From Humble Origins to an Influential Force in Today's Gravel Crushing and Washing Industry

Murray LeDahl entered the gravel crushing and washing industry in 1980. Over the next few years, he learned the jobs on the crushers and was soon promoted foreman.

When an economic downturn happened in the early 80's, jobs became scarce.  Many crushers would finish off a contract and layoff their workers and eagerly wait to bid on the next job.

Murray would scan the "invitation for tender" column of the news paper, watching for upcoming gravel supply contract offers. When the tenders would be opened, Murray would discover which company was awarded the contract and make a congratulatory phone call.  Often this phone call would lead to a new professional friendship and regularly to his next job.

Murray's early gravel crushing career and contracts took him all over Alberta, BC, The Alaska Highway, and even North of the Arctic Circle to the Dempster Highway, and Inuvik. Through the years, Murray was fortunate to work with many gravel professionals and service people, with many different ideas and a wide range of skills.

In the early 90's Murray had moved his young family to Vancouver Island BC. In BC, Murray worked as a Lime Kiln operator, and had acquired a 4th Class Power Engineering Certification.

In the mid to late 90's, Murray left BC to become reacquainted to the gravel industry in Northern Alberta.

Murray worked for industry leading gravel producers in the Ft.McMurray AB concentrating on their oil sands customers.

As a Crusher General Foreman and General Superintendent, Murray grew his experience while providing leadership for crushing operations, maintenance, gravel resource management.

Over the years, Murray became acquainted with many gravel operators, large and small as well as industry suppliers and manufacturers.

Recognizing that many needs for a wide range of skills from time to time, Murray decided to the start Pit To Product Services Ltd in 2006.

Murray's Goal was to develop a unique service company that concentrates on making his clients more profitable, productive, and reliable.

 

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Shelia LeDahl first started working with Murray in the gravel industry in the late 80's as a labourer and truck checker.

Shelia and Murray regularly work together as a crew.  This eleviates any problem of working alone, which in turn allows the PTP crew to work equipment while operating crews are mobing, setting up equipment, or even on time off.

Shelia brings a wide range of experience and skill to the job.  Shelia proves to be an excellent fitter and assistant for all refit, repair, and overhaul jobs.