CHICAGO, IL — Heartland Paving Partners (Heartland), a provider of commercial asphalt and concrete maintenance and repair services, announces the acquisition of Professional Paving and Concrete, a paving contractor serving the Chicagoland market. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for Heartland Paving Partners as it expands its growing footprint with its sixth acquisition and taps into the region's paving maintenance market.

Founded in 1982, Professional Paving and Concrete has been in the industry for over 40 years, providing a comprehensive range of paving services to primarily commercial and industrial clients. The company will continue to operate under the leadership of its founder, Alex Demos, ensuring continuity and maintaining the standards of service that clients have come to expect.

"We are thrilled to welcome Professional Paving and Concrete to the Heartland family," said Rick Barrett, CEO of Heartland Paving Partners. "This acquisition not only allows us to enter the attractive Chicagoland market, but also aligns perfectly with our strategic vision of concentrating high-performing assets throughout the upper Midwest. Alex and his team bring a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success, which will be invaluable as we continue to expand our business."

Demos, Founder and CEO of Professional Paving and Concrete, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership. "The entire Professional Paving team and I are excited to join forces with Heartland Paving Partners," he said. "While we have built a tremendously successful company over the past four decades, we are always striving for new heights. Partnering with Heartland provides us with the resources and support needed to achieve our ambitious goals."