In December 1977 a group of men, consisting of Kenneth Hicks, Earl Brusche, Bob Butts and Carl Combs heard about a vault company in Miami that was for sale. After some negotiating with Thelma Mayer, the owner of Miami Wilbert, a contract was signed. New ownership of Miami Wilbert did not last. Three out of the four men were not willing to travel, so Carl Combs of Carlton Vault (Coral Gables, FL) bought out their shares; that left Kenneth Hicks and Carl Combs as owners of Miami Wilbert.

After some time Carlton Vault and Miami Wilbert merged to form one company, Carlton Wilbert Vaults, Inc. With the two companies coming together they decided they need more manufacturing space and purchased a parcel of land from Rinker located at 113th Avenue Road. This site is where currently Hicks Industries, Inc. Main office currently resides.

The 1980’s brought growth. Due to quality products and excellent service provided by loyal and dedicated employees who took great pride in their work Carlton Wilbert Vaults, Inc. prospered. This allowed Carlton Wilbert to purchase both Broward Vault Company of Pompano Beach, owned by Jim Yeandle, and Anderson Vault of Ft. Lauderdale, owned by Dale Anderson. This purchase brought about a larger territory providing an opportunity for distributorship for Callaway Vault & Crematory of Lake worth, FL and Clement Vaults of Ft. Myers, FL.

In 1987 Daniel J. Hicks, the sole and current owner of Hicks Industries, Inc. became the Vice President of Carlton Wilbert Vaults, Inc and 49% owner along with Kenneth Hicks at 51%. Due to his vision and hard work he was able to create a new division of Carlton Wilbert in Mulberry, FL. This division was known as Carlton Vaults and opened for business in 1990.

In 1994 Daniel J. Hicks purchased the other 51% of Carlton Wilbert Vaults from his father Kenneth J. Hicks leaving him as the sole owner. Again in 1996 Dan’s vision grew to create another division this time in the ready mix business. Hicks Concrete Service was opened on the same lot as Carlton Vault and has become a true competitor in its industry.

The purchase of Southern Vaults of Gainesville, FL from Bill Richard brought more growth to Carlton Wilbert in 1997. To create one familiar name all four divisions became Hicks Industries, Inc. to better reflect and prosper as a whole unit in the year of 1999.

Hicks Industries, Inc. is committed to becoming known as a top quality supplier of ready mix concrete and burial products in Florida. Growing through outstanding service in the funeral and construction industry. We have made a commitment to customer service, quality products, business ethics, our people, innovation, and honesty.