Dutchland Inc.

What Dutchland Inc. does

Dutchland, Inc. is a U.S. specialty construction and precast concrete manufacturer headquartered in Gap, Pennsylvania, founded in 1969 by Daniel and Katie Kauffman (and operating as Dutchland since 1985). It is the largest U.S. producer of precast post-tensioned concrete tanks, with nine manufacturing plants across Pennsylvania, Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Colorado, and is now a subsidiary of Lindsay operating within the Lindsay Family of Brands. The company designs and supplies tanks for water storage (clearwell, fire protection), wastewater treatment (aeration, bioreactors, clarifiers, digesters, SBR, BNR), renewable natural gas/anaerobic digestion, combined sewer overflow, and acid mine drainage reclamation, and it executes the full vertical from in-house engineering design through off-site manufacturing and on-site installation, including turnkey wastewater plant delivery.

The core technology is precast post-tensioned concrete tank fabrication in PCI- and NPCA-certified, climate-controlled facilities, producing concrete strengths of 5,000 to 7,000+ psi versus ~4,000 psi for typical cast-in-place work, with engineered 125 psi minimum residual compression across wall joints for watertightness. Tanks are designed to ACI 350 and AWWA D115 standards; potable water applications use an NSF 61-certified mix design. Manufacturing is supported by ISO 14001 environmental management certification, and the company is specified by engineering firms primarily in the Northeast United States. With 150+ employees and more than 1,000 completed projects cited over four decades, Dutchland's GTM is a sales-led direct design-build motion targeting municipalities, developers, commercial and industrial clients, and food and beverage enterprises (e.g., Hershey Foods, Kens Foods, Furmano Foods, Maryland Bio-Energy Center).

Commercial mechanics are project-based and quote-driven, with revenue primarily tied to one-time construction contracts rather than recurring subscriptions; each solution is custom-engineered to site specifications. Customer concentration sits heavily in U.S. municipal water/wastewater authorities, with growing exposure to enterprise food-and-beverage RNG projects. Recent two-plant expansion (SC July 2024, FL September 2024) and broadening into RNG, CSO, and mine reclamation verticals indicate an active build-out phase under the Lindsay parent.

Name

Dutchland Inc.

Legal name

Dutchland, Inc.

Website

https://dutchlandinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Dutchland, Inc. is the largest U.S. producer of precast post-tensioned concrete tanks, operating nine manufacturing plants across the eastern and central U.S. to design, manufacture, and install custom tanks for municipal water and wastewater authorities, food and beverage RNG operators, and industrial and mining clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precast Concrete Tank Manufacturing

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (23711), Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110), Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Storage & Conveyance Structures (Reservoirs, Tanks, Culverts, Tunnels) (IMAFAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Treatment Plant Construction (Drinking Water) (IMAFAGAA), Sludge/Biosolids Handling & Treatment Facilities Construction (IMAFAGAJ)

Keywords

• Precast concrete tanks
• Wastewater treatment systems
• Water storage infrastructure
• Renewable natural gas
• Post-tensioned construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Delaware Water Gap

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Precast Concrete Tank Manufacturing and Construction: Design, production, and installation of precast post-tensioned concrete tanks for water, wastewater, renewable natural gas, combined sewer overflow, and mine reclamation applications. Projects range from custom tank solutions to complete turnkey wastewater plants.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Dutchland Inc. designs, manufactures, and installs precast post-tensioned concrete tanks for water storage, wastewater treatment, renewable natural gas (RNG) production, combined sewer overflow (CSO) management, and acid mine reclamation applications. The company operates as a one-stop design-build partner providing in-house engineering, climate-controlled manufacturing at nine U.S. facilities, on-site installation, and complete turnkey wastewater plant delivery. As the largest U.S. producer of precast post-tensioned concrete tanks, Dutchland delivers customized tank solutions built to ACI 350 and AWWA D115 standards.

Product overview

Dutchland Inc. offers a comprehensive portfolio of precast post-tensioned concrete tank solutions for environmental infrastructure applications. As the largest U.S. producer of precast post-tensioned concrete tanks with over 40 years of experience, the company operates as a one-stop shop providing design, manufacturing (production), installation, and turnkey solutions. The product portfolio spans water storage (water storage tanks, clearwell tanks, fire protection tanks), wastewater treatment (aeration tanks, anoxic reactors, bioreactors, clarifiers, digesters, equalization tanks, SBR, BNR systems), renewable natural gas/biogas (thermophilic and mesophilic anaerobic digesters, plug flow digesters, hydrolysis tanks, reception tanks, mix/blend tanks), combined sewer overflow (CSO tanks with odor control and washdown integration), and mine reclamation (clarifiers, plate settlers, flocculation systems). Services include in-house engineering design, climate-controlled manufacturing at nine U.S. locations, expert installation, and complete turnkey wastewater plant delivery. The company is part of the Lindsay Family of Brands and holds PCI, NPCA, and ISO 14001 certifications, with tanks designed to ACI 350 and AWWA D115 standards and NSF 61 certification for water applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Storage Tanks Precast concrete water storage tanks built to AWWA D115 standards, designed to ensure consistent water quality and long-term storage efficiency for municipalities and private applications.
• Clearwell Tanks Precast concrete tanks for storing treated drinking water, engineered to integrate seamlessly with water treatment systems.
• Fire Protection Tanks Precast fire protection tanks providing readily available water storage for fire safety applications.
• Aeration Tanks Specialized wastewater tanks for oxygenating water during the treatment process, enabling the breakdown of organic materials.
• Anoxic Reactors and Bioreactors Specialized tanks for nutrient removal and biological treatment in wastewater processing.
• Clarifiers Wastewater treatment tanks designed for settling and removal of suspended solids, critical for treatment processes.
• Digesters Wastewater tanks that efficiently process sludge and enable conversion of waste into energy, supporting facility sustainability.
• Equalization and Pre/Post-Equalization Tanks Tanks that manage fluctuating wastewater flows and help maintain a balanced treatment system.
• Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) Systems Customized wastewater tanks designed for sequential batch processing of wastewater.
• Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) Systems Advanced wastewater treatment systems designed to reduce nutrient levels, including BNR reduction for the Chesapeake Bay Initiative.
• Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Tanks Precast concrete tanks engineered to temporarily store sewage and stormwater during overflow events, preventing pollution of waterways. Compatible with odor control and washdown systems.
• Anaerobic Digestion Systems (Thermophilic, Mesophilic, Plug Flow) Anaerobic digestion systems for converting organic waste into biogas and renewable natural gas, available in thermophilic, mesophilic, and plug flow configurations, supported by hydrolysis, reception, and mix/blend tanks.
• Acid Mine Reclamation Solutions Engineering and construction solutions for acid mine drainage, including clarifiers, plate settlers, and flocculation systems designed to handle harsh conditions and support ecological restoration.
• Precast Post-Tensioned Concrete Tank Manufacturing Manufacturing of precast post-tensioned concrete tanks in PCI- and NPCA-certified, climate-controlled facilities across nine U.S. states, using locally sourced materials with 100% domestically sourced major components.
• Design Services In-house engineering and design services providing budgetary designs, preliminary drawings, specifications, and complete structural designs, supporting the design-build process from feasibility studies through project completion.
• Installation Services On-site installation of precast post-tensioned concrete tanks including base slabs, panel installation, and watertight sealing performed by experienced construction crews.
• Turnkey Wastewater Plants Complete turnkey wastewater plant solutions covering process mechanical scope, supporting project efficiency, cost savings, and environmental stewardship.

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed construction of 4.2MG reactor tank in 18 weeks on-site
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Lindsay (Lindsay Family of Brands)coreOthersDutchland was acquired by Lindsay and expanded to now have 9 locations nationwide. The company is proudly part of the Lindsay Family of Brands, which started with precast concrete and has evolved into providing solutions for steel and special environmental products. Todd Hadorn serves as Vice President of Human Resources as part of Lindsay leadership team.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Natgun Corporation: Natgun (now part of Therma Holdings) is a long-established US producer of precast prestressed concrete tanks for water and wastewater applications. It competes head-to-head with Dutchland on municipal water storage, wastewater treatment, and engineered tank projects, using a similar precast concrete technology platform.
• Jensen Precast: Jensen Precast is a multi-region US manufacturer of precast concrete products including utility vaults, water and wastewater tanks, and engineered structures. It competes with Dutchland on municipal water/wastewater tank projects and shares the design-build and custom-engineered positioning, though Jensen has a broader precast product portfolio.
• Containment Solutions, Inc. Containment Solutions manufactures fiberglass and steel underground and above-ground storage tanks for water, wastewater, and fuel applications. It directly competes with Dutchland on municipal and industrial water/wastewater storage projects, primarily with alternative tank materials (fiberglass, steel) rather than concrete.
• DN Tanks: DN Tanks is widely regarded as the largest US producer of wire-wound prestressed concrete tanks for water and wastewater storage, making it the most direct competitor to Dutchland in precast concrete water and wastewater tank infrastructure. Both companies serve municipal water and wastewater customers with similar design-build capabilities.
• Crom Corporation: Crom Corporation manufactures prestressed concrete tanks for potable water, wastewater, and industrial liquid storage across the United States. It is a direct specialty competitor to Dutchland, with overlapping product lines (water storage, wastewater treatment) and similar municipal/government customer base.
• Xerxes Corporation: Xerxes Corporation (a division of Shawcor) is a leading North American manufacturer of underground fiberglass storage tanks for water, wastewater, and stormwater applications. It is a direct competitor to Dutchland in the water/wastewater storage tank segment with an alternative material platform (fiberglass vs. precast concrete).

Broad incumbents

• Oldcastle Infrastructure: Oldcastle Infrastructure (CRH plc) is a leading North American producer of infrastructure products including concrete pipe, precast structures, and water management solutions. It is a broad incumbent overlapping Dutchland on water/wastewater precast tanks while serving a far wider portfolio of infrastructure end-markets.
• Forterra: Forterra is one of the largest US manufacturers of concrete and clay products, including precast concrete structures for water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure. It competes with Dutchland at the margin on precast concrete tank products while serving a much broader infrastructure customer base across pipe, precast, and drainage categories.
• Arcosa, Inc. Arcosa is a diversified US infrastructure products manufacturer spanning construction products (including precast concrete structures), engineered steel tanks, and transportation equipment. Its engineered steel storage tank business overlaps Dutchland's water and wastewater tank applications, while its precast concrete segment competes on larger infrastructure tank projects.
• Therma Holdings (parent of Natgun): Therma Holdings acquired Natgun and is a US-focused operator of specialty concrete and infrastructure services for water and industrial markets. As the parent of Natgun, it competes directly with Dutchland across precast concrete tank and related water/wastewater infrastructure services, with a broader portfolio of specialty infrastructure businesses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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