Knife River Acquires Baker Rock Resources and Oregon Mainline Paving
November 22, 2021
Knife River Corporation, the construction materials subsidiary of MDU Resources Group, Inc., has acquired Baker Rock Resources and Oregon Mainline Paving to expand its platform in the Pacific Northwest. The transactions add about 230 employees, replenish aggregate reserves near the Portland metro area, and bring increased paving capabilities to Knife River's Northwest region.
- Buyers
- Knife River Corporation, MDU Resources Group, Inc.
- Targets
- Baker Rock Resources, Oregon Mainline Paving
- Industry
- Construction
- Location
- Oregon, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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