Gibson enters the ‘road oil’ market, mixing crude oil and gravel. The product is used throughout Alberta for road maintenance and dust control. Gibson later enters the asphalt hauling market.

Gibson's truck transportation operations continue to thrive with further expansion into Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Gibson enters into the retail propane business with the purchase of James Propane, followed by the acquisition of Canwest Propane in 1990. Gibson later enters the wholesale propane distribution and marketing business with facilities in British Columbia, Ontario, Montana, North Dakota, and Washington.