Warren Paving was founded in the early 1950s in Hattiesburg by Charles Warren. Since 1972, the company has been
owned and operated by his son, Lawrence W. Warren. Keeping its eyes on the horizon ahead, the company has grown
drastically and has expanded its services.
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In 1991, they installed a state-of-the-art asphalt plant on the south side of Hattiesburg, where the main facility
and corporate offices are now located.
In May of 1998, Warren Paving expanded yet again, opening a location in
Gulfport with 19 employees.
In October of 1999, the company acquired the stock of Necaise Construction, causing
employment to rise to over 50 employees in Gulfport and 150 employees company-wide.
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Warren Paving is synonymous with quality construction,
undoubtedly the most important layer of the company. The result of quality
is not possible without the intense focus of the workers, including management,
quality control technicians, equipment operators, engineers and laborers.
Warren is committed to a high quality of life and a superior working environment
for his team. In house training facilities are available at both Hattiesburg
and Gulfport locations. These facilities are used for safety training
and continuing education in the latest technology available in the asphalt
industry. All Warren employees are provided with a comprehensive benefits
package.
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There are many layers of Warren Paving, Inc.
Under the surface, economic development is a layer of the business that
cannot be ignored. Warren has done its part to increase the number of
jobs in both its Hattiesburg and Gulfport locations, creating strong
economic development in the areas.
Community involvement and participation is an important layer to Warren, who has
served on the boards of such organizations as the Salvation Army and
has served two terms as chairman of Hattiesburg Area Development Partnership.
Warren also served as president of the Pine Belt Boys and Girls Club
from 1995-1997.
The Warren Team is also very active in the local Chambers of Commerce
and Economic Development Committees.
  Owner
Lawrence Warren believes that his business should be a good corporate
neighbor. For years now, Warren and his wife, Bonnie, have contributed
time and money to many local organizations and charities.
He and Bonnie are founding members of the Alexis de
Touqueville Society, a United Way club consisting of individuals and
couples who contribute $10,000 or more annually. Warren has served in
many national positions in NAPA (National Asphalt Paving Association),
including holding the national chairmanship in 1998.
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In operation for nearly half a century, Warren Paving annually produces over half a million tons of asphalt for
heavy highway building, airport construction and high tech site work construction.
The Warren Team - Hattiesburg, Mississippi
The Warren Team - Gulfport, Mississippi
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