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May 1980 – United diversified with the acquisition of Birmingham Bolt Company in Birmingham, Alabama.

July 1980 – Construction of United’s first slope mine, Almore #1, became a reality for Tri-State Division.

August 1981 – Hilltop Energy Corporation began operations in Dorton, Kentucky.

September 1981 – United’s Virginia Division acquired Kentucky properties, which included Wellmore #17 and Wellmore #18 preparation plants.

March 1983 – United acquired several overseas offices known as Unicoal, AG.

April 1984 – United acquired the historical landmark, Martha Washington Inn, Abingdon, Virginia.

May 1984 – Patrick Coal Corporation was acquired, which is known as Wellmore #20.

July 1984 – United expanded into real estate with the formation of UCC Realty Corporation.

August 1984 – United sold Birmingham Bolt Company as an operating subsidiary, retaining a minority equity position.

October 1984 – United expanded with another new division, United Oil & Minerals, Inc., located in Austin, Texas.

October – December 1985 – United purchased three oil and gas companies:  Gold Lake Resources, Expetro Resources, Inc. and Macquest Resources, Inc.

March 1986 – A new subsidiary was formed in the financial services area - United Investment Corporation.

January 1987 – United reorganized by creating a new parent company, The United Company, to more accurately reflect its diversification.

March 1987 – United Coal Company purchased Knox Creek Coal Corp., adding reserves of 100 million tons in the Virginia Division.

March 1987 – United Energy Corp. purchased Star Oil & Gas, Ltd., a Canadian company.

July 1989 – Scratch Golf acquired the operating assets of the Jacaranda Country Club, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

November 1989 – Scratch Golf opens Hilton Head National course for play.

December 1989 – United Supply Company purchased Central Supply.

December 1989 – Star Oil & Gas purchased oil and gas operating assets of Royal Trust Energy partnerships with Western Canada.