What Concrete Industries does

Concrete Industries, Inc. is a Lincoln, Nebraska-based wholesale manufacturer of precast and prestressed concrete building products, established in its current form in 1974 from predecessor entities dating to 1929, and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of NEBCO, Inc. The company produces an integrated portfolio covering structural systems (hollowcore slabs, double tees, bridge girders, beams and columns), envelope systems (Gr-8 and THiN-Wall insulated wall panels), utility products (reinforced concrete pipe and manholes, 12"-96" diameters), rebar fabrication, and a general building-materials distribution line. Its production technology includes the THiN-Wall insulated wall panel system with exclusive vacuum-lift processing and R-22 continuous insulation, and a U.S. license to Echo Engineering's (Belgium) European hollowcore technology. Concrete Industries has held continuous PCI certification since 1956 and operates an in-house General Testing Laboratory founded in 1962.

The company serves a defined regional market spanning greater Nebraska plus parts of Iowa and Kansas, with customers in healthcare (Bryan Health), higher education and K-12 (University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln Public Schools, Southeast Community College, Wisner-Pilger), government (Lancaster County, Lincoln Airport Authority), and commercial/enterprise (Hudl, Oxbow Animal Health, Assurity, Sandhills Publishing). The business model is sales-led B2B, with project-based custom quotes (no standard price list) and multi-year contracts; products are custom-fabricated to project specifications and delivered on in-house trucks directly to job sites on planned construction schedules. The company positions itself as an early-stage design partner to general contractors, offering precast/prestressed concrete erection services and LEED-compatible product specifications. With 101-250 employees, Concrete Industries is a mid-sized regional player in a capital-intensive industry where continuous certification, licensed production technology, and integrated delivery capability constitute the primary competitive moat.

Name

Concrete Industries

Legal name

Concrete Industries, Inc.

Website

https://concreteindustries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Concrete Industries is a Lincoln, Nebraska-based wholesale manufacturer of precast and prestressed concrete products — including hollowcore, bridge girders, insulated wall panels, concrete pipe, and rebar — serving general contractors in healthcare, education, government, and commercial construction across Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precast Concrete Building Products

NAICS

Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390), Concrete Pipe, Brick, and Block Manufacturing (32733), Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (238120)

SIC

Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272)

akta.pro primary industry

Precast Concrete Products (IMADAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concrete Pipe, Box Culverts & Drainage Structures (IMADAAAD), Concrete Reinforcement Accessories & Fibers (IMADAAAF)

Keywords

• Precast concrete products
• Prestressed concrete manufacturing
• Bridge girder systems
• Concrete pipe supply
• Rebar fabrication services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lincoln

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Precast/Prestressed Concrete Products: Custom-produced precast and prestressed concrete components including beams, columns, bridge girders, hollowcore slabs, double tees, and insulated wall panels for construction projects.
2. Building Materials and Supplies: Forming and paving accessories, rebar, wire mesh, repair mortars, grouts, epoxies, insulation, chemicals, waterproofing materials, and rental forming items.
3. Rebar Fabrication Services: Full-service reinforcing steel fabrication including bid proposals, placing drawings, shearing, bending, and delivery services.
4. Concrete Pipe Products: Reinforced concrete pipe in various shapes (circular, elliptical) and sizes, along with manholes, inlets, outlets, and box sections.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Concrete Industries manufactures and supplies custom-produced precast and prestressed concrete building components for commercial, educational, healthcare, government, and infrastructure construction projects. Core products include hollowcore slabs, bridge girders, double tees, beams, columns, insulated wall panels, reinforced concrete pipe, and rebar fabrication, delivered directly to job sites across Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas.

Product overview

Concrete Industries offers a comprehensive portfolio of precast and prestressed concrete products for the construction industry. The company's core offerings include structural systems (Beams/Columns, Double Tees, Bridge Girders, Hollowcore slabs), envelope systems (Insulated Wall Panels including Gr-8 Wall and THiN-Wall products), utility products (Concrete Pipe, Rebar), and building materials. These products work together as integrated building systems, with Hollowcore and Double Tees serving as floor/roof deck systems supported by Beams and Columns, while Insulated Wall Panels provide the building envelope. The company operates as a single unified product line focused on precast concrete construction, serving the greater Nebraska area as well as parts of Iowa and Kansas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hollowcore High-strength, pre-stressed concrete floor and roof deck system with strategically engineered longitudinal cores that reduce weight while increasing load capacity and span capability. Produced in 8-inch, 12-inch, and 16-inch thicknesses with 4-foot standard width, used in commercial, residential, parking, and institutional buildings.
• Bridge Girders Precast/prestressed bridge girders used to support bridge decks and traffic loads for short to medium span bridges, providing low-maintenance and durable solutions for State and County bridges. Manufactured in NU Girder Section for longer spans and IT Girder Sections for shorter spans.
• Double Tees
• Beams and Columns
• Concrete Pipe Reinforced concrete pipe with proven service life exceeding 100 years, offering structural integrity, hydraulic efficiency, versatility, and ease of installation. Manufactured in round or elliptical shapes with diameters from 12 inches through 96 inches, including manholes and box sections, for culverts, storm sewers, and sanitary sewers.
• Insulated Wall Panels (Gr-8 Wall and THiN-Wall)
• Rebar Fabrication Full-service reinforcing steel fabrication providing custom fabrication to meet project needs, available in Black and Epoxy Gr.60, with limited sizes of Gr.40 and Weldable Gr. A706. Services include accurate bid proposals, placing drawings, shearing, bending, and timely delivery.
• Building Materials Supply

Named customers9 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NEBCO, Inc.coreOthers · 1 January 1974Parent company. Concrete Industries is a NEBCO, Inc. company. NEBCO also founded General Testing Laboratory in 1962 to provide quality control for concrete products.
• Echo EngineeringcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology licensing partner. Echo Engineering (Belgium, Europe) developed hollowcore technology in the early 1960s and sells equipment and industry know-how worldwide. Concrete Industries delivers this innovative technology in the United States.
• Owens CorningminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuilding materials supplier. Owens Corning insulation products (3/4" - 3" in stock, 15 psi & 25 psi) sold through Concrete Industries building materials division.
• Ready Mixed ConcreteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnother NEBCO, Inc. company that supplies ready-mixed concrete. Worked alongside Concrete Industries on projects such as the UNL Allen Training Complex with approximately 3,500 cubic yards poured.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• NEBCO Ready Mixed Concrete: Sister company within the NEBCO family supplying ready-mix concrete. Operates in the same geography with adjacent product offering; co-supplies major projects (e.g., UNL Allen Training Complex).
• Echo Engineering (Belgium): European licensor of hollowcore slip-forming technology that Concrete Industries uses. Comparable as a precast technology ecosystem player and indirect competitor in hollowcore-enabled markets.

Direct peers

• High Concrete Group: PCI-certified precast/prestressed manufacturer serving the Mid-Atlantic and beyond with architectural precast, structural precast, and hollowcore systems. Direct competitor for institutional, parking, and commercial projects of similar size and complexity.
• Coreslab Structures: Multi-plant North American precast/prestressed producer with hollowcore, architectural precast, and structural products. Comparable in scale, certified product lines, and project-based B2B sales to GCs.
• Wells Concrete: Upper Midwest precast/prestressed producer serving Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and surrounding states with architectural and structural precast, hollowcore, and wall panels. Comparable regional play with similar multi-state service model.
• Molin Concrete Products: Regional precast manufacturer based in Minnesota serving the Upper Midwest with architectural precast, structural products, and insulated wall panels. Comparable size and product portfolio to Concrete Industries.
• EnCon Companies: Multi-regional U.S. precast producer specializing in structural and architectural precast/prestressed concrete for parking, commercial, and institutional buildings. Comparable in scope of total-precast building systems.
• Tindall Corporation: Regional precast/prestressed concrete manufacturer operating plants across the South and Mid-Atlantic. Directly comparable in product mix (beams, columns, hollowcore, wall panels, total precast systems) and B2B sales motion to construction GCs.

Broad incumbents

• Oldcastle Infrastructure (CRH): National infrastructure products division of CRH plc offering concrete pipe, precast structures, and drainage products. Direct overlap on concrete pipe and manhole products; competes for larger infrastructure bids.
• Forterra: Large national concrete pipe and precast manufacturer with significant U.S. infrastructure exposure. Comparable on reinforced concrete pipe and drainage products; broader portfolio than Concrete Industries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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