Over 60 Years of Success and Counting
1958
Vern and Barb Sessler founded L.M. Sessler Excavating Contractor.
1960s
L.M. Sessler Excavating Contractor started by digging cellars, swimming pools, water lines, septic tanks, and Cold War bomb shelters—by the late 1960s, Sessler employed five men and began focusing on building demolition.
1970s
Sessler's demolition capabilities grew with urban renewal projects in Upstate New York. Sessler came to the aid of local communities after Hurricane Agnes devastated the Southern Tier in 1972.
1975
The company was incorporated as L.M. Sessler Excavating & Wrecking, Inc.
Late 1970s
In the late 1970s, Barb and Vern’s children, Jane, Craig, Vern, Jr. and Jane’s husband, Chris Shaffer joined the family business.
1981
The demolition of the American LaFrance Fire Engine Company building in Elmira, NY, put Sessler on the map, becoming one of their largest projects to date.
Photo: Star Gazette
Photo: Star Gazette
1986
Sessler moved from their original location, to where their current shop and maintenance facility is located today in Waterloo, NY.
1990s
In the 1990’s, Sessler Wrecking became one of the largest bridge demolition contractors in the nation by volume.
1997
In 1997, Jane, Craig and Vern become the second generation of ownership of Sessler Wrecking.
Early 2000s
Sessler received two patents for a wing-trailer system and bridge overhang brackets. These two patents established Sessler as one of the most innovative demolition companies in the nation.
Mid 2000s
The third generation Sessler family becomes part of the management team in the mid-2000s, providing leadership across the entire suite of Sessler services and solutions.
2006
As a result of continued growth and success, Sessler built a new corporate office next to their shop and maintenance facility.
2010s
Sessler Wrecking showcases their success over the decades by consistently being ranked as a Top Demolition and Wrecking Contractor in the nation by Engineering-News Record.
Mid/Late 2010s
Known as bridge demolition specialists, Sessler continued growing their portfolio as industrial and commercial building demolition contractors, providing services for some of the nation's highest profile jobs.
2018
Sessler Wrecking celebrates their 60th anniversary with a community and company wide celebration.
2023
Continuing the family ownership and management, Brian, Jeff, Kevin, LaVerne and Nick become the third generation owners of Sessler.
2024
Sessler Wrecking expands business by adding a Southeast Division.
