Success Stories

Since my grandfather, John Lawson, built his first batch system in his garage in 1963, Jonel has been a stable force in the concrete industry. I am grateful to have dedicated 32 years of my life to helping grow this family legacy. Along the way, I have relied on my employees, my family, and above all our loyal customers—many of whom have supported us for six decades. Their commitment and partnership have guided us every step of the way.

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The word “family” is not often used in our competitive, fast-paced world, but for me it carries significant meaning. With family comes tradition, high standards, integrity, and, above all, loyalty.

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Nearly a decade ago, we began working with Smyrna (SRM) and could not have predicted how it would evolve into such a productive partnership. SRM’s growth over that period has been extraordinary, and Jonel is proud to have earned their trust, contributing faithfully to their mission of becoming the leading concrete supplier in the United States.

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It is this shared commitment to core values and personal service that led me to build on my family’s legacy by partnering with SRM. This alliance will also propel us into new and emerging markets where we plan to deploy cutting-edge technology that benefits our industry.

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I understand there are concerns about what this merger means for our customers and industry leaders. Rest assured, data security and confidentiality remain among our highest priorities. Jonel has always adhered to strict data segregation and protection protocols, and we will continue upholding these principles with the utmost integrity.

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Historically, concrete producers have driven technological advancements through their investments. Ultimately, these investments benefit our customers by accelerating the delivery of new technologies. Today, it is common for leading suppliers to be owned or influenced by cement suppliers, admixture providers, or other industry leaders. Throughout these transitions, our industry has maintained strong standards for integrity and confidentiality—and we intend to continue that tradition.

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Looking ahead, our path remains clear: we will uphold our identity as a private family company, maintaining the highest standards of ethical responsibility and customer care. We will remain focused on earning and sustaining the trust of our customers, just as we did when my grandfather stepped into his first batch plant in Los Angeles many years ago.

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As we plan for the company’s future growth, we reaffirm our core values: delivering leading-edge concrete technology backed by best-in-class, personalized service. We believe this steadfast commitment will keep Jonel at the forefront of the industry for generations to come.

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I look forward to our future together.

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Mike Lawson 

President, Jonel 

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