Armtec

What Armtec does

Armtec is Canada's largest manufacturer of water management and infrastructure solutions, producing a comprehensive portfolio of steel and HDPE drainage products, structural plate systems, bridges, retaining walls, and stormwater management solutions. Its core offerings include corrugated steel pipe (SteelCor, UltraFlo, Multi Plate), HDPE pipe (BOSS 2000, BOSS Poly-tite, Big 'O'), deep corrugated structural plate (BRIDGE-PLATE), modular bridges (Bridge-in-a-Box), tunnel liner plate, aluminum structural plate, geomembrane products (Platon), and stormwater chambers (HydroStor, Cultec). The company combines proprietary materials technology with custom engineering design services, delivering products certified to CSA, BNQ, and CHBDC standards with design service lives of 50–75+ years. It is a subsidiary of WGI Westman Group Inc.

Armtec reaches customers through a direct sales model supported by 29 coast-to-coast locations and 24 manufacturing facilities plus 9 yards across all Canadian provinces. Customers include provincial transportation ministries (MTO, MTQ), federal agencies (Parks Canada), municipalities, contractors, mining and energy operators, and private developers. Revenue is generated through quote-based, project-driven sales of manufactured products combined with integrated engineering and design services. Distribution partnerships with Cultec, NEXT Stormwater Solutions, HydroInt, SEKISUI SPR, and Waterman Industries extend its product portfolio beyond owned manufacturing, while a Virtual Connect platform enables direct technical consultation with senior regional engineers.

Name

Armtec

Legal name

Armtec Inc.

Website

https://armtec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Armtec is Canada's largest manufacturer of water management and infrastructure solutions, producing steel and HDPE drainage pipe, structural plate systems, bridges, retaining walls, and stormwater management products. It serves provincial ministries, municipalities, mining operators, and contractors through 29 coast-to-coast locations and a direct sales model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Drainage and Infrastructure Products

NAICS

Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220)

SIC

Steel Pipe & Tubes (3317), Water Supply (4941), Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Water & Wastewater Pipeline Construction (Mains, Force Mains, Interceptors) (IMAFAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Storage & Conveyance Structures (Reservoirs, Tanks, Culverts, Tunnels) (IMAFAGAE), Tailings & Water Management Engineering (TSF Design/Construction, Dams, Water Treatment) (IMAKAOAF), Water Storage & Delivery Infrastructure (Tanks, Reservoir Liners, Bladders) (AFABAHAK)

Keywords

• Drainage pipe manufacturing
• Corrugated steel structures
• Stormwater management solutions
• Infrastructure rehabilitation products
• HDPE pipe products

Headquarters

HQ city

Guelph

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices29 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Infrastructure Product Sales: Sale of manufactured water management and infrastructure products including corrugated steel pipe, HDPE plastic pipe, structural plate products, bridge systems, stormwater management chambers, and specialty products. Products are sold directly to contractors, municipalities, government agencies, mining companies, and developers through a coast-to-coast sales network.
2. Engineering and Design Services: Complete engineering design services for structures and accompanying products, including custom product solutions, manufacturing (forming, curving, coating), and installation support. Services are provided as part of project engagements alongside product supply.
3. Custom/Project-Based Solutions: Custom cost-effective solutions developed by specialized engineers for complex water management projects. Involves bespoke product design, fabrication, and project delivery across infrastructure, mining, agriculture, and stormwater applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Armtec manufactures and distributes engineered water management and infrastructure products including corrugated steel pipe, HDPE plastic pipe, structural plate bridges and culverts, stormwater management chambers and treatment systems, retaining walls, geosynthetics, and specialty infrastructure products. The company operates 24 manufacturing facilities and 9 yards across Canada, providing complete engineering design services alongside custom product manufacturing and installation support for infrastructure, agriculture, mining, energy, forestry, building construction, and reline/rehabilitation projects.

Product overview

Armtec is Canada's largest manufacturer of water management and infrastructure solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio of steel and plastic drainage products organized into distinct product lines. The core product families include: BOSS® HDPE Pipe products (BOSS 2000® and BOSS Poly-tite®) for storm sewer and drainage applications; Big 'O'® HDPE Tubing for agriculture, building trades, and highway sectors; structural steel plate products (BRIDGE-PLATE®, Multi Plate, Tunnel Liner Plate, Aluminum Structural Plate) for bridges, culverts, and tunnels; Bridge-in-a-Box® and Bridge Plank for modular bridge solutions; and Platon® Membrane products (Underlayment and Foundation Wrap) for building moisture protection. Additional offerings include stormwater management solutions (CSP detention systems, Cultec® and HydroStor® chambers), specialty products (guiderail, conveyor covers, beaver control, collector pans), and comprehensive project services (engineering design, manufacturing, and support). The portfolio is distributed through 29 locations across Canada with full design-to-installation support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BOSS: HDPE pipe product line including BOSS 2000 and BOSS Poly-tite
• Big 'O'
• BRIDGE-PLATE
• Multi Plate
• Tunnel Liner Plate
• Bridge-in-a-Box
• DuroMaxx
• Platon
• HydroStor
• Cultec
• Reline
• Up-Flo Filter

Products and services

• BOSS 2000® HDPE Pipe Corrugated dual-wall High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe combining the strength of a corrugated outer shell with a smooth inner wall for optimized hydraulics. Available in 100 to 900 mm diameters with 320 kPa pipe stiffness, certified to CSA B182.8 and BNQ 3624-120 with 75-year design service life. Sold to contractors and municipalities for storm sewer and drainage applications.
• BOSS Poly-tite® HDPE Pipe Dual-wall corrugated HDPE pipe with smooth interior liner for optimal hydraulic performance. Factory tested and certified to CSA B182.6 with 100 kPa certified joint for 100 mm to 750 mm diameters, delivering 75 year design service life. Sold for storm sewer and drainage applications.
• Big 'O'® HDPE Tubing (Agricultural) High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) tubing providing superior performance and durability in agricultural applications. Produced using state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment in both solid and perforated configurations, certified to BNQ 3624-115. Sold to Canadian farmers and agricultural drainage contractors.
• Big 'O'® HDPE Tubing for Building Trades HDPE tubing for residential building sector applications, providing superior performance and durability for building drainage. Produced with state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment.
• Big 'O'® HDPE Highway Tubing HDPE tubing designed for highway sector applications with superior performance and durability for roadway drainage.
• SteelCor Corrugated Steel Pipe Corrugated steel pipe product line for drainage and infrastructure applications, sold to contractors and government agencies for culvert and storm sewer projects.
• UltraFlo Corrugated Steel Pipe Corrugated steel pipe with unique external ribbing and smooth interior for superior hydraulic performance at economic price. Sold for drainage applications.
• DuroMaxx® SRPE Pipe Steel Reinforced Polyethylene (SRPE) pipe combining steel strength with plastic durability for strong and durable applications. Corrosion and abrasion resistant with smooth interior for superior hydraulic performance. Sold for storm sewer and reline applications.
• Nestable Corrugated Steel Pipe Corrugated steel pipe designed for efficient nesting during transport and installation, reducing logistics costs for remote project sites.
• Ditch Liner Semi-circular corrugated steel ditch liner providing economical shoulder protection for roads and prevention of ditch erosion while improving hydraulic properties.
• BRIDGE-PLATE® Deep Corrugated Structural Plate (DCSP) with the deepest corrugation profile for economical construction of long span soil-steel structures in arch, ellipse, round and box-culvert shapes. Standard spans 4m to 18m with custom designs available. Features Strata-CAT polymer coating option for corrosion and abrasion protection. Sold to municipalities, MTO, MTQ, contractors, and developers for bridge and culvert projects.
• Multi Plate Versatile and economical bridge and culvert product that can be custom designed for almost any application. Used as the steel element of buried soil-steel structures or free-standing structures such as rock fall protection, conveyor tunnels, and caissons. Strata-CAT polymer coating available for corrosive environments.
• Tunnel Liner Plate Versatile segmental corrugated steel plate system designed specifically for lining soft ground tunnels and relining existing conduits under highways and railroads. Applications extend to caissons, vertical shafts, and mine entries. Aluminum versions available for extended corrosion protection. Manufactured at the Guelph ISO certified facility.
• Aluminum Structural Plate Extremely durable aluminum structural plate with estimated 75+ year maintenance-free service life. Corrosion and abrasion-resistant, ideal for saltwater and aggressive soil conditions. 1/50 the weight of concrete with minimal equipment needed for handling and installation.
• Bridge-in-a-Box® Engineered, pre-fabricated modular steel bridge delivered in single or double lane configurations spanning from 6m to 24.5m. Complies with Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CHBDC) for pedestrian and highway live loads. Ideal for rural, forestry, and remote locations.
• Bridge Plank Cost-effective, durable, and fireproof solution for bridge rehabilitation providing solid deck surface for new bridges. Once welded or bolted in place, restores deck strength of old structures and stiffens bridges horizontally, providing base for new asphalt or concrete paving.
• MiniSpan Economical and rapid solution for various stream crossings using corrugated steel structures. Sections available up to 15 m long, easily joined on-site with lapped connection, pre-assembled at plant and custom designed for combination of spans and load-carrying capabilities.
• Bin Wall Gravity retaining wall system made from 10 foot wide corrugated steel panels bolted together and backfilled with soil. Protects against shore or bank erosion, provides support and retains slopes. Used for breakwaters and protective blast walls.
• Geosynthetics Complete range of woven and non-woven geosynthetics manufactured from polyester or polypropylene. High-strength geotextiles and geogrids ideal for soil separation, road base reinforcement, steep slopes, embankments and soil retention projects.
• Steel Sheeting Versatile construction material typically used for shore protection, headwall and cut-off walls, and trench reinforcement.
• Guiderail Clearly visible protection in most weather conditions, absorbing impact of out-of-control vehicles while guiding them to safer stops.
• Conveyor Covers Specially designed for mine site operations to protect conveyors from strong winds in remote installations. Lightweight systems providing strength, quick installation, reliability and easy handling. Available for belt widths from 300 to 2,100mm in heavy galvanized steel.
• Beaver Stop™ Beaver Control Environmentally-friendly beaver control system that is low maintenance and available for most pipe sizes. Provides years of consistent service allowing beavers and culverts to co-exist.
• Flow Guard Beaver Control Proven, economical and environmentally-friendly culvert entrance guard product for beaver control at drainage infrastructure.
• Collector Pans Environmental protection against spilled diesel fuel, oil, grease and other pollutants common at rail sites, fueling stations and industrial areas.
• Water Control Gates Reliable irrigation control and flood control gates available in multiple configurations, distributed from Waterman Industries.
• Pro-Eco-Lite Headwalls Lightweight headwall solution for culvert installations.
• Culvert Markers Economical solution for locating drain ends, culverts and various utility locations during winter months. Bright orange markers signal exact culvert locations for machinery operators.
• Sign Posts Steel sign posts designed for durability to complement municipal and road construction infrastructure.
• DAC Clinching Tool Steel clinching tool for joining corrugated steel panels and structures during field installation.
• CSP Stormwater Detention and Infiltration Corrugated Steel Pipe (CSP) detention and infiltration systems offering versatile and economical stormwater management option. Custom designed for various site conditions accommodating high loads and heights of cover. Sold to developers and municipalities for urban stormwater management.
• Cultec® Stormwater Chambers Recharger and Contactor chambers for infiltration, detention and/or retention of stormwater underground using thermoplastic arch-shaped chambers surrounded by clear crushed stone. Distributed by Armtec in Canada with full sales, specification, and technical support.
• HydroStor® Stormwater Chambers Polypropylene stormwater detention and infiltration chambers that are extremely durable and resistant to corrosive environments. Custom designed to meet specific project requirements. HydroStor HS180 achieved structural equivalency approval from Ontario MECP for 3-meter deep burial applications.
• Slotted Drain Surface collection drain that efficiently evacuates runoff water before it accumulates on flat and paved surfaces, improving safety.
• SDD3 by NEXT Stormwater Solutions Enhanced hydrodynamic separator using dual vortex design with gravitational and centrifugal forces to efficiently eliminate sediments (TSS), floatables and oil from surface runoff. Distributed by Armtec in Canada.
• EnviroBasin™ Stormwater treatment basin for water quality management.
• LittaTrap™ Catch Basin Filter Catch basin filter for stormwater treatment and debris capture.
• Up-Flo Filter Advanced multi-stage stormwater treatment solution combining pretreatment with fluidized bed filtration technology. Certified by New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and City of Toronto for greater than 80% Total Suspended Solids (TSS) removal. Captures fine sediment, heavy metals, oil and nutrients. Distributed by Armtec in Canada through its partnership with HydroInt.
• Platon® Underlayment Dimpled high-density polyethylene (HDPE) membrane underlayment that protects laminates, hardwood floors and carpets against moisture while adding comfort underfoot. Sold for residential and commercial building applications.
• Platon® Foundation Wrap Dimpled HDPE membrane that keeps foundations dry by channeling moisture away through an air gap to foundation drains. Sold for residential and commercial building construction.
• Project Services Complete engineering design services for structures and accompanying products including design consultation, custom manufacturing, forming, curving, coating, and on-site installation support. Delivered through coast-to-coast presence with specialized engineers supporting projects from design through completion. Sold to contractors, developers, mining companies, and government agencies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1% of all roads in Canada rely on Armtec infrastructure
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers21 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

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CulteccoreTechnology or IntegrationCultec stormwater chambers (Recharger and Contactor) are distributed by Armtec in Canada. These thermoplastic arch-shaped chambers are used for infiltration, detention and retention of stormwater underground. Armtec provides sales, specification, and technical support for Cultec products.
• NEXT Stormwater SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationArmtec distributes NEXT Stormwater Solutions products including the SDD3 hydrodynamic separator in Canada. The SDD3 uses dual vortex design and gravitational/centrifugal forces to remove TSS, floatables and oil from surface runoff.
• SEKISUI SPRcoreTechnology or IntegrationSEKISUI SPR's patented spiral wound technologies for trenchless pipe rehabilitation are featured in Armtec's Reline and Rehabilitation Solutions Part III webinar. Armtec presents these technologies as part of its rehabilitation solutions portfolio.
• WGI Westman Group Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArmtec is part of WGI Westman Group Inc., a parent company that owns multiple industrial manufacturing and construction companies. The Westman Group provides corporate governance, financial backing, and cross-division collaboration (e.g., La Broquerie Bridge of Pioneers project involving Armtec, Behlen, Westman Steel, Meridian and Artspan).
• Parks CanadaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerParks Canada is the owner/client for the Terra Nova National Park Tunnel Liner Plate Extension project. Represents a customer relationship rather than a formal partnership.
• Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMTO is a repeat customer/client for Armtec products including CSP sewer reline projects, SRPE pipe rehabilitation, and various culvert replacements. Multiple projects referenced across case studies.
• Ministry of Transportation of Quebec (MTQ)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMTQ is a repeat customer/client, notably for the Kamouraska Bridge Plate reline project involving rehabilitation of a failing concrete bridge in Monk Linear Park.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS): Largest US manufacturer of HDPE and polypropylene drainage pipe and water management products. Direct competitor to Armtec's BOSS HDPE pipe, Big 'O' tubing, and stormwater chamber lines, with broader product portfolio and public market visibility.
• Forterra: US manufacturer of concrete and steel pipe, precast products, and water management infrastructure. Competes with Armtec across pipe categories and infrastructure products, with broader geographic reach in the US market.
• Oldcastle Infrastructure (CRH): Division of CRH, one of North America's largest manufacturers of infrastructure products including drainage, stormwater, and utility products. Competes with Armtec's full infrastructure portfolio at greater scale and geographic breadth.

Direct peers

• Contech Engineered Solutions: US-based manufacturer of corrugated steel pipe, structural plate, and stormwater management solutions. Direct competitor across Armtec's steel pipe (BRIDGE-PLATE, Multi Plate) and stormwater product lines, serving similar municipal and infrastructure customers.
• Lane Enterprises: US-based manufacturer of corrugated steel pipe and HDPE pipe products for drainage and infrastructure applications. Direct competitor in corrugated steel pipe with similar product positioning to Armtec's SteelCor, UltraFlo, and Multi Plate lines.
• Prinsco: US-based manufacturer of HDPE pipe and stormwater management products including the HydroStor chamber line. Both direct competitor and existing partner, with Armtec distributing Prinsco's HydroStor chambers in Canada.

Regional players

• Jensen Precast: US-based manufacturer of precast concrete products including utility structures, drainage, and stormwater systems. Competes with Armtec in concrete-based infrastructure solutions, primarily in the US Western market.

Emerging players

• Cultec: US manufacturer of stormwater retention and detention chambers. Both partner (Armtec distributes Cultec Recharger and Contactor chambers in Canada) and competitor in the stormwater management space.
• Nyloplast: Manufacturer of PVC drainage structures and inline drains for stormwater management. Competes with Armtec in the drainage and stormwater management segments, particularly in surface water collection systems.

Others

• WGI Westman Group Inc. Parent conglomerate of Armtec that also owns Behlen Industries, Westman Steel, Meridian Manufacturing, and Artspan. Included as parent/related-party context rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A2 records

Investments

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