He had a half-ton, small single-axle, and plenty of drive to get
him started. In those days, the Sudbury region was just starting
to come into its own. The depression was conquered, the war was
won and Sudbury economy was undergoing unprecedented expansion due
to Inco and Falconbridge and the strong demand for nickel in the
world market. The city and its infrastructure requirements were
expanding as well.
Bill's first municipal contract came from the township of Dowling.
He hauled anything that needed hauling and in the winter he plowed
snow. His father, Oben Day, was a carpenter by trade and worked
in the construction industry. Father and son teamed up and were
soon contracted by both Falconbridge and the M.J. Poupore Lumber
Company to do construction work and hauling. The foundation for
the Day Group of Companies was set and Bill worked to provide a
variety of integrated services in order to serve their customers
better.
There are many employees who have focussed their careers around
the Day Group and have, dedicated themselves to the service of the
company. Many of their children have, in turn, become part of the
Day - Group of Companies. For almost 50 years, Bill Day and the
Day Group of Companies have been working to build an enterprise
that is comprised of all the services necessary to help their customers
with their construction and transportation needs.
Innovation and service excellence over the past 50 years have been
the key to their success and will continue to be the focus of the
future.
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