History

The G&L Group of companies started as the modest “G&L” over forty years ago by a young Italian husband and wife team eager to make their living and prosper in Canada.
Operating out of a small property in Thornhill, Ontario, the young ambitious couple delivered concrete and stone using a single truck and began slowly building their client base on a foundation of honest hard work and excellent customer service.

As the years passed and the business grew, it was clear they could no longer do it alone. Soon, Tony Pellegrini joined Joe Lamanna to continue to grow the business while Joe’s 1st partner and wife raised the family. It was not long before Toronto Redi-Mix was born and rapidly developed into THE independently owned quality ready-mix supplier in the city

As the years went by, this single company started by 2 has developed to a “group” of companies actively expanding and servicing the growing demands of the construction industry in the Greater Toronto Area.
Toronto Redi-Mix has developed into the largest and most technologically advanced Independent Ready-Mix supplier in Ontario. By 1995, Toronto Redi-Mix had proudly grown to 30 trucks and with equal ambition and pride, Joe’s son and son-in-law merged as partners in the group business.

Robert and Pat would continue to build the businesses in exciting ways. Robert would continue to develop and grow the thriving Toronto Redi-Mix and Pat continued to grow the niche business, Draglam Salt which had been founded earlier in 1991.

At that time Draglam Salt opened its 1st location, the only company offering 24/7 service at that time. Today, Draglam Salt has grown to numerous locations servicing the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) and surrounding cities and leading the way in de-icing product & service offerings as part of the G&L Group.

The year 1997 brought exciting changes and much new growth with the addition of 3 new companies:

Brock Aggregates was founded by the four partners to provide the industry with quality aggregates and exceptional customer service.

Earthco Soil Mixtures was added to the mix, offering the industry fertile soil products and viable soil services including on-site screening and soil processing.

With a vision for the future, Draglam Waste & Recycling was also added to the group filling a much required need for waste collection, waste transfer and recycling services to more than 300 commercial construction and industrial clients in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area). Draglam Waste is poised to be the leader in recycling technologies and committed to excellence in all areas of environmental management.

The year 2000 brought the addition of New Century Homes. With advanced home building techniques and the Group’s experience and expertise in the construction industry, New Century Homes fulfilled a vision for creating homes with excellent craftsmanship and detailed quality custom home building.

The most recent addition in 2004, fulfilled a dream. Devils Den Golf Centre designed to be the most efficient and enjoyable experience possible displays the ultimate in excellence. A one-of-a-kind driving range with the most exceptional undulating greens for the most discerning golfer to work on his short game, rough or bunker in style. Already Durham's finest golf practice facility, in 2005 Devil's Den expanded with the introduction of outdoor beach volleyball. Future plans include a Championship Golf Course.

Together, Toronto Redi-Mix, Brock Aggregates, Earthco Soils, Draglam Salt, Draglam Waste & Recycling, New Century Homes and Devils Den Golf Centre form The G&L Group. Based on a foundation of quality product and exceptional customer service, The G&L Group has grown to over 200 employees and 20 locations. Always growing with an edge for innovation, the Group continues to service the construction industry with exceptional products and services.

G&L Group continually aims to be the industry trusted & preferred provider of superior products, exceptional customer service and innovative solutions while taking advantage of and enjoying the opportunity to grow in the thriving business climate of the greatest city in Canada.