Established in 1911, Great Grandfather Les Radford started his business as a general contractor to the major mines and the local government of Broken Hill. Les Radford & Sons had a large contribution in the building of Broken Hill and was the major contractor to the three main mining companies in Broken Hill.
Les's grandson, Gary Radford branched out in his own business in 1965. Gary Radford acquired his grandfather's business, Les Radford & Sons in 1972. The Radford name has become highly respected within the earthmoving industry and the West Darling region. The Radford family have gained a wealth of knowledge and expertise in earthmoving, bulk haulage, crane hire, heavy haulage, open cut mining, quarrying, and quarry products, along with concrete products.