evergreen Park. Spring 1940 | The original yard office, located at 95th & Troy St. in Evergreen Park, is replaced with a new, larger brick building. CALL HOMEOWNER / NON-ACCOUNT SALES Homeowner/Non-Account Sales Illinois, Indiana, & Wisconsin CALL DISPATCH Concrete Illinois Indiana & Michigan Wisconsin Florida Aggregates All Locations JOIN OUR TEAM Feel free on the open road, handle orders that matter, and obsess over the perfect product. We have opportunities that’ll take your career to the next level. Career Opportunities OZINGA GIVES BACK Through donations and charitable contributions, Ozinga seeks to make a positive impact on individuals, their families and the community for generations. 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