End of an Era: Founding Family Departs WA Contractor RJV After 70 Years
By Neha · Published 16 Jun 2026 · Updated 16 Jun 2026
Perth, WA · Western Australia News
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The founding family behind one of Western Australia's largest civil and mining contractors has exited the business, marking the end of an era for the company established in 1955.
The Vincent family has officially ended its decades-long involvement with RJV (RJ Vincent & Co), closing a chapter in Western Australian business history after helping build one of the State's most prominent civil construction and mining services companies.
The departure marks the end of the family's 70-year connection to the contractor, which was founded by Ron Vincent in 1955. Over the decades, RJV grew from a small bulldozing operation servicing regional Western Australia into a major player in the civil infrastructure, mining services, urban renewal and marine construction sectors.
The exit of the Vincent family represents a significant shift for the privately owned company, which has played a role in delivering some of Western Australia's largest infrastructure and mining projects. The business has been closely linked to the Vincent name since its inception, with multiple generations contributing to its growth and strategic direction.
RJV has established a reputation for undertaking large-scale projects throughout the State, supporting the development of roads, ports, mining operations and urban infrastructure. Its work has helped shape communities across Western Australia and supported the expansion of the State's resources sector.
According to reports, the Vincent family's departure follows a period of change within the organisation as the company positions itself for the future. While ownership structures evolve, RJV has indicated that it remains committed to continuing operations and maintaining the standards and relationships developed over many decades.
The transition is significant not only because of the company's size and influence but also because of the role family-owned businesses have historically played in Western Australia's economic development. For many years, RJV represented a successful example of a family enterprise that expanded into a major contractor while retaining its local identity.
The company recently celebrated its 70th anniversary, acknowledging its long-standing contribution to the State's construction and mining industries. RJV notes that its history spans generations of employees, clients and stakeholders who have contributed to its development.
Although the Vincent family's exit signals the conclusion of their direct involvement, RJV's leadership has expressed confidence in the company's future direction. The business continues to operate across multiple sectors and remains involved in delivering projects throughout Western Australia.
For Western Australia's business community, the move marks the end of an important era. The Vincent family's legacy remains intertwined with RJV's transformation from a modest contracting operation into one of the State's most recognised names in civil construction and mining services.
As the company enters its next phase, industry observers will be watching closely to see how the leadership transition influences RJV's future growth and strategic priorities.
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The Vincent family has officially ended its decades-long involvement with RJV (RJ Vincent & Co), closing a chapter in Western Australian business history after helping build one of the State's most prominent civil construction and mining services companies.
The departure marks the end of the family's 70-year connection to the contractor, which was founded by Ron Vincent in 1955. Over the decades, RJV grew from a small bulldozing operation servicing regional Western Australia into a major player in the civil infrastructure, mining services, urban renewal and marine construction sectors.
The exit of the Vincent family represents a significant shift for the privately owned company, which has played a role in delivering some of Western Australia's largest infrastructure and mining projects. The business has been closely linked to the Vincent name since its inception, with multiple generations contributing to its growth and strategic direction.
RJV has established a reputation for undertaking large-scale projects throughout the State, supporting the development of roads, ports, mining operations and urban infrastructure. Its work has helped shape communities across Western Australia and supported the expansion of the State's resources sector.
According to reports, the Vincent family's departure follows a period of change within the organisation as the company positions itself for the future. While ownership structures evolve, RJV has indicated that it remains committed to continuing operations and maintaining the standards and relationships developed over many decades.
The transition is significant not only because of the company's size and influence but also because of the role family-owned businesses have historically played in Western Australia's economic development. For many years, RJV represented a successful example of a family enterprise that expanded into a major contractor while retaining its local identity.
The company recently celebrated its 70th anniversary, acknowledging its long-standing contribution to the State's construction and mining industries. RJV notes that its history spans generations of employees, clients and stakeholders who have contributed to its development.
Although the Vincent family's exit signals the conclusion of their direct involvement, RJV's leadership has expressed confidence in the company's future direction. The business continues to operate across multiple sectors and remains involved in delivering projects throughout Western Australia.
For Western Australia's business community, the move marks the end of an important era. The Vincent family's legacy remains intertwined with RJV's transformation from a modest contracting operation into one of the State's most recognised names in civil construction and mining services.
As the company enters its next phase, industry observers will be watching closely to see how the leadership transition influences RJV's future growth and strategic priorities.
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