Fort Miller Group Overview
Fort Miller Group is more than an employee-owned holding company. We are the cohesive foundation that unifies four independently operated companies bound by core values of integrity, hard work, superior customer service and the drive to be the “Best in Our Businesses”. Innovation is the key to our success in the infrastructure, security and death care markets we serve.
Located a short distance from Saratoga Springs in Upstate NY, the products we manufacture provide critical infrastructure and security in all fifty states and across the globe. The work environment we provide is collaborative and energized, with over 450 associates working in over 140 unique positions.
Read further to learn more about our companies and the career opportunities that await people who share our core values.
Our History
Olle and Margaret Hedbring purchased a small burial vault company in the hamlet of Fort Miller, NY in 1948. The company was originally started in 1939 as Wilbert Vaults Works and a Wilbert, Inc. licensee, a national brand. We continue this relationship today.
At the time of purchase, there were 7 associates. Today there are 475 associate-owners.
The business continued as a Hedbring family business when the original purchasers, currently deceased, retired. It was rebranded using the name Fort Miller and now includes a holding company, Fort Miller Group, and four wholly owned companies: Access Anvil Corp., Fort Miller Precast, Fort Miller Service Corp., and TYMETAL.
In a testament to its commitment to excellence, Fort Miller Group, along with its companies, entered the year 2019 with a transformative goal to transition into an associate-owned and operated entity. Today, this remarkable achievement stands as a testament to the dedication and hard work of all associates.
Timeline
Fire destroys Fort Miller’s original wooden structure. Rebuilding begins the same year.
Anvil Fence & Supply Co., Inc., is established. Today, the company is known as Access Anvil Corp.
The Easton Batch Plant is erected to end Fort Miller’s reliance on outside suppliers.
The Fort Miller Service Corp. is created as a subsidiary of the Fort Miller Group, Inc. The Fort Miller Co., Inc. is now focused solely on precast concrete for heavy highway applications.
Fort Miller Group acquires Tarrant Manufacturing in Saratoga Springs, NY. Fort Miller Renames the company Loughberry Manufacturing.
New offices and manufacturing facilities are built in Easton, NY for TYMETAL, Fort Miller Group, Inc., and Fort Miller FAB3 Corp. (formerly known as Loughberry Manufacturing).
Access Anvil Corp. purchases Scott System and enters the concrete formliner and brick inlay markets.
Access Anvil Corp. purchases Overhead Door Company of Glens Falls™ and Overhead Door Company of Hudson River Valley™.
- In 2023, Fort Miller Precast poured 27,433 cubic yards of concrete, which could cover almost 275 football fields in ¾ inch thick concrete.
- FM Service Corp. produces an average of 15,000 units used for use in burials per year.
- TYMETAL has a gate installed in every state and more than 25 different countries.
- The 27,433 cubic yards of concrete poured by Fort Miller Precast last year equates to an approximate total weight of 112,475,300 pounds.
- As a leader in custom form work, Access Anvil Corp. purchased 321,384 pounds of rubber in 2022.
- TYMETAL’s M50 Crash Gates and Crash Beams can stop a 15,000 pound truck moving at 50 miles per hour.
- Access Anvil Corp. recycles all scrap foam for reuse. In 2022 and 2023, approximately 58,000 pounds were recycled.
- FM Service Corp. has been producing vaults since 1948.
“I started at this company as an administrative assistant, and over the past 11 years, I’ve worked my way up to Operations Manager. I’ve been fortunate to have the opportunity to learn and grow in every role I’ve held. This company takes care of their associates, and the benefits are second to none. But what I love most is the culture of continuous improvement. We’re always pushing each other to do better, and we’re not afraid to take on new challenges. If you’re looking for a company where you can grow your career and make a real difference, I highly recommend this company.”
“FMG was the perfect fit when I was looking for a great job near home. From warehouse to engineering, sales, and now inside sales, my journey has been shaped by supportive colleagues and a can-do mentality. FMG’s unique culture, genuine care for both customers and employees, and the opportunity for growth through their tuition reimbursement program have been key in my journey. To future FMG team members, embrace the challenges, find the silver-lining every day, and be part of a workplace where people truly come together.”
“I started at this company straight out of high school, and I’ve been given the opportunity to learn and grow at every turn. I’ve worked in many departments, and I’m now proud to serve as the operations manager. It’s a great job, with phenomenal benefits and a focus on career growth and opportunity. This place is more like a family than a factory.”
