Q2 2021
The Circle Member Spotlight: Hanover Concrete Co. The company has a second Hanover location on Jefferson St., which was added in 1990. The business also has a location in Shrewsbury (1976) and another in Gettysburg (1996). These locations are known as Shrewsbury Concrete Co. and Gettysburg Concrete Co., respectively.
1940s concrete mixer
After another hiatus, we are back with a new Member Spotlight! This quarter we are excited to share the history of one of our longesttenured Chamber members, Hanover Concrete Co. This year marks a special milestone for Hanover Concrete as a member of our organization – their 60th anniversary! --Many businesses start with a simple question, “What service can we provide to make life easier?” With this question in mind, Curvin Albright and O.H. Hostetter officially opened Hanover Building Supply – now known as Hanover Concrete Co. – in the spring of 1940. At the time of the company’s launch, concrete was often mixed by hand or in a masonry mixer on site. Albright and Hostetter offered readymixed concrete, a product not sold by any other company in the area at the time. Their readymixed concrete proved advantageous, saving their customers both time and effort.
For over 80 years, Hanover Concrete has continued to grow and serve its customers in South Central Pennsylvania. From its early days receiving bulk cement via train, the company has focused on the manufacturing and delivery of concrete to the general public, not just contractors. While concrete is still the base of the business today, Hanover Concrete has expanded its offerings over the years to include additional products such as mulch, stone, landscaping supplies and gardenware (pottery, bird bath, statues and fountains). The business also offers full-service propane filling and tank exchange as well as equipment and tool rentals. Holding true to its original intent, Hanover Concrete continues to sell its products, including concrete, to not only contractors but also individuals and businesses. Over the years, the business has passed through four generations of the Albright family. Original co-owner Curvin Albright bought out his partner O.H. Hostetter in 1941.
Today, Hanover Concrete still operates out of its original location along Carlisle Pike. In addition to the original location, three other locations have been added over the years.
Inside this issue... Member Spotlight pgs. 1 & 7 ◆◆◆ Renewing Members pg. 2 ◆◆◆ New Members pg. 3 ◆◆◆ Chamber News pgs. 4-5 ◆◆◆ Member News pg. 6
Curvin would go on to sell the business to his two sons – George and Burnell Albright. After Burnell’s passing in 1976, George continued to run the business until the late 1980s, when his son, Ron, and daughterin-law, Bonnie, and their family purchased Hanover Concrete. Bonnie remained an integral part of Hanover Concrete’s operations until her passing in 2015. Today, the business remains a family-owned and operated business with Curvin’s grandson, Ron, and great-grandchildren, Michelle and Dave, at the helm. continued on pg. 7
Ronald Albright (L) with grandfather and founder of Hanover Concrete Co., Curvin Albright (R)