About IPCC
Who We Are
Island Pavement Cutting Co., Inc. has been in business since 1966, compiling an outstanding history as an experienced, well respected, quality provider of Heavy/Highway and Specialty Construction Services. Four generations have expertly guided IPCC. Our expertise includes but is not limited to saw cutting, diamond core drilling, dowel bar retrofit technology, joint construction + sealing, protective sealing and coating of steel, concrete and bridge decking, all types of waterproofing systems and concrete pavement repairs and maintenance. We have built a steady, solid reputation working with contractors both large and small. We are constantly looking to expand our client base and the services we provide.
All work is performed by our experienced, well trained and highly competent fully Union staffed labor force. We are signatory to Locals 1298, 731, 1010, and 282. Island Pavement Cutting Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our highly-skilled employees we know the job will be done right. We take pride in our reputation for delivering quality results.
Safety on the jobsite is our number one priority. All our employees are OSHA trained and certified and are aware of all safety processes and procedures at all times.
Island Pavement owns and maintains a sizeable inventory of equipment, tools and vehicles related to the various service types performed, including specialized equipment designed to deliver optimum efficiency and performance. This helps reduce client costs and keeps our field crew in line with critical construction schedules, as well as enabling us to self-perform all our service types. IPCC is fully certified by numerous federal, state and local agencies as a Women Owned, Disadvantaged and Small Business Enterprise. We are active members in local, regional and nationwide construction trade and business associations, including the Long Island Contractors’ Association, Regional Alliance for Small Business, Professional Women in Construction and SWBEC to name a few. In 2010, IPCC and Ann Louise O’Neill were recognized by our peers as the Regional Alliance or Small Business’ 2010 Woman Contractor of the Year. IPCC has successfully completed Mentor-Protégé programs with the Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, Tischman Construction, New York City Small Business Services and DASNY.
History
Harry George Tyson – Ann O’Neill and John Tyson Jr.’s grandfather and Marissa O’Neill’s great grandfather – invented the first road grooving machine which was patented February 23, 1943. From patent to manufacture of “The Groover” took approximately eight years. Sometime after the manufacturing of The Groover, Harry took a much needed vacation and gave Power of Attorney to his lawyer. His lawyer then sold the patent and left for parts unknown. Harry Tyson no longer had the patent. In the years of 1956-1958, Harry decided to open a pavement cutting business with a saw modified from his original invention. He sold his creation to his contacts in the industry – as he was well-known to everyone – with his son John Tyson Sr. (Ann’s father) acting as the operator of the machine. This continued into 1966, when Martin O’Neill began working with him in the field. 1966 is also the year Island Pavement Cutting Co., Inc. was established as a corporation. Ann O’Neill ran the business end of things from the office with her brother John lending assistance in the field. John Tyson (Senior) semi-retired in 1983 and in 1985 Ann and Marty assumed ownership of the Corporation and ran the day-to-day operations of the Company. In 1986, Island Pavement became a Disadvantaged/Women Owned Business and Ann assumed the majority of responsibilities for running the corporation. In 1992, John (Jr.) came on board full time, joined by Marissa in 1996, both providing invaluable time, talent and support. In the ensuing years, Island Pavement continued to grow and expand gaining experience and expertise in our mainstay service types of saw cutting, joint work and protective sealing. During those years, Island Pavement weathered many economic and business upturns and downturns, always remaining a family oriented business. In the early 2000’s, IPCC expanded into the waterproofing market, spearheaded and guided by Marissa’s innovation and business acumen. Led by Marissa, IPCC has established itself as a leader in the waterproofing markets as well as maintaining its core of roadway services, guiding IPCC into its strongest and its most diverse era ever. In 2016 the mantel of the corporation was officially passed from Ann to Marissa, its new President and head of all operations. Marissa is supported by a diverse and well experienced office staff and field crew. “IPCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer”