Ligchine International Corporation

Name

Ligchine International Corporation

Legal name

Ligchine International

Website

https://ligchine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Concrete Equipment (Mixers, Pumps, Batching) (IMAHAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pavers & Road Construction Equipment (IMAHAAAI)

Keywords

• Laser-guided concrete screeds
• Boom-operated screeds
• Drive-in screeds
• Concrete placement equipment
• Flatwork construction machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Floyds Knobs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laser-Guided Screed Equipment Sales: Primary revenue from the sale of laser-guided boom-operated screeds (ST60, LS120, LS180, SCREEDSAVER ELITE-D, PRO PLUS, ULTRA PLUS, MAX PLUS, MAX PLUS E) and drive-in screeds (SPIDERSCREED). Machines range from compact skid-steer attachments to heavy-duty heavy boom machines.
2. Material Placement & Handling Equipment: Sale of E-Z PLACER concrete placer/line dragger, E-Z Grader skid-steer attachment, and Original Power Buggy ride-on material mover — acquired product lines that expand the company's product portfolio beyond screeds.
3. Financing & Leasing Services: Partnership with third-party finance company (JR Capital) to offer leasing and financing plans for equipment acquisition, providing revenue through referral/affiliate arrangements.
4. Parts, Service & Support: 24/7 service and support availability including replacement parts through the service department. Mobile app provides user manuals, service videos, and support access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Ligchine International Corporation designs and manufactures laser-guided boom-operated and drive-in concrete screed machines used to automate flat-finishing of concrete slabs. The product portfolio includes the ST60, LS120, LS180, SCREEDSAVER ELITE-D, PRO PLUS, ULTRA PLUS, MAX PLUS, and MAX PLUS E boom screeds, the SPIDERSCREED drive-in screed, and supporting material handling equipment including the E-Z PLACER concrete placer and Original Power Buggy ride-on material mover. All machines are 3D-ready and compatible with Topcon and Leica machine control systems for use in commercial flatwork, warehouse floor, and exterior paving applications.

Product overview

Ligchine International Corporation designs and manufactures laser-guided concrete screeds and related construction equipment. The product portfolio comprises two main categories: Boom-Operated Screeds (ST60, LS120, LS180, SCREEDSAVER ELITE-D, SCREEDSAVER PRO PLUS, SCREEDSAVER ULTRA PLUS, SCREEDSAVER MAX PLUS, SCREEDSAVER MAX PLUS E) and Drive-In Screeds (SPIDERSCREED). Supporting equipment includes the E-Z PLACER concrete placer and ORIGINAL POWER BUGGY material mover. Optional 3D positioning systems (Topcon 3D LPS and Leica 3D) enable contoured concrete paving. Various screed head options are available in lengths from 8 to 14 feet. All machines can be custom-configured with 3D machine control systems and are designed for commercial flatwork and exterior paving applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SCREEDSAVER®: Line of laser-guided boom-operated and drive-in concrete screeds including ELITE-D, PRO PLUS, ULTRA PLUS, and MAX PLUS models.
• SPIDERSCREED®
• SPIDERSCREED®
• LS180™
• LS120™
• ST60™
• E-Z PLACER™
• Original Power Buggy™
• 3D LPS Paving System
• Leica 3D System

Products and services

• ST60 Laser-Guided Boom Screed Attachment Industry's first laser-guided boom-screed attachment for skid steers, telehandlers, and wheel loaders. Features a 7.5-foot boom reach and 8-foot screed head with a roller design, LS-B200W laser receivers as standard, and optional 3D machine control. Built for smaller contractors and skid steer owners entering laser-guided screeding.
• LS120 Laser-Guided Screed Laser-guided concrete screed designed for smaller contractors seeking an affordable entry into laser-guided screeding. Features an 8-foot screed head, 16-foot boom reach, 3-wheel steering, joystick controls, and Ligchine's advanced frame leveling technology. Transportable with a standard 3/4-ton truck and trailer.
• LS180 Laser-Guided Screed Laser-guided boom screed built on the SCREEDSAVER MAX PLUS platform featuring a revolutionary 360-degree rotating undercarriage. Includes a 9-foot screed head, 18-foot boom reach, SCREEDSHIFT technology, Honda iGX800 engine, Topcon LS-B200W 2D laser receivers, and 3D-readiness for contoured slope work.
• SCREEDSAVER ELITE-D Large boom-operated laser-guided concrete screed with an 18-foot heavy-duty boom and 10-foot high performance head. Includes front wheel drive with rear wheel assist, Scanreco remote control system, and a 33-gallon on-board fluid tank for high-volume commercial pours.
• SCREEDSAVER PRO PLUS Laser-guided concrete screed described as the culmination of 15 years of screed engineering. Features SCREEDSHIFT pivoting frame, 360-degree hydraulic pivoting undercarriage, 11-foot High Performance head, and a Yanmar 36.9 HP diesel engine. Award winner at World of Concrete 2024 and 2025.
• SCREEDSAVER ULTRA PLUS Heavy-duty boom-operated laser-guided screed with a 20-foot ultra heavy-duty boom and 11-foot High Performance Head (optional 12.5-foot). Powered by a Kubota V1505T turbo diesel engine with all-wheel drive, an elevated operator's station with captain's seat and joystick controls, and the SCREEDVIEW camera system.
• SCREEDSAVER MAX PLUS Laser-guided concrete screed featuring a built-in diagnostic touchscreen, the patent-pending ScreedShift pivoting frame offering up to 5'3\" of side-to-side screed head movement, Topcon laser receivers, and a quiet Honda gasoline engine. Debuted at World of Concrete in June 2021.
• SCREEDSAVER MAX PLUS E Electric-powered laser-guided concrete screed and the industry's first 100% lithium-ion screed. Uses an EDRIVE 48-volt electrically driven hydraulic power unit with 48V lithium-ion battery storage and a built-in diagnostic touchscreen for safe indoor and climate-sensitive environment operation.
• SPIDERSCREED Drive-In Screed Compact, lightweight, maneuverable drive-in laser-guided concrete screed designed for upper deck concrete and slab-on-grade applications. Features a 100% TIG welded tubular aluminum cage design weighing approximately 1,280 lbs and a patent-pending 3-wheel Versa-Drive system with independent zero-turn drive and Ligchine's patented machine leveling system.
• E-Z PLACER Self-propelled, remote-operated all-in-one concrete placer machine and line dragger acquired from Remont, LLC. Provides up to 27-foot material placement reach through a 4 or 5-inch delivery line with a two-section boom and 360-degree swivel, powered by a 13HP Honda GX390 gas engine.
• E-Z Grader Skid Steer Attachment Skid-steer attachment for grading applications featuring a built-in roller compactor, retractable ripper shanks, and deployable wings. Compatible with all leading skid steer brands and capable of 2D and 3D grading. Awarded the 2025 Asphalt Contractor Top 30 Editor's Choice Award.
• Original Power Buggy Ride-On Material Mover Ride-on material mover for concrete, stone, and mulch with simultaneous dump and drive capability. Available in five models (PB16, PB16E, PB16LP, EPB48-16, IPB21) with capacities up to 21 cubic feet and payload up to 3,200 lbs. Acquired from The Power Buggy Company in November 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• Contractors report pouring hundreds of yards of concrete in the same time it would take to pour 50 yards without the machine
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic, regional and supporting.

• Leica Geosystems (via FAMC)coreTechnology or Integration · 19 January 2026Partnership with FAMC to deliver Leica 3D screeding solution for concrete applications. Ligchine became first in the industry to offer laser-guided screeds compatible with both Topcon and Leica machine control technology. Enables contractors to use existing Leica systems without retraining. Works indoors, outdoors, and in GPS-obstructed areas. Announced January 2026.
• The Power Buggy CompanystrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 November 2025Acquisition of The Power Buggy Company, announced November 14, 2025. The Power Buggy is a quick and versatile ride-on material mover with a legacy in concrete construction dating to the late 1960s. Previously owned by Terex Corporation and DiGeronimo Companies (Indy Equipment and Supply). The Power Buggy Company relocated from Independence, Ohio to Ligchine's headquarters in Darien, WI.
• Youngman RichardsonregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 May 2023New Zealand distributor for Ligchine products, announced May 30, 2023. Phil Fairfield, contact person. Provides sales, service, and support of Ligchine's complete line of laser-guided boom-operated and drive-in concrete screeds to New Zealand.
• Remont, LLCstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 September 2022Acquisition of the E-Z Placer concrete placer and line dragger product line from Remont, LLC, announced September 7, 2022. The E-Z Placer was introduced at World of Concrete 2022. Remont's founder Michael Troyer noted Ligchine's focus on quality and customer service as rationale for the acquisition.
• Visual Projects / All States Concrete EquipmentregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 March 2020Distribution agreement for Middle East region, announced March 2020. Visual Projects led by Ahmad Abdel-Majeed and All States Concrete Equipment led by Mario Florio and Peter Paras. Serves the Middle East market.
• MBW Europe Ltd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 January 2020Exclusive distributor for United Kingdom and Ireland for Ligchine's laser-guided boom and drive-in screed machines, effective January 2020. MBW Europe Ltd. recognized for excellent service and support in the region.
• Topcon Positioning SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Topcon to offer the 3D LPS (Local Positioning System) for concrete paving. The system uses automatic tracking Robotic Total Station to maintain screed position at 20 times per second via radio signal. Operates indoors/outdoors without GPS dependency. Open architecture allows transfer between machines. First announced as part of Ligchine's 3D paving system offering.
• PROTYMregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPoland-based distributor for Ligchine products. Kamil Stefani, contact person. Phone: +48 61 653 48 95. Serves the Polish market through PROTYM's modern solutions platform.
• MADEWELL PRODUCTSregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralia-based distributor for Ligchine products. Partnership announced April 2024. MADEWELL PRODUCTS is known for carrying the best brands in the industry and providing unmatched service and support. Phone: 1300995703.
• LEIS MaquinariasregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChile and Argentina distributor for Ligchine products. Juan Cortez Aravena, contact person. Phone: (56-2) 2490 81 00. LEIS Maquinarias serves as Ligchine's representative at EXPO EDIFICA in Chile.
• East Atlantic Trading CompanyregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrazil-based distributor for Ligchine products. Contacts: Wagner Vieira (561-654-8614) and Wasni Vieira (5527988311902). Serves the Brazilian market.
• UAB BETONO ZONAregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLithuania-based distributor for Ligchine products. Gintas Siauciunas, contact person. Phone: +37046422144. Serves the Lithuanian market.
• DAEWON INTERNATIONAL COregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKorea-based distributor for Ligchine products. Kim Deuk, Sales Manager. Tel: +82.2.578.1555. Mobile: +82.10.8966.0471. Fax: +82.2.579.4471. Serves the Korean market.
• BROMBERG Y CIA S.A.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUruguay-based distributor for Ligchine products. Robert Woelke, contact person. Phone: 59823557770. Mobile: 59894694723. Serves the Uruguayan market.
• American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)supportingOthersDisplay of ASCC logo on Ligchine's website and materials, indicating membership or industry association. ASCC is the leading concrete contractor organization in the U.S.
• American Concrete Institute (ACI)supportingOthersDisplay of ACI logo on Ligchine's website and materials, indicating industry alignment or certification recognition. ACI is the leading authority on concrete technology and standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Wacker Neuson: Global OEM of light and compact construction equipment including concrete vibrators, screeds, and compaction machinery. Larger, publicly listed incumbent that competes in adjacent categories and serves similar flatwork contractors, but does not specialize in laser-guided boom screeds.
• Bartell Global: Manufacturer of concrete and surface preparation equipment, including power screeds, vibratory screeds, and trowels. Competes with Ligchine at the smaller/owner-operator end where drive-in screeds and power screeds overlap.
• Husqvarna Construction: Division of Husqvarna Group offering concrete surfacing, sawing, and drilling equipment plus selected screeding tools. Targets the same flatwork contractor base with a broader portfolio than Ligchine, including grinders and surface prep equipment.
• Multiquip (MQ): Long-established manufacturer of compaction, concrete, and light construction equipment. Broad portfolio addressing overlapping contractor segments with screeds, mixers, and trowels. Larger and broader than Ligchine but not laser-screed specialized.

Others

• Putzmeister: Concrete pumping and placement equipment manufacturer (now part of Sany). Adjacent not direct: deals with placement/transport of concrete rather than screeding/finishing, but serves the same concrete contractor value chain and overlapping project sites.

Emerging players

• Bid-Well Corporation: Manufacturer of concrete paving equipment for bridge decks, roads, and slabs. Comparable use cases (large concrete pours with flatness/levelness requirements) but generally heavier-class bridge/road paving machinery than Ligchine's commercial flatwork focus.
• Crain Enterprises: Niche manufacturer of concrete placement, screeding, and surface preparation tools. Smaller scope than Ligchine, focused more on hand tools and walk-behind screeds for residential and small commercial flatwork.

Direct peers

• MBW Europe / MBW Inc. UK-based screed manufacturer that serves as Ligchine's exclusive distributor for the UK and Ireland. Produces walk-behind and ride-on screeds that compete in the same flatwork contractor segment.
• Somero Enterprises: Public company (NASDAQ: SOMS-less; OTC: SMFT) and the dominant global manufacturer of laser-guided concrete screeds. Directly named by Ligchine customers as the primary alternative. Competes head-to-head in boom screeds with similar specifications, target customers (flatwork contractors), and 3D machine control integrations.
• Allen Engineering Corporation: U.S. manufacturer of concrete placement, screeding, and finishing equipment, including ride-on screeds and associated tools. Multiple Ligchine sales hires (Jason Morris, Andrew Hook) came directly from Allen Engineering, underscoring direct competitive overlap in sales channels and product categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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