At Mellott’s annual Christmas party, our President and CEO, Rich Blake, delivered an inspiring year-end address that highlighted the incredible achievements and future direction of our company. Speaking to a room filled with dedicated employees, Rich extended heartfelt appreciation to every department, emphasizing that Mellott’s success is built on the hard work and commitment of each and every team member.
“We rise early, leave our love ones, travel a great distance to our work sites and put-in long, hard days. That’s who we are.”
Our Small Town Values Drive Our World-Class Success
Rich’s message celebrated the core values that define Mellott: small-town values paired with world-class service. He underscored that our employees are the true embodiment of these principles, driving the success and reputation of our company. This past year has been nothing short of remarkable, marked by significant growth and success across all facets of our business. As we move into the new year, Mellott is positioned for continued strength, entering 2025 with an impressive backlog that sets a solid foundation for even greater achievements.
“Everyday our team pays back our community. We are thankful of the Mellott Family heritage, and culture and our investors for believing in our mission and values.”
Focus on Investment and Growth
Looking to the future, Rich highlighted Mellott’s ongoing investments in growth and innovation. From the modernization of our state-of-the-art test center to continued
advancements in technology, these initiatives underscore our commitment to staying at the forefront of the industry. He also celebrated the growth of our brands – Mellott, Marion Machine, KastRock, NorX. and Southern Machinery. With hundreds of years of combined experience across these brands, we continue to set ourselves apart as we provide solutions to our customers every day.
Business Partner Relationships Drive Opportunity
Rich expressed deep gratitude to our business partners, including McLanahan, Metso, Kamco, Eagle Crusher, TEMA Isenmann, Continental, Allied PBS, and Syntron. These partnerships have been instrumental in driving opportunities beyond our traditional markets, helping to expand Mellott’s reach and influence within the industry.
“Our team is 500+ strong. We ‘raised our expectation bar’ and focus on crushing, screening, washing and environmental solutions. We answer the call on the first ring, and understand our customer’s demand that they want answers in minutes—NOT days or weeks.“
“Not just anyone can wear our brand.”
Stay Tuned for Some Big News in 2025!
As we reflect on an incredible year, we are filled with optimism and excitement for the future. Mellott and our brands are poised for continued growth and success. Rich left us with a teaser for the exciting news we can expect in the first quarter of 2025 – a testament to the bright future ahead.
We are grateful for our team, brands, partners, investors and customers who make this journey possible. Together, we’ll continue to build on our legacy and achieve even greater milestones in the year to come. Stay tuned for what’s next at Mellott!
