40 years of
Mole·Master.
From our first silo cleanout to projects in all 50 states and more than 30 countries. Founded in Marietta, Ohio, in 1986.
Four decades in the field
Proprietary equipment. Experienced crews. A commitment to safety that has shaped our work since the beginning.
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The Mole·Master story
The first cleanouts
- The first silo cleanout begins, and R. John Lehman joins First Colony.
- December 1986: Lehman acquires the Mole·Master division.
- First grain project for Cargill. The first “Cootie” drill and Junior 180 are built.
- Dedicated supervisors join to meet growing demand with personal service.
- First international projects in Guadeloupe and Martinique.
- First $100,000 project completed.
Expanding the operation
- Operations move to 117 Industry Road.
- Multiple years of zero lost-time accidents.
- Bridge Breaker / Arch-Master launches, and Serve All is acquired.
- First vacuum trucks and hydro-blasting services. Depots in California and Texas.
- Services reach more than 20 industries. First $200,000 project completed.
Reaching all 50 states
- Move to the current facility in Reno, Ohio.
- Hydraulic and pneumatic Junior 360 equipment is developed.
- Corporate contracts with Cargill, Mars, Lehigh Cement, and others.
- First project in Hawaii completes coverage of all 50 states.
- First $500,000 project completed.
25 years and growing
- Mole·Master celebrates its 25th anniversary.
- Featured in Grain Journal.
- Mid-Ohio Safety Council award for zero lost-time accidents.
- New website and technical resource library launch.
- Abrasive blasting services expand.
- Membership in the Renewable Fuels Association.
The next chapter
- Featured in World Cement.
- Major international trade-show presence.
- Continued investment in proprietary equipment and emerging technologies.
In their words
“I started in June of 1988, and back then, Mr. Lehman was right there with us on the job.”
“I joined on May 15, 1987, as a field tech, and over the years worked my way up, reflecting our commitment to growth.”
“We were a small company with tough farm boys who knew how to get the job done.”
“Our ongoing commitment to the vital industries we serve, where uninterrupted production, accurate material flow, and worker safety are critical, drives us forward.”
History of Excellence
The people and projects behind four decades of Mole·Master. Watch the video series.
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