Wilbert Recognizes Families of Fallen Officers
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
May 15th is Peace Officers Memorial Day, a day in which our nation honors peace officers killed in the line of duty from the previous year. A special remembrance ceremony is held in Washington, DC, on the west lawn of the Capitol. This year from May 11th thru May 13th, Wilbert honored 222 fallen officers.
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Wilbert Acquires Carrera Manufacturing
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of certain assets of Carrera Manufacturing, also doing business as W&M Manufacturing and Pier-Mac Plastics. Based in Portland, Indiana, Carrera is a molding and finishing manufacturer who produces casket hardware, automotive/transportation components, and other consumer products.
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Berkshire Hathaway to Acquire Alleghany Corporation
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway announced Monday that Berkshire intends to acquire Alleghany Corporation (NYSE:Y) for $11.6 billion. In 2017, a subsidiary of Alleghany, Alleghany Capital Corporation (ACC), acquired a minority interest in Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc; and then in 2020 ACC finalized the purchase in Wilbert.
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