History
Since 1950, the Conway Beam tradition encourages every team member to treat fellow employees, suppliers and customers with the respect, concern, and understanding we would extend to members of our own family.
1950
Fred Beam and his son-in-law Elmer Conway incorporate Beam Mack Sales and Service by purchasing the franchise for the Rochester area from Mack, Inc. They officially open for business in 1951.
1952
Wilcon Truck Rental was incorporated to provide truck rentals and leases.
1955
The company relocates from University Ave. to a new facility on West Henrietta Rd.
1962
The company expands the franchise to Elmira, New York.
1969
Conway Truck Division includes the following product lines: GMC (‘69), Nissan (‘82), Mercedes Benz, Divco, Carrier, Miller Meteor, Hino (‘12), and Western Plow (‘97).
1974
Tom Conway enters the business full time.
1976
Wilcon Truck Rental is renamed to Conway Beam Leasing.
1985
The franchise expands by acquiring branches in Syracuse and Watertown, New York.
1988
Elmer Conway receives Truck Dealer of the Year Award from the American Truck Dealers Association.
1993
The company receives the Mack Dealer of the Year Award.
2006
The company purchases Albee Truck Sales to acquire Empire Bus Sales and a new Volvo territory in Elmira.
Tom Conway is selected as a finalist for the Truck Dealer of the Year Award.
2011
Co- Founder Elmer Conway passes away.
2015
Chelsea Conway, the 4th generation, is appointed CEO and Tom Conway becomes Chairman of the Board.
2020
The company changes its name to “Conway Beam Truck Group” and launches a new branding campaign.
The company opens its new facility in Buffalo.