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The History Of DeFeo Materials
2016
It All Started With One Truck
In 2016, President Christopher DeFeo saw a need in the aggregate industry. DeFeo spent his earlier days across the country working in the agricultural industry. There he gained knowledge of heavy equipment which he later took to the construction industry. While running equipment, he came to realize people are constantly looking for stone, and thus
DeFeo Materials was born.
2020
Truck Fleet Expansion
DeFeo Materials added 2 new Peterbilt 389's to their fleet, providing more reliable deliveries of stone to their customers.
2020
Working Through Covid
During the 2020 pandemic, the company transitioned to remote operations, and DeFeo’s field teams adapted to new challenges in the workplace. Despite global disruptions, the stone industry and DeFeo Materials continued operations without pause.
2020
Purchased First Large Excavator
DeFeo Materials purchased their first excavator in 2020. Weighing in at just under 80,000 lbs., the 2008 Volvo 330 excavator is the heaviest machine in DeFeo's fleet.
2021
Purchased Evoquip Screener
Bought their Evoquip scalper to improve quality, as well as gave them the opportunity to offer 3-5” and 5-10”+ products.
2021
Purchased First Large Wheel Loader
DeFeo Materials bought their first large wheel loader, a Caterpillar 980. Equipped with a 7.5-yard bucket capable of an average capacity of 10 tons / bucket, this allowed them to load railcars in ¼ of the time compared to previous years.
2017
Company Began Expanding
DeFeo Materials purchased their first tractor trailer and started hauling additional bulk commodities long distances.
2018
Sales and Distribution Efforts Increased
The DeFeo team refocused the company’s efforts on the sales and distribution of landscape stone products, rather than solely on material hauling.
2019
The First Distribution Yard
In partnership with Orange County Mason Supply, DeFeo Materials opened its first distribution yard in Middletown, NY.
2019
Pallet Distribution Yard
Starting at the end of April, DeFeo Materials began to develop their pallet operations out of Ansonia, CT.
2020
Utica Railyard -Site Work Began
Site work for the Utica rail yard started on March 27th , 2020. The crew worked around the clock for 3 days until the construction was completed, taking rotating 16-hour shifts.
2020
The First Rail Shipment
DeFeo Materials began shipping by rail on March 31st , 2020.
2020
Rail Operations
DeFeo Materials began shipping by rail on March 31st , 2020. Rail service enables DeFeo Materials to efficiently transport products to the southeastern regions of the United States. The company serves customers in North Carolina, South Carolina,
Georgia, and Florida through its rail network. Featured below is the Oakboro Railyard, the first facility to receive shipments from DeFeo Materials. In March 2023, DeFeo Materials assumed operations of the Oakboro, NC transload facility from the ACWR. The company maintained its longstanding partnership with Apex Concrete and Asphalt by contracting them to manage the transloading operations.
2022
Achieving a Cleaner Product
In 2022 they paved their fist bins in Utica that hold the 3-5" and 5-10" New England River Rock.
2023
Implementation of new and innovative technology
In 2023, DeFeo Materials improved their production process. Product quality is a main value of their company. In April of 2023, they purchased a Terex M-1700X rinse plant that was then setup at their Utica Railyard. To provide enough water to run this plant, they purchased a 6” multi-quip diesel water pump. By washing the gravel on-site, they can ensure it is loaded onto the railcars clean and delivered to their customers with the highest quality possible.
2023
New Office
In 2023, the team made a move to Seymour, CT, where they lease a new corporate office. This allows for better communication between team members, and thus improved their operations.
2022
New Distribution Yard
In 2022, DeFeo added a new distribution yard location in Selma, NC, in partnership with Bailey Feed Mill. This yard allows them to distribute to central and eastern NC/SC more reliably and efficiently.
2023
The Biggest Bin Yet
In 2023, they poured their 1-2" and 2-4" New England River Rock bins. The 1-2" bin is the largest bin that they have measuring 200ft by 60ft deep, and is capable of holding just over 6,000 tons. In total, all the bins in Utica hold over 20,000 tons of washed and sized stone ready for shipping. This allows them to supply customers year-round, without needing to produce during the winter months.
2022
Rail Fleet Expansion
Added 15 open top hoppers in January of 2022, capable of holding 118 tons of stone in each railcar.
2023
Rail Fleet Expansion
Added 20, custom made open top ballast cars in March of 2023. This brings DeFeo's rail fleet to a total of 62 cars.
2024
Purchase of Oxford Quarry
In 2024, we embarked on site development at our new Oxford quarry location, with the project kicking off in February. This project would not have been possible without the help of our hardworking and dedicated team. Once our blasting and crushing phase is complete, we plan to build our corporate headquarters at this location.
2024
Rail Fleet Expansion
In 2024, we expanded our fleet by adding 25 additional open top hopper railcars, boosting our annual rail transportation capacity to over 100,000 tons. This significant increase enhances our operational efficiency and positions us to better meet growing demand, as well as optimize our logistics.
2024
New Transload Opportunities
In 2024, DeFeo Materials initiated transloading services at our Oakboro, NC facility, expanding our offerings to serve a broader range of rail customers and industries.
Rail Fleet Expansion
In February of 2025, our fleet of railcars grew to a total of 96 cars, including hoppers as well as gondolas.
2025
2025
Oxford Quarry
At the Oxford Quarry DeFeo worked to improve the crushing operation by adding and switching to the following equipment; Powerscreen Premier Track 400x, Maxtrack 1300 cone crusher, and telex M1700x triple deck screener.
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Caterpillar 982XE Loader
DeFeo added this two-pass loader to keep up with the high volumes of material we’re moving at our Oxford quarry. Assembled right here in America, the 982 XE not only supports American manufacturing but also helps them operate more sustainably. By switching to an XE model, that are able to decrease fuel consumption by up to 30%, significantly reducing our overall carbon emissions.
2025
2025
Stone Spreader
In April of 2025, DeFeo added a Stone Spreading Truck to their fleet. This truck allows for:
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Precise placement
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Save on labor & equipment costs
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Sourced directly from our own quarry & distribution yards OR location of your choice
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Reliable service
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Ideal for backfill, drainage, foundations, and landscaping.
