Anchorage Sand and Gravel

What Anchorage Sand and Gravel does

Anchorage Sand & Gravel Co., Inc. (AS&G) is an Alaska-based wholesale construction materials supplier that has operated for over 85 years, currently functioning as a subsidiary of Knife River Corporation. The company serves the Alaska construction market across multiple integrated divisions: ABI Cement (Portland cement Type I/II and Type III distributed through terminals in Anchorage and Fairbanks), aggregate/sand/gravel from the Klatt Pit and Palmer Mining Site, Concrete Ready-Mix, Masonry/Block/Stone, Dimond Fabricators (rebar since 1972), Pre-Cast Concrete Company (acquired in 2000), Prestressed Concrete (capable of producing Alaska DOT Deck Bulb Tee girders up to 170 feet), Building Materials (concrete accessories, forming supplies, sealants, underlayments from brands including MAPEI, Pecora, and BASF), Rail to Road transloading services from Fairbanks, and Sacked Goods.

The company operates at least nine distinct facility locations across Anchorage and Fairbanks, covering cement import terminals, rebar fabrication, precast manufacturing, ready-mix dispatch, aggregate pit scale house, retail building materials store, mining operations, disposal/snow dump site, and rail transloading. AS&G was the first producer of prestressed concrete in Alaska in 1959. Customer segments are split between commercial and infrastructure construction contractors (primary, including government work for AKDOT) and individual/residential DIY buyers. The go-to-market model is sales-led, with dedicated sales representatives and division-specific contact desks rather than self-serve or digital-first purchasing. Pricing is unit-based (per ton, cubic yard, sheet, or bag), with no publicly disclosed price list and some products requiring direct quote.

Name

Anchorage Sand and Gravel

Legal name

Anchorage Sand & Gravel Co., Inc.

Website

https://anchsand.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Anchorage Sand & Gravel is an 85-year-old Alaska construction materials supplier and Knife River subsidiary that produces and distributes cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, rebar, precast/prestressed concrete, and masonry products to contractors, government, and DIY customers across Anchorage and Fairbanks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Materials Supply

NAICS

Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273), Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390)

SIC

Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030), Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272), Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211)

akta.pro primary industry

Sand & Gravel Extraction & Processing (IMAKAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concrete, Cement & Aggregates Retail (Bagged Mix, Sand, Gravel) (CRAIAEAG), Asphalt Aggregates & Specialty Aggregates (Rail Ballast, Riprap, Lightweight) (IMADAAAJ)

Keywords

• Construction materials supply
• Aggregate and sand production
• Ready-mix concrete delivery
• Precast concrete manufacturing
• Rail-to-road transloading

Headquarters

HQ city

Anchorage

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Sales: Sale of construction materials including cement, concrete, aggregates, sand, gravel, masonry products, rebar, building materials, and precast concrete products
2. Rail to Road Transloading Services: Transloading and cross-docking services for rail shipments, handling dry bulk solids, construction materials, bulk liquids, and machinery

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Anchorage Sand and Gravel supplies construction materials and related services to the Alaska market through dedicated operating divisions. Its portfolio includes Portland cement (ABI Cement), aggregates, sand and gravel, ready-mix concrete, masonry/block/stone, rebar fabrication (Dimond Fabricators), precast and prestressed concrete products, building materials/chemicals, and rail-to-road transloading services out of Fairbanks. The company serves construction contractors, government infrastructure projects (including AKDOT), and residential/DIY customers via direct sales across Anchorage and Fairbanks facilities.

Product overview

Anchorage Sand and Gravel is a construction materials supplier operating primarily in Alaska, offering a diverse portfolio of building materials organized into distinct divisions and product categories. The core offerings include ABI Cement (Portland cement Type I/II and Type III), Aggregate/Sand/Gravel products from their Klatt Pit operation, Concrete Ready-Mix, Masonry/Block/Stone products, and Rebar (through Dimond Fabricators). The company also operates specialized divisions including Precast Concrete Company (PCC) for precast solutions, Prestressed Concrete for bridge/construction applications, and Rail to Road transloading services from Fairbanks. Additional product lines include Building Materials (concrete accessories, forming supplies, chemicals, sealants from brands like Pecora and MAPEI), and various sacked goods. The company has been in operation for over 85 years and operates multiple facilities including terminals in Anchorage and Fairbanks, the Palmer Mining Site, and the Sand Lake Disposal facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ABI Cement (Alaska Basic Industries) Portland cement supplied throughout Alaska through terminals in Anchorage (Port of Anchorage) and Fairbanks. Offers Type I/II Portland Cement for general construction and Type III Portland Cement for specialty construction needs.
• Dimond Fabricators Rebar Rebar fabrication serving the Alaska market since 1972, offering Dual Grade Rebar, Corrosion Resistant Rebar (epoxy coated, galvanized, fiberglass), and Welded Wire Mesh in various gauges.
• Precast Concrete Company (PCC) Wide range of precast concrete solutions including underground electrical structures, box culverts, wall panels, landscaping products, communication and electrical vaults, junction boxes, load centers, panels, retaining wall systems, traffic and parking lot supplies, revetment systems, utilidors, and custom products.
• Prestressed Concrete Pre-stressed concrete products for bridge and deck construction, dams, retaining walls, pavements, poles, and piling. Produces AKDOT 42", 54" and 66" Deck Bulb Tee girders with lengths up to 170 feet.
• Rail to Road Transloading Transloading and cross-docking service that transfers products from rail to truck/semi at the Fairbanks facility. Handles dry bulk solids, construction materials, bulk liquids, and machinery/oversized goods.
• Concrete Ready-Mix Ready-mix concrete products delivered by cubic yard from the Anchorage facility, available via dispatch including self-consolidating concrete (SCC) and standard mixes.
• Aggregate, Sand and Gravel Bulk aggregates, sand, and gravel products sold by bag, cubic yard (quarter/half/three-quarter/full), or bulk ton from the Klatt Pit facility, including pea gravel, pit run, chip products, masonry sand, sewer filter rock/landscape rock, and winter traction sand.
• Masonry, Block, and Stone Masonry supplies including concrete blocks, architectural split face block (7-scored), and natural stone veneer products (Pioneer Blue, Montana Bronze, White Quartzite).
• Building Materials Wide range of building materials including concrete accessories, forming supplies, masonry supplies, general construction materials, sealants (Pecora), chemical admixtures (PlaniLevel, Planicrete, Primer products), and concrete forming hardware.
• Sacked Goods Bagged cement and construction materials in various sizes including 60 lb bags, 94 lb sacks, jumbo supersacks (1.0, 1.5, 2.0 ton), high-strength concrete mix, multi-purpose concrete mix, mortar mix, C-Crete, and bagged aggregates.
• Palmer Mining Site Mining operation in Palmer, Alaska supporting aggregate supply for the Anchorage Sand and Gravel operations.
• Sand Lake Disposal & Snow Dump Site Disposal and snow dump site facility in Anchorage for construction materials and snow.

Quantifiable outcome

• Deck Bulb Tee girders up to 170 feet in length for longer spans

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered industry, local and parent.

• Alaska Rock Products AssociationindustryOthersProfessional industry association membership for rock products and aggregates manufacturers in Alaska
• Alaska Safety AllianceindustryOthersSafety industry association membership focused on workplace safety in Alaska
• Alaska Trucking AssociationindustryOthersState trucking industry association membership
• American Concrete InstituteindustryOthersNational concrete industry institute membership for technical standards and best practices
• Anchorage Chamber of CommercelocalOthersLocal business chamber membership for Anchorage area businesses
• Anchorage Economic Development CorporationlocalOthersEconomic development organization membership supporting Anchorage business growth
• Anchorage Home Builders AssociationindustryOthersHome building industry association membership connecting with residential contractors
• Associated Builders and Contractors of AlaskaindustryOthersConstruction industry association membership for builders and contractors
• Associated General Contractors of AlaskaindustryOthersMajor construction industry association membership representing general contractors
• Construction Specification InstituteindustryOthersIndustry association for construction specification professionals
• National Precast Concrete AssociationindustryOthersPrecast concrete industry association; AS&G's Precast division is recognized by NPCA for quality products
• National Ready Mixed Concrete AssociationindustryOthersReady mixed concrete industry association membership
• Resource Development CouncilindustryOthersAlaska resource development industry council membership
• Knife River CorporationparentStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company - AS&G is a division/subsidiary of Knife River Corporation

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Knife River Corporation: Parent company of Anchorage Sand & Gravel and a major publicly traded aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and asphalt producer across the Western US and Alaska. Operates the same business lines as AS&G (aggregates, cement, ready-mix, precast) but at significantly larger scale across multiple states.
• CalPortland: Major cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates producer serving the Western US including Pacific Northwest markets. Comparable to AS&G in its integrated materials portfolio and regional market focus, providing direct competitive overlap in cement and aggregate supply.
• Lehigh Hanson: Heidelberg Materials subsidiary operating cement, ready-mix, and aggregates businesses across North America including Alaska. Directly comparable as a major cement and aggregates producer with similar product categories to AS&G's ABI Cement and aggregate divisions.

Broad incumbents

• Holcim US: One of the largest cement, ready-mix, and aggregates producers in the US as part of global Holcim Group. Broader geographic and product portfolio than AS&G, but overlapping in core building materials categories and serving similar commercial/infrastructure customer segments.
• Martin Marietta Materials: Largest US producer of aggregates and a major ready-mix concrete and asphalt producer. While primarily focused on Lower 48 states with limited Alaska presence, it represents the strategic aggregator peer that AS&G could potentially be sold to for North American footprint expansion.
• Vulcan Materials Company: The nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major asphalt and ready-mix concrete producer. Comparable to AS&G in aggregates operations but operates at vastly larger scale across the continental US without meaningful Alaska exposure.
• Summit Materials: Vertically integrated construction materials company producing aggregates, cement, and ready-mix concrete primarily in the Western US and Midwest. Comparable business model and product mix to AS&G, though at significantly larger scale and without Alaska operations.

Emerging players

• Granite Construction: Major heavy civil contractor and construction materials producer operating across the Western US including Alaska projects. While primarily a contractor rather than materials supplier, its materials division and Alaska project work create comparable customer base and operational geography to AS&G.

Regional players

• Cruz Construction: Alaska-based heavy civil construction company serving the state's infrastructure, mining, and energy sectors. Operates in the same Alaska market as AS&G and represents a major customer/competitor for Alaska construction materials, providing a regional comparison point for market dynamics.
• Westcon Construction: Alaska-based general contractor providing heavy civil, commercial, and industrial construction services across the state. Competes with AS&G's customers and shares the Alaska-only geographic exposure, serving as a regional barometer for Alaska construction demand trends.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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