Earle

What Earle does

Earle is a privately held, family-owned heavy civil construction company founded in 1968 by Walter R. Earle. Headquartered in Wall, New Jersey, and operating across New Jersey and Pennsylvania, the company provides vertically integrated heavy civil services for state transportation agencies, municipalities, and private developers. Following Walter R. Earle's passing in 2004, leadership transitioned to his three sons — Walter II (Rob), Thomas (TJ), and Michael Earle — who continue to run the business. Earle has 251–500 employees, has had zero multi-person layoffs in the past 15 years, and has been recognized as a Top Workplace in both New Jersey and the USA in 2025.

The company operates four core divisions: Asphalt & Aggregates (manufacturing of asphalt mixes and aggregates from multiple company-owned plants in Jackson, Burlington, Runnemede, and Morrisville, PA, with an AASHTO-accredited quality control lab); Heavy Civil Construction (grading, excavating, bridge construction, concrete paving, drainage and utilities, and asphalt paving); Pure Soil (New Jersey's first thermal treatment plant, founded 1991, providing soil decontamination via thermal desorption plus recycling of concrete, asphalt, brick, and rock); and Trucking / Material Transport (company-owned fleet with radio dispatch and GPS tracking serving the Northeast). Notable technology elements include the exclusive licensed EZ Street Ambient Asphalt Technology and exclusive USA rights to a patented oil refining technology acquired in 2017. Operations are supported by dedicated workforce programs including Earle University, the CDL Driving School (The Driving Academy, opened 2022), an Earn As You Learn apprenticeship, and a Veteran Academy.

Earle's business model is B2B project-based contracting with competitive public-sector bidding for highway, bridge, and infrastructure projects (e.g., the NJ Turnpike Authority, NJ Department of Transportation) and direct private contracts for residential and commercial site development (e.g., Lennar, D.R. Horton, Walters Group). Revenue is generated through four streams: heavy civil construction services, asphalt and aggregate materials sales, environmental remediation services (Pure Soil), and trucking/material transport. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific. The company carries no external institutional or private equity ownership, operates multiple wholly-owned subsidiaries (Earle American, Tri-State Asphalt, Pure Soil, The Driving Academy), and recently consolidated its residential/commercial operations under the Earle American Construction brand in February 2026.

Name

Earle

Legal name

Earle Company

Website

https://earleco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Earle is a family-owned heavy civil construction company founded in 1968, operating across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. It provides vertically integrated asphalt manufacturing, road and bridge construction, environmental remediation, and trucking services to state agencies, municipalities, and residential developers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Civil Construction

NAICS

Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (238120), Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (238190)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Management (Agency/Owner’s Rep) (IMAFAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Recycled Aggregates & C&D Materials Processing (RCA, RAP, Glass Aggregate) (IMAKAHAI)

Keywords

• Heavy civil construction
• Asphalt paving services
• Highway construction
• Environmental remediation
• Material transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Wall

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Heavy Civil Construction Services: Earle generates revenue through heavy civil construction projects including bridge construction, highway work, grading, excavating, and infrastructure development for government and private clients
2. Asphalt and Aggregate Materials: Production and sale of asphalt mixes and aggregates from company-owned manufacturing plants, serving both internal construction needs and external customers
3. Environmental Services: Soil remediation, thermal desorption, and recycling services through Pure Soil division, providing contaminated soil treatment and material reuse solutions
4. Trucking and Material Transport: Material transport services using company fleet with radio dispatch and GPS tracking for construction material delivery throughout the Northeast

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Earle is a vertically integrated, family-owned heavy civil construction firm founded in 1968 in New Jersey that self-performs road construction, highway paving, asphalt and aggregate manufacturing, environmental soil remediation, and bulk material trucking through dedicated operating divisions. The company serves state agencies, municipalities, and private developers with a combination of in-house material production, certified laboratory QA, and an owned equipment fleet.

Product overview

Earle is a heavy civil construction company offering a portfolio of construction services through specialized divisions. The company operates as a turnkey heavy civil contractor with four core divisions: Asphalt & Aggregates (manufacturing asphalt and aggregates for roads), Heavy Civil Construction (grading, excavating, bridge construction, concrete and asphalt paving, drainage and utilities), Pure Soil Environmental Division (recycling, thermal desorption, asphalt encapsulation), and Trucking/Material Transport (fleet with GPS tracking and 24-hour scheduling). The company also maintains affiliated brands including Earle American, Tri-State Asphalt, and The Driving Academy. The company serves New Jersey and Pennsylvania markets including Department of Transportation, highway, municipal, and private sector clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EZ Street Asphalt: A tech-driven, thermally stable Ambient Asphalt Technology for instant application directly from the bag or the stockpile, requiring no heating or specialized treatment.
• Earle University
• Earle Fellowship
• Earn As You Learn
• Second Chance Initiative
• Veteran Academy

Products and services

• Earle Heavy Civil Construction Road construction, highway paving, and site civil work delivered as a general heavy civil contractor for state agencies, municipalities, and private developers.
• Earle Asphalt & Aggregates Manufacture and sale of hot-mix asphalt and aggregates from company-operated plants, supplying internal paving operations and external buyers through a certified materials laboratory.
• Pure Soil Environmental Remediation Soil and site remediation services, including thermal desorption treatment of contaminated soil, delivered to public agencies, developers, and industrial property owners for brownfield and redevelopment sites.
• Earle Trucking and Material Transport Bulk hauling of asphalt, aggregates, soil, and construction materials using the company's own fleet, supporting both internal projects and external hauling customers.
• EZ Street Asphalt EZ Street is a permanent pothole repair and cold-mix asphalt product sold to public works departments, utilities, contractors, and property owners for durable road and pavement patching.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero multi-person layoffs in last 15 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Rowan University (Earle Fellowship)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Earle Fellowship with Rowan University gives students interested in engineering, construction management, or accounting degrees a paid summer internship. Partnership for workforce development and recruitment.
• Hope Sheds LightcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransformative partnership dedicated to shining a beacon of hope and support on the journey to recovery from addiction. Through shared vision and compassionate efforts, this alliance aims to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals and families affected by addiction, offering a pathway towards healing and a brighter tomorrow.
• Veterans AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized training, mentorship, and career pathways tailored to harness the unique skills and experiences of veterans. Earle's Veteran Academy supports veterans transitioning to civilian careers in construction through personalized programs.
• Second Chance InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram offering individuals an opportunity to rebuild their lives through gainful employment, providing support and opportunities for personal growth, making a positive impact in their lives and the community.
• Bridging the Gap PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with local organizations and community leaders to create meaningful connections and opportunities for growth. Active engagement with diverse communities to build lasting relationships and support local initiatives.
• Habitat for HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable partnership supporting community development through home building and renovation efforts in New Jersey communities.
• Hackensack Meridian HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership supporting community health initiatives and wellness programs.
• Ocean County Vocational Technical SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership supporting vocational training and workforce development in construction trades.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Granite Construction: Granite is a publicly traded national heavy civil contractor with significant highway, bridge, and asphalt operations across the U.S. Comparable in core heavy highway work and bid-driven public contracting, but materially larger and geographically diversified.
• Martin Marietta Materials: Martin Marietta is a top U.S. supplier of aggregates and asphalt mix, with operations in the Northeast U.S. Comparable in aggregates/asphalt supply; sets the price and supply benchmark relevant to Earle's vertically integrated business.
• Vulcan Materials: Vulcan is the largest U.S. producer of construction aggregates and a major asphalt-mix producer. Comparable in aggregates and asphalt supply operations; not a like-for-like contractor, but its CRH/Oldcastle-like scale shapes NJ competitive dynamics.
• CRH plc: CRH (parent of Tilcon and Oldcastle Materials) is the largest aggregates and asphalt producer in North America and operates vertically integrated heavy civil contracting. Not a direct NJ competitor at parent level, but its subsidiaries directly compete with Earle regionally and set scale-driven competitive dynamics.

Direct peers

• Tilcon New York: Tilcon (subsidiary of CRH/Oldcastle) is one of the largest producers of crushed stone, asphalt, and construction aggregates in the NY/NJ metro, with integrated paving operations. Most direct comparator to Earle's combined asphalt manufacturing and heavy civil paving business in NJ/NY.
• Crisdel Group: Crisdel is a NJ-based heavy civil contractor and asphalt producer serving state, county, and private infrastructure clients across the Northeast. Closely comparable service mix (paving, site development, heavy highway) and customer overlap with Earle in NJ.
• Trap Rock Industries: Trap Rock (Lehigh Hanson/Heidelberg Materials) operates crushed stone quarries and asphalt plants in central and northern NJ. Comparable as a NJ-based aggregates and asphalt producer competing for the same public-sector material supply and paving contracts as Earle.
• Posillico Materials: Posillico operates aggregate mining, hot-mix asphalt plants, and heavy civil site work across Long Island, NYC, and NJ. Directly comparable in product mix (aggregates + asphalt + heavy civil) and in regional market overlap with Earle.
• Ferreira Construction: Ferreira is a regional heavy civil and utility contractor active in NJ/NY on highway, bridge, water/sewer, and site development projects. Comparable in service breadth, public-sector client base, and regional market overlap with Earle.
• Stavola Companies: Stavola is a NJ-based materials and construction group with asphalt plants, aggregate operations, and paving/site contracting. Comparable in vertical integration (materials + contracting) and in NJ geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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