What PENTA ENGINEERING CORPORATION does

PENTA Engineering Corporation is a privately held, full-service consulting, engineering, and EPC/EPCM firm founded in 1986 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The company delivers multi-discipline engineering (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, process, and environmental) and single-source EPC/EPCM project execution to industrial clients in cement, lime, mining and metals, industrial sand, coal, and supplementary cementitious materials. PENTA reports nearly 3,000 completed projects across 40+ countries and operates through four business units: PEC Consulting Group (feasibility and financial studies), PENTA Engineering Company (detailed engineering), PENTA Industrial Corporation (EPC/EPCM execution), and PENTA India Technical Consultants (global engineering delivery).

The firm operates from four offices — St. Louis (HQ), Tucson, Johns Creek, and Navi Mumbai — and employs between 51 and 100 staff. Its core technology stack includes 3D laser scanning (capturing over one million data points per second), BIM with Revit for design clash detection, SAP 2000 and DYNA 6.1 for pile foundation design, and finite element analysis for structural modeling. PENTA differentiates through modular/containerized system designs that compress construction schedules and a claimed perfect safety record with no lost time incidents.

PENTA's business model is project-based B2B engineering services sold through direct enterprise engagement. Revenue is generated under multi-year EPC and EPCM contracts that provide clients single-point responsibility from concept feasibility through construction, commissioning, and closeout. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by project scope. The customer base is dominated by cement manufacturers (Monarch, Cementos Argos, Holcim, Caribbean Cement, Kuwait Cement, Ash Grove, Trinidad Cement) with additional exposure to mining, power generation, and — most recently — roofing materials via a January 2025 partnership with IKO. The Mohan family retains significant ownership; Subhash B. Mohan is a founding member, and Manoj K. Mohan leads business development.

Name

PENTA ENGINEERING CORPORATION

Legal name

Penta Engineering Corporation

Website

https://penta.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

PENTA Engineering Corporation is a privately held, full-service EPC/EPCM firm founded in 1986, delivering multi-discipline engineering and single-source project execution to industrial clients in cement, lime, mining, and supplementary cementitious materials across 40+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Services: Multi-discipline engineering services including civil/structural, mechanical, electrical, process & environmental engineering. Services span from conceptual feasibility through detailed engineering with construction and commissioning support.
2. EPC/EPCM Project Execution: Full project execution under EPC (Engineer/Procure/Construct) or EPCM (Engineer/Procure/Construction Management) contracts. Provides single source responsibility for complete project delivery including construction, commissioning and project closeout.
3. Consulting Services (via PEC Consulting Group): Comprehensive feasibility, market and financial studies for industrial markets globally, specializing in early project development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PENTA Engineering Corporation is a full-service international consulting, engineering, and EPC/EPCM firm founded in 1986 that supports all phases of industrial project development from concept feasibility through detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, and project closeout. The firm delivers single-source responsibility across civil/structural, mechanical, electrical, process, and environmental engineering for cement, lime, mining, metals, industrial sand, coal, and supplementary cementitious materials facilities.

Product overview

PENTA Engineering Corporation is a full-service consulting, engineering, and EPC/EPCM firm founded in 1986, offering comprehensive industrial process design and engineering services. The company operates through four divisions: PEC Consulting Group (feasibility and financial studies), PENTA Engineering Company (multi-discipline engineering with 3D scanning and BIM capabilities), PENTA Industrial Corporation (EPC/EPCM execution), and PENTA India Technical Consultants (global engineering services). The portfolio includes specialized services for cement, lime, mining, metals, industrial sand, coal, and supplementary cementitious materials industries. Key service offerings span EPC & EPCM project delivery, 3D laser scanning and BIM modeling, air pollution control, alternative fuels, coal combustion residuals management, grinding systems, materials handling, storage facilities, and waste heat recovery. The company supports all phases of project development from concept to completion with a focus on decarbonization initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EPC & EPCM Services

Quantifiable outcome

• $1,000,000 in project and operational savings by siting storage dome closer to plant operations
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major, core, minor and strategic.

• IKO/Bismarck GranulesmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 January 2025PENTA is collaborating with IKO on their new $120+ million granule facility project in Bismarck, Missouri. IKO is a global leader in roofing and waterproofing products.
• PEC Consulting GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsulting division of PENTA specializing in early project development providing comprehensive feasibility, market and financial studies to industrial markets globally. Operates as an internal business unit.
• PENTA India Technical ConsultantscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary providing full range of engineering services worldwide. Part of PENTA's global service delivery network.
• PENTA Industrial CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPC/EPCM division executing construction, commissioning and project closeout. Provides complete project execution solution with specialization in bulk material handling/storage and industrial processing facilities.
• AvettaminorOthersAvetta is a contractor management platform. PENTA is listed as a member, indicating use of contractor safety and compliance management services.
• ISNminorOthersISN is a contractor management platform. PENTA is listed as a member, indicating use of contractor safety information management services.
• New Frontier MaterialsstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerBismarck Granules is partnering with New Frontier Materials to secure feedstock for the granule production process at the new Missouri facility.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FLSmidth: Denmark-based global supplier of equipment and EPC services for cement and minerals processing. Most direct competitor to PENTA in cement plant engineering and EPC/EPCM execution across mining and minerals verticals.
• KHD Humboldt Wedag: German engineering firm specializing in cement plant technology, pyroprocessing, and grinding systems. Competes directly with PENTA in cement plant modernizations, kiln conversions, and grinding system integration.
• Sinoma International Engineering: Chinese state-owned EPC contractor and the world's largest cement plant builder. Competes with PENTA for greenfield cement lines in emerging markets such as the $300M Jamaica plant PENTA delivered.
• ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions (Polysius): Major German EPC contractor for cement, mining, and minerals processing under the Polysius brand. Direct competitor to PENTA in large-scale cement plant construction and minerals processing engineering.
• Hatch Ltd: Canadian engineering and project management firm with strong mining, metals, and infrastructure practice. Comparable to PENTA's mining & metals vertical and EPC/EPCM delivery model for industrial clients.

Broad incumbents

• Worley Limited: Global engineering firm delivering energy, chemicals, and resources projects. Competes with PENTA in industrial EPC/M and construction management, but at much larger scale across broader end markets.
• Bechtel Corporation: One of the largest global EPC contractors, active in mining, minerals, and industrial infrastructure. Competes with PENTA for large industrial projects, though typically at much greater scale and broader scope.
• Jacobs Engineering (Critical Mission Solutions): Global professional services firm with significant infrastructure and industrial engineering presence. Indirect competitor for industrial capex projects where PENTA's clients overlap with Jacobs' industrial practice.
• Metso Corporation: Finland-based process equipment and services provider for aggregates, mining, and metals. Adjacent competitor in grinding systems, materials handling, and minerals processing — areas of PENTA's practice.

Regional players

• Black & Veatch: US-headquartered engineering and construction firm specializing in water, power, and industrial infrastructure. Comparable to PENTA in fly ash and CCR handling work (e.g., Prairie State project) and US regional delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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