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As the business continued to grow, more family members joined the organization. By 1975, Jim and Evelyn wel- comed their daughter Susan and son Jim into the compa- ny. They were later joined by Jim's sons Will, Peter, and Al, further establishing Creighton Rock Drill as a true fami- ly-owned business. Growth continued rapidly throughout the 1970s. The company expanded into a 3,000-square-foot facility before relocating again in 1980 to a 10,000-square-foot build- ing to accommodate increas- ing inventory and a growing customer base. During the early 1980s, Creighton Rock Drill iden- tified another opportunity to better serve its customers by entering the rock drill rental business. With an established customer base already pur- chasing drilling consumables, there was increasing demand for rental equipment. Expand- ing into rentals was a natural. progression that allowed the company to provide more complete solutions while As Creighton Rock Drill became the leading supplier throughout Southern Ontario, it became clear that expan- sion beyond the Greater Toronto Area was necessary. The company opened its second branch in Ottawa, Ontario, and, for the first time, expanded be- yond family leadership by hiring ded- icated sales and service professionals to support its continued growth. strengthening long-term customer relationships. In 1993, David Leach (Hensley), who was serving on the IDA Board at the time, convinced Bob Creigh- ton that joining the association was essential to our company's growth. Thirty-three years later, we remain proud members of an organization that has connected us with many of our valued suppliers. Our involvement has extend- ed beyond membership, with Bob Creighton serving as IDA president from 2015 to 2017. The association continues to hold deep significance for our business, our industry, and the lasting relationships we have built through it. By 1996, the business had again outgrown its facilities. Additional warehouse capac- ity and outdoor storage were required to support the ex- panding rental fleet and grow- ing inventory. In the spring of 1996, Creighton Rock Drill relocated to its current head- quarters at 2222 Drew Road in Mississauga, Ontario, where it continues to operate today. Over the past three decades, the company has grown into one of Eastern Canada's lead- ing suppliers of drilling, dem- olition, construction, mining, and wear-part solutions. Today, Creighton Rock Drill operates eleven locations across Eastern Canada and maintains an ex- tensive sales network through- out North America. IDA Universal Q3 2026 10 By 1996, Creighton Rock Drill had outgrown multiple facilities and moved into its current head- quarters in Mississauga, Ontar- io, where it continues to operate nearly 30 years later.

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