Heartland Paving Partners Strengthens Midwest Presence with Acquisition of Poblocki Paving

CHICAGO, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Heartland Paving Partners ("Heartland"), a premier provider of commercial asphalt and concrete maintenance and repair services, proudly announces the acquisition of Poblocki Paving Corporation ("Poblocki"), a leading pavement solutions provider serving Wisconsin. This acquisition strengthens Heartland's footprint in the Upper Midwest and Northeast, underscoring its commitment to strategic growth.

Founded in 1969, Poblocki Paving has earned an exceptional reputation for delivering comprehensive asphalt and concrete paving, maintenance, and repair services. Known for its robust service offerings, including specialized solutions such as infrared patching, milling, sealcoating, striping, and snow removal, Poblocki has built deep-rooted relationships across commercial, municipal, industrial, and residential sectors.

"At Heartland, we pave the way by creating connections and fostering community growth. Welcoming Poblocki Paving to our family of paving partners marks an exciting milestone in our continued journey," said Alex Demos, Interim CEO of Heartland Paving Partners. "Poblocki's exceptional local expertise, proven operational excellence, and aligned values enhance our collective ability to set new standards in pavement solutions across the Midwest, benefiting our employees and customers alike."

Greg Kastenholz, CEO of Poblocki Paving, expressed excitement about the new chapter ahead: "Joining Heartland Paving Partners represents an extraordinary opportunity for Poblocki. This partnership strengthens our foundation, expands our capabilities, and solidifies a future of growth and stability. I am incredibly proud of our dedicated employees who have positioned us perfectly for this moment and confident in the shared success that lies ahead."

With this acquisition, Poblocki Paving will operate as Poblocki Paving, a Heartland Paving Partner, gaining access to Heartland's extensive resources and infrastructure. Customers will benefit from expanded capabilities, broader geographic reach, and enhanced service—delivered by the same trusted team they know and rely on.

About Heartland Paving Partners
Heartland Paving Partners is a superregional, self-performing provider of commercial asphalt and concrete maintenance and repair services across the Upper Midwest and expanding into the Northeast. Committed to excellence and customer satisfaction, Heartland delivers high-quality solutions and fosters strong partnerships within the industry. Heartland is a platform investment of Soundcore Capital Partners. Heartland Paving Partners is actively seeking additional acquisitions. If you would like to join our partnership, please contact David Bannister at [email protected]. For more information, please visit www.heartlandpavingpartners.com.

About Poblocki Paving Corporation
Established in 1969, Poblocki Paving Corporation is Southern Wisconsin's trusted leader in pavement repair and maintenance solutions. Renowned for outstanding customer service, Poblocki specializes in comprehensive self-performed asphalt and concrete services, including infrared patching, milling, sealcoating, striping, and snow removal. Transitioned to a fully employee-owned company in 2017, Poblocki continues to uphold a culture deeply rooted in integrity, teamwork, and excellence. For more information, visit Poblocki Paving.

About Soundcore Capital Partners
Soundcore Capital Partners was founded in 2015 by Jarrett Turner and is based in New York, NY. Soundcore is a thesis-driven private equity firm that specializes in buy-and-build investments in the lower middle-market that are headquartered in the United States and Canada. Soundcore has completed 97 acquisitions across 12 platforms and focuses primarily on business & outsourced services, industrial services, specialty manufacturing, and value-added distribution sectors. For more information, please visit www.soundcorecap.com.

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SOURCE Heartland Paving Partners