Metro Gravel INC

Elk River, Minnesota

Although Metropolitan Gravel's work started in 1963, it wasn't until the spring of 1965 that Red (Everett) Houle and Bill Ebertz joined forces to create Metro Gravel. As a result of the biggest floods and the highest water levels on the Mississippi in known history, Red and Bill cashed in on hauling dirt to build dikes, and then later, after the water receded, removed the dirt. With this opportunity brought about by natural disaster, fueled by hard work, family support, and several big orange International 190 dump trucks that were previously owned by the City of Minneapolis, Metropolitan Gravel was launched. Metro's humble beginnings and over 55 years of building, sustaining and demonstrating customer service and solution excellence has helped Metro earn its reputation of dedication, sacrifice, trust, loyalty and great results.