We're proud to share that Summit Surface Partners has been featured in the Daily Inter Lake. Reporter Hannah Shields visited our new Evergreen headquarters to tell the story of how a one-truck operation grew into a five-state surface solutions company — and how we're about to open the first Pitch Black® asphalt emulsion sealcoat manufacturing plant in Montana.
What's in the Article
The piece covers the Van Horn family's journey from Kodey's career as an Amazon construction manager to the decision in 2018 to come home and build something in Montana. It also covers our environmental commitment to coal-tar-free asphalt sealers and the upcoming soft launch of our 2,400-square-foot manufacturing facility on May 11.
We Wanted to Tell a Bit More
Newspaper space is limited, and there are parts of the story we wanted to expand on — including Kodey's recent appointment as Northwest Regional Director for ASMA-USA, our growing dry ice blasting division (now operating as Summit Cryo), and the way our team gives back to veterans, churches, and elderly community members.
We've published the full expanded story on a dedicated press page along with a downloadable press release for media partners.
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- Read the full expanded story →
- Read the original Daily Inter Lake article →
Thank you to the Daily Inter Lake, to Hannah Shields, and most of all — to every customer, employee, and community member who's been part of this journey. We're just getting started.
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