Company History
Founded in 1928 as King Engineering and Contracting Ltd., William Whittaker King built a solid, diversified construction operation whose foundation was based on a strong work ethic and whose success was attributed to its loyal and dedicated employees.
Today, operating as KPM Industries Ltd., the KING group of companies has evolved dramatically to encompass a wealth of diversified products and services for the construction industry and related markets. From King Paving and Materials Company, to King Packaged Materials Company, King Fabricating, King Truck Centre, and MINEQUIP, KPM Industries Ltd. still bears the name of its founder. Although technology has changed so many aspects of this industry, the same work ethic and sense of company loyalty remains a key element in the company’s success.
For over 80 years, through economic booms, recessions, depressions and changes in corporate organization, change, in its many facets, has been catalyst to the growth of the KING group of companies and the strengthening of leadership in all divisions from road building & heavy construction, to merchandizing products in Canada’s leading retailers for home renovation, to supplying industry-leading ground support products to the world’s deepest hard-rock mines. The KING name has not only survived, it has flourished and continues to be renowned for quality products, integrity of its personnel and continues to be recognized in the industry as a great place to work.