IndustryNet’s most recent overview of U.S. concrete suppliers found the sector has posted some positive growth, with its workforce growing a robust 6.7% over the past year, and sales inching up 2.1%. According to IndustryNet data, there are more than 4,500 concrete suppliers in the U.S., employing 48,324.
Concrete is the foundation for many industries. Whether commercial or residential, multitudes of structures utilize concrete to some extent. U.S. cement companies generate approximately $10.7 billion in sales. There are many types of concrete, with manufacturers often specializing in a particular variant or sector.
Today, IndustryNet takes a look at some of the top concrete suppliers in the U.S.
Top five companies by employees
With 500 employees, Central Iowa Ready Mix of West Des Moines, IA, specializes in ready mix concrete. The company's seven plants, including two portable plants, serve the greater metropolitan areas of both Des Moines and Omaha, NE. Projects executed include Jack Trice Stadium, the High Trestle Trail Bridge, and Woodward State Park roads. Close coordination with a trucking company enables Central Iowa to efficiently move materials wherever needed.
With 500 employees in Sevierville, TN, Charles Blalock and Sons, Inc. also serves businesses requiring ready mix concrete. Blalock was awarded the Gold Level of Safety by the National Ready Mix Concrete Association. A promoter of stewardship and sustainability for the concrete industry, the company has earned Green Star Certification for its facility in Pigeon Forge.
For the 450 employees of Branscome, Inc. in Williamsburg, VA, quality is critical. The five ready mix concrete plants feature state-of-the-art, computer-controlled systems to ensure perfectly mixed batches in concrete. The staff also performs extensive on-site testing. In addition to ready mix, Branscome also provides roller compacted concrete and pervious concrete.
With 450 employees, Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., Southwest Division in San Antonio, TX works with ready mix concrete, aggregates used in concrete manufacture, and cement. Martin Marietta, a member of the S&P 500 index, provides materials needed for the construction of roads, sidewalks, and foundations.
Petricca Industries, Inc, with 450 employees at the Unistress plant in Pittsfield, MA, specializes in the construction of large-scale precast and prestressed concrete structures. It utilizes the Hudson River to transport the massive structures to delivery locations.
Top five companies by square footage
Trapp Bros., Inc. of Woodruff, WI, with 280,000,000 square feet specializes in foundations. The company can provide excavation, sand, gravel, and topsoil in addition to computerized batching of concrete. Trapp removes dirt and unwanted materials from a site, producing a well-finished project.
Cemstone Products Co., Plt 42, with 12,588,000 square feet in Aitkin, MN, provides ready mix concrete. It is part of Cemstone, a company established in 1927 by the Becken family, which still oversees operations to provide sustainable concrete solutions for any project from driveways to high-rise buildings.
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company, Inc. of Somerset, PA, has 8,712,000 square feet at a facility to provide ready mixed concrete. It is a family-owned company, founded it 1924. Vertically integrated, it provides not only concrete, but also heavy highway contracting services to simplify product management.
Irving Materials, Inc. provides ready mix concrete, from its 3,500,000 square foot facility in Washington, IN. A family-owned company that grew through the post-World War II construction boom, Irving is devoted to serving the needs of the community. In addition to solving a broad range of engineering challenges, it operates Irving Farm which houses exotic animals, viewed by school groups. Irving also provides materials for classroom education.
Gate Precast Co., from a 3,100,000 square foot facility in Jacksonville, FL, produces prestressed and hollow core concrete. Products are used in bridge girders, pilings, double tees, columns, and beams. The company, acquired in 1980, is the oldest non-petroleum division of Gate Petroleum.
Top five companies reporting employee growth
Central Iowa Ready Mix of West Des Moines, IA, with 500 employees, was described above.
Spancrete of Valders, WI, with 450 employees, produces precast and prestressed concrete. Products are used in structures ranging from homes to stadiums. The type of goods Spancrete produces is particularly vital in the construction of hurricane resistant structures.
Spancrete of Waukesha, WI, employing 450 workers, also produces precast and prestressed concrete. One product is RePlenish, a pervious floor system for managing stormwater, and another is RibSlab, an energy-efficient, concrete flooring system.
Dura-Stress, Inc., with 400 employees in Leesburg FL, manufactures prestressed concrete. Dura-Stress is a charter member of the Prestressed Concrete Institute. Located in proximity to major roads and highways, the company's in-house hauling capability is geared to providing quick response to customer needs.
The 400 employees of Rocky Mountain Prestress in Denver provide innovative solutions in precast and prestressed concrete structures. Denver International Airport, Coors Field, the Pepsi Center, and office buildings throughout the Denver metropolitan area are among the projects Rocky Mountain has worked on.
Top five companies in sales growth
Lake Park, FL, with 280 employees, is one of 15 locations for Maschmeyer Concrete Co. of Florida. This company operates a certified materials and concrete laboratory to assure quality. Maschmeyer produces colored concrete for driveways, walkways, patios, pool decks, and landscaping. The company has been involved in such diverse projects as seawalls, gas pipelines, equestrian facilities, and drill shaft foundations.
Commercial Ready-Mix Products, Inc. in Winton, NC, with 100 employees, produces ready mix concrete at 10 concrete batch plants. The company features both a truck haul division and a portable plant division to optimize customer service. It injects additives to help concrete mix more efficiently, and tints products to add color to surfaces and structures.
Cowtown Redi Mix, Inc., with 100 employees in Fort Worth, TX, is a concrete contractor that has been providing ready mix services to the area since 2002. Five trucks were recently added to the fleet, to expand business. The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, Historically Underutilized Business, and Small Business Enterprise have all certified Cowtown.
Traylor Bros., Inc. has 78 employees in Evansville, IN. Founded by a civil engineer, the company specializes in employing precast and prestressed concrete in challenging structures. Projects across the United States have included bridges, marine infrastructure, tunnels, and mine development.
Boro Sand and Stone Corp with 55 employees in Easton, MA, provides ready mix concrete, cement, washed sand, stone, and other aggregates. There are two locations in southeastern Massachusetts to serve customers. Boro Sand and Stone's concrete structures are as attractive as they are functional with color added to decks and patios, and stamped concrete available for floors, steps, and driveways.
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