Our Legacy of Stabilization Leadership
Over a Century of Soil Innovation & Industry Excellence
From a humble start as Mt. Carmel Sand & Gravel in 1918 to becoming North America’s leading soil stabilization contractor, Mt. Carmel Stabilization Group has been built on hard work, innovation, and long-term relationships.
We pioneered modern soil cement techniques, led the development of full-depth reclamation, and became the trusted stabilization partner on major projects like Denver International Airport and Meta’s data centers.
Today, we continue to lead the industry with over one million tons of material installed annually—and we’re just getting started.
Key Milestones in Our Company History
Use the interactive timeline below to explore more than 100 years of progress, leadership, and growth.
Mt. Carmel Sand & Gravel Founded – Mt. Carmel, IL
First Soil Cement (Full Depth Reclamation) Project – Wabash County, IL
Ed McPherson joins the company to promote stabilization
First large-scale site stabilization project – GM Wentzville, Missouri (notable use of LKD)
Millions of square yards stabilized at Denver International Airport; MtCSG gains national recognition
Permanent operations expand across IL, MO, KS, IN, KY, and OH
Headquarters relocates to College Drive in Mt. Carmel, Illinois
Company renamed Mt. Carmel Stabilization Group, Inc.
International expansion: Mt. Carmel Stabilization Group North, Inc. launches in Ontario, Canada
Ohio regional office opens with shop, lab, and training center
New training center in Mt. Carmel, IL and second regional office near Kansas City, MO
First year surpassing one million tons installed
New record: over 1.2 million tons of material installed
Third consecutive year of over one million tons installed
Celebrating 75 years since our first soil stabilization project in 1949