Founded in 1963 by Dave George, D.L. George and Sons has grown tremendously over the course of six decades. The family company he started with a backhoe and a truck now employs nearly 300 people over 3 companies: Construction, Transportation and Manufacturing

It is based at the former Landis Tool Co. site, an 85-acre parcel in Waynesboro that the company purchased. The complex has more than 600,000 square feet under roof and houses the manufacturing plant and other company operations.

As the company has grown, the Construction Company has acquired some specialized skills that were of interest to the federal government. The company earned higher security clearances and more jobs.

The Transportation division employs over 70 drivers. Its semi tractor-trailers are on the road 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and haul over 100 loads each day.

John George, who runs the transportation division, said the company hauls a lot of granulated materials that are used to make shingles. “We supply the major shingle manufacturers on the East Coast,” he said. “These roofing plants do not shut down… You would not believe the demand for shingles right now.”

Dave George’s sons, John and Travis, split a lot of responsibilities. Among other duties, Travis runs the maintenance shop, a critical part of an operation that relies on trucks and heavy equipment.

The Manufacturing Company started after the company bought the Rouzerville Fabricating Co. building and equipment. George had plans for the building: he was going to sell the equipment.

Phil VanDeuren, the man who formerly ran the plant, asked George to give him a shot at operating it again, and things took off. George said the first jobs involved rebuilding the undercarriages of railroad cars.

The plant was moved to Waynesboro after George acquired the Landis building in 2009. These days, the manufacturing operation specializes in structural steel, precision machining, industrial painting and powder coating.