Our History

Agostino Aristeo, Sr. introduced his sons to the construction industry and took deep pride in passing on his values and work ethic. In 1977, he fulfilled a life-long dream by starting Aristeo Construction Company with his oldest son, Joseph A. Aristeo. Together they recognized the value of hard work, persistence and dedication. From day one, customer satisfaction has been of critical importance.

The Company’s growth has been planned, steady, and oftentimes obtained through repeat business. After 30 years of growth and change, the challenges are ever-changing. Today’s challenges are developing the correct organizational structure with flexibility for growth in a highly competitive construction market and communicating core values to a growing number of employees. Given these challenges one thing remains consistent−the work ethic and down-to-earth values passed on by Agostino Aristeo, Sr. highly visible by the Company’s dedicated workforce:

 

  “Work hard, be honest, be safe, respect people, and do the work right.  You will have bad times,
but without them you’ll never appreciate the good times.”

                                                                   ~ Agostino Aristeo Sr. 


Our Awards 

Aristeo is a preferred supplier to Chrysler LLC and Ford Motor Company, having received the following recognitions from clients and  organizations:


Performance Awards/Recognition

  • 2007 Named Business Alliance Frame Work Partner/Supplier Ford Motor Company
  • 2006 Ford Motor Company World Excellence Award
  • 2006 Michigan Minority Business Development Council Project ONE Award
  • DaimlerChrysler Gold Award
  • UAW/Ford Supplier Recognition Awards
  • Chrysler Gold Pentastar Award
  • Ford Q1 Supplier Status Since 1996


Safety Awards

  • AGC Construction Safety Excellence Award, National Chapter-
    2006, 2005, 2004
  • AGC Construction Safety Excellence Award, Michigan Chapter-
    2005, 2004


History Timeline  

1977    Founded Company
1978    First Ford Motor Company project at Sterling Axle Plant in Michigan
1988    Began mentor/protégé relationship with W3 Construction Company, an MBE firm
1988    Became active member of Michigan Minority Business Development Council (MMBDC)
1991    Purchased Kaufmann Construction Company and its steel division (est. 1910, a Chrysler vendor since 1947)
1992    Developed and implemented metric driven quality processes recognized with Ford Q1 Certification
1997    Became Construction Commodity Management (CCM) Services provider to Ford
1997    Created Stenco Construction Company LLC, a certified MBE, in partnership with Gala & Associates
1998    Initiated evolution to a process driven organization
2000    Obtained ISO 9001:2000 Quality Certification
2000    Committed resources to provide services across North America
2000    Developed focus on non-automotive industrial & power generation clients
2001    Established operation centers in Chicago, IL & Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
2002    Obtained ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Certification
2004    Formed Aristeo Rigging & Erectors LLC to meet clients’ needs for equipment and tooling installation services
2004    Established permanent office in St. Louis, MO
2005    Expanded headquarters to 93,000 SF including office, steel fabrication shop and equipment maintenance facility
2007    Named Aligned Business Framework Partner (ABFP) by Ford Motor Company
2007    Winner of Ford Motor Company’s coveted “World Excellence” quality award
2007    Largest volume of completed work to date, surpassing $200 million