Con Cast Pipe
Concast is a privately held Ontario-based precast concrete manufacturer founded in 1989, serving municipalities and heavy civil contractors across Ontario with two plants in Puslinch and Oakville. It produces pipes, culverts, maintenance holes, bridge elements, micro-tunneling pipe, and stormwater management systems, operating as part of CDG Companies.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1989
- HeadquartersPuslinch, Canada
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Con Cast Pipe does
Concast Pipe Inc (formerly Con Cast Pipe) is a privately held Ontario precast concrete infrastructure products manufacturer founded in 1989 and headquartered in Puslinch, Ontario, as part of the CDG Companies conglomerate. The company operates two manufacturing facilities, in Puslinch (Guelph area) and Oakville, producing a comprehensive range of reinforced concrete pipes (300-3600mm diameter, circular and elliptical), HDPE-Lined Perfect Pipe, box culverts (including Tri-Span three-sided bridges and the licensed CON/SPAN arch system), circular and Monobox rectangular maintenance holes, catch basins, utility chambers, headwalls, bridge elements, and micro-tunneling pipe. Manufacturing combines wet cast and dry cast processes with proprietary capabilities including a unique waterjet cutting system, custom forming, and pre-benching to 2mm variance, while the Oakville facility has been upgraded with automation and robotics.
The company sells primarily to Ontario municipalities and heavy civil construction contractors through six regional sales representatives covering distinct Ontario territories plus a Director of Engineering & Sales covering Canada and the USA for concrete pressure pipe and micro-tunneling. Standard products are sold against a published price list, while custom engineered solutions are quoted through sales consultation. Effective July 1, 2025, Concast amalgamated with Stormcon, adding a plastic and hybrid stormwater management portfolio (GreenStorm, Arch Chambers, StormCrete, and the patent-pending Vault hybrid system) and creating a one-stop-shop for underground stormwater infrastructure. Products are certified to CSA, ASTM, OPSS, OPSD, CAN/CSA-S6-06 bridge code, AREMA, CPCI, and PPP prequalification standards and carry a design service life exceeding 100 years.
Con Cast Pipe firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Con Cast Pipe
- Legal name
- Concast Pipe Inc
- Website
- https://concastpipe.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1989
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Concast is a privately held Ontario-based precast concrete manufacturer founded in 1989, serving municipalities and heavy civil contractors across Ontario with two plants in Puslinch and Oakville. It produces pipes, culverts, maintenance holes, bridge elements, micro-tunneling pipe, and stormwater management systems, operating as part of CDG Companies.
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Con Cast Pipe industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Precast Concrete Infrastructure Products
- NAICS
- Concrete Pipe Manufacturing (327332), Concrete Pipe, Brick, and Block Manufacturing (32733), Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (23711), Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110)
- SIC
- Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Concrete Pipe, Box Culverts & Drainage Structures (IMADAAAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Stormwater & Drainage Infrastructure Construction (Sewer, Detention, Outfalls) (IMAFAGAF), Stormwater Collection & Conveyance (Inlets, Catch Basins, Pipes, Channels) (EUANAEAA), Culverts, Bridges & Cross-Drainage Structures (Hydraulic Capacity & Rehabilitation) (EUANAEAC), Roadway Drainage & Stormwater Works (Culverts, Ditches, Catch Basins) (IMAFAEAG)
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Where Con Cast Pipe is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Puslinch
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Con Cast Pipe business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Precast Concrete Products: Sale of standard precast concrete infrastructure products including concrete pipes, catch basins, box culverts, manholes, maintenance holes, headwalls, and miscellaneous precast products. Products sold with standard lay lengths and joint configurations.
- Custom Engineered Solutions: Custom-designed precast concrete products tailored to specific project specifications. Includes custom dimensions, configurations, and specialized products for unique infrastructure requirements. Pricing handled through regional sales contacts.
- Stormwater Management Systems: Following July 2025 amalgamation with Stormcon, expanded product portfolio includes plastic, concrete, and hybrid stormwater management solutions including GreenStorm, Arch Chambers, StormCrete, and The Vault hybrid system.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard Precast Products |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom Engineered Solutions |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels8 records
Con Cast Pipe product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Concast manufactures and supplies precast concrete infrastructure products from two Ontario facilities (Guelph/Puslinch and Oakville), including reinforced concrete pipes, HDPE-lined Perfect Pipe, box culverts (including Tri-Span and CON/SPAN), maintenance holes, catch basins, utility chambers, headwalls, bridge elements, and micro-tunneling pipe. An in-house engineering team designs custom-engineered solutions for municipalities and heavy civil contractors. Following the July 2025 Stormcon amalgamation, the company also offers plastic, concrete, and hybrid underground stormwater management systems (GreenStorm, Arch Chambers, StormCrete, The Vault).
Product overview
Concast is a precast concrete infrastructure manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of products for sewer, watermain, and drainage applications. The core product line includes reinforced concrete pipes (circular, elliptical, and HDPE-lined Perfect Pipe), box culverts, maintenance holes (circular and Monobox rectangular), catch basins, utility chambers, bridge elements, headwalls, and micro-tunneling pipe. Specialty systems include Tri-Span three-sided bridge culverts and the licensed CON/SPAN pre-engineered arch system. Following the July 2025 amalgamation with Stormcon, Concast expanded into stormwater management with plastic and hybrid solutions including GreenStorm geocellular modules, Arch Chambers, StormCrete tanks, and The Vault hybrid system. Additional offerings include drop structures, pre-benching services, waterjet cutting, and custom forming capabilities. Products are manufactured at two facilities (Guelph and Oakville, Ontario) using both wet cast and dry cast processes, with service life exceeding 100 years.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Concrete Pipes Reinforced concrete pipes available in circular (300-3000mm diameter), elliptical (900-2100mm equivalent), and rectangular shapes with standard 2.44m lay length and rubber gasket joints tested to 103 kPa hydrostatic pressure. Used by municipalities and heavy civil contractors for sewer, watermain, and drainage applications.
- HDPE-Lined Pipe (Perfect Pipe) Concrete pipes 100% protected with a high density polyethylene (HDPE) liner, with 3 metre lay length, 900 anchors per square metre providing 56 lbs (250N) pull-out strength each, and a dual jointing system rated for 36 psi constant internal pressure. Provides corrosion protection including MIC (Microbial Induced Corrosion) resistance for aggressive sewer environments.
- Box Culverts Precast concrete box culverts available in dry cast (9 OPSS standard sizes) and wet cast (hundreds of span/rise/wall combinations), with standard 2.44m lay length, single offset joint, and pre-lubricated rubber gasket. Used for culvert, drainage, and underground structure applications.
- Tri-Span Three-Sided Bridge Culverts Three-sided box culvert bridge structures for stream and waterway crossings, available up to 18m clear span with a flat top design for low cover applications. Environmental design preserves the streambed without a bottom slab.
- CON/SPAN Pre-Engineered Arch System Licensed pre-engineered precast arch system for bridges, culverts, and containment structures. Span range from 3.66m to 14.64m with customizable vertical rises and section lengths; can be configured for curved and skewed alignments.
- Maintenance Holes Circular (1200-3600mm diameter) and rectangular precast concrete manholes with standard 10m depth and 300mm increment riser sections. Includes pre-benched options and drop structures for sanitary applications.
- Monobox Maintenance Holes Rectangular monolithic precast maintenance holes with monobase (4 walls + base slab) and monotop (top slab + 4 walls) design creating only one joint between sections. Features shiplap joint design for a watertight seal. Standard sizes range from 2400x1800mm through 3900x3000mm with 150mm height adjustments.
- Catch Basins Concrete catch basins and ditch inlets for stormwater collection, available in sizes including 600x600mm, 600x840mm, and 600x1450mm with monolithic base, standard 4m depth of bury, and 150mm section height increments.
- Utility Chambers Rectangular precast concrete utility chambers with customizable dimensions in 300mm length/width increments and 25mm wall thickness increments. Riser sections in 300mm heights up to 2.4m maximum.
- Bridge Elements Precast concrete bridge components including abutments, approach slabs, retaining walls, footings, and bridge deck sections that support accelerated bridge construction (ABC) methods.
- Micro-Tunneling Pipe Trenchless installation concrete pipes available in 600-3000mm diameters, manufactured to CAN/CSA A257.2M specifications. Available in un-lined and HDPE-lined options for watertight tunnel applications.
- Headwalls Precast concrete headwalls for pipe/culvert outlet control and erosion prevention, manufactured to OPSD 804.030 and 804.040 specifications with optional grates per OPSD 804.050.
- GreenStorm Stormwater Management System Polypropylene geocellular system for extended detention and retention of stormwater with 96% void ratio, stackable 5 blocks high (3.30m) to maximize space efficiency under roads, parking lots, and green spaces.
- Arch Chambers Stormwater arch chambers for trench or bed configurations with ETV verified quality control, replacing traditional ponds and swales for parking areas and green space stormwater management.
- StormCrete Modular Stormwater Storage Tanks Precast concrete modular stormwater storage tanks with rigid design suitable for deep applications and heavy-duty loading; can be combined with GreenStorm for hybrid solutions.
- The Vault Hybrid Stormwater System Patent-pending hybrid stormwater system combining GreenStorm and StormCrete benefits. Maximizes land use with infiltration or full containment options, including designs with permanent pools.
- Miscellaneous Precast Products Precast concrete accessories including grade rings (50-300mm thickness), frames and covers, and temporary precast median barriers for construction zones.
Quantifiable outcome
- Products achieve service life of 100+ years, getting stronger over time
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Companies that use Con Cast Pipe
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Con Cast Pipe technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Con Cast Pipe partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.
- StormconcoreEffective July 1, 2025, Stormcon amalgamated with Concast to enhance the product portfolio for underground stormwater management solutions. Stormcon brings expertise in plastic stormwater products including GreenStorm, Arch Chambers, and The Vault hybrid system.
- DG GroupcoreDG Group is a precast concrete partner listed as part of CDG Companies. Both are part of the same corporate family providing infrastructure solutions.
- Condrain GroupcoreCondrain Group is a precast concrete partner providing additional products and services to support project requirements. Part of CDG Companies.
- Strada AggregatessupportingStrada Aggregates is a precast concrete partner providing aggregates and related products. Part of CDG Companies network.
- Strada CrushsupportingStrada Crush is a precast concrete partner providing crushing services. Part of CDG Companies network.
- CrowlesupportingCrowle is a precast concrete partner. Part of CDG Companies network.
- ConelcosupportingConelco is an industry partner providing additional products and services to support customer needs.
- FiberconsupportingFibercon (from con-elco.com/fibercon) is a precast concrete partner providing fiber-related products.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Con Cast Pipe competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Forterra (Hanson Pressure Pipe & Precast): Forterra is one of North America's largest manufacturers of concrete pipe and precast products for water, sewer, and stormwater applications. Directly comparable as a precast concrete pipe competitor serving municipal infrastructure markets with similar CSA/ASTM-spec product lines.
- Oldcastle Infrastructure: A division of CRH, Oldcastle Infrastructure produces concrete pipe, manholes, box culverts, and stormwater systems across North America. Comparable as a broad-line precast concrete competitor with overlapping product categories (RCP, maintenance holes, catch basins, headwalls) and municipal customer base.
- Independent Pipe Products: Ontario-based manufacturer of concrete sewer, storm, and culvert pipe serving the same provincial municipal market as Concast. Closely comparable in product mix, customer type (Ontario municipalities and contractors), and geographic focus.
- Munro Concrete Products: Ontario precast concrete manufacturer producing concrete pipe, manholes, catch basins, and related infrastructure products. Directly competes with Concast for the same Ontario municipal and heavy civil contractor customers.
- Cultec (Stormcon-acquired brand line): Manufacturer of plastic stormwater chambers and underground detention systems; now part of Concast's portfolio via the Stormcon amalgamation. Comparable as the legacy product set Concast is integrating and as a representative of the plastic chamber category now directly competing with Concast's own concrete alternatives.
Broad incumbents
- Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS): The largest North American manufacturer of HDPE and polypropylene drainage pipe and stormwater chambers. Comparable as the dominant plastic-pipe competitor whose HDPE stormwater systems now sit within Concast's portfolio through Stormcon, and that competes against Concast's traditional concrete pipe.
- Contech Engineered Solutions: Provides a broad portfolio of engineered solutions for stormwater, sanitary, and drainage applications, including CON/SPAN arch systems — a product line Concast also licenses and produces. Comparable as both a competitor in stormwater structures and as the licensor of technology Concast distributes.
- Jensen Precast: Multi-state U.S. precast concrete manufacturer with a broad product portfolio including utility structures, manholes, and stormwater products. Comparable in scope of precast offerings and target markets, though primarily U.S. focused rather than Canadian.
- Lafarge Canada (Holcim): Major Canadian construction materials supplier (cement, aggregates, ready-mix, precast) serving similar infrastructure end-markets. Comparable as a broader incumbent with adjacent rather than direct focus on precast drainage structures.
Emerging players
- Prinsco: Manufacturer of HDPE and polypropylene drainage and stormwater products serving agricultural, commercial, and infrastructure markets. Comparable as a plastic-pipe emerging player competing against Concast's concrete drainage products in similar use cases.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance7 records
Con Cast Pipe financial estimates
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Con Cast Pipe leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
Con Cast Pipe subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Con Cast Pipe funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Con Cast Pipe M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Con Cast Pipe
What does Con Cast Pipe do?
Concast manufactures and supplies precast concrete infrastructure products from two Ontario facilities (Guelph/Puslinch and Oakville), including reinforced concrete pipes, HDPE-lined Perfect Pipe, box culverts (including Tri-Span and CON/SPAN), maintenance holes, catch basins, utility chambers, headwalls, bridge elements, and micro-tunneling pipe. An in-house engineering team designs custom-engineered solutions for municipalities and heavy civil contractors. Following the July 2025 Stormcon amalgamation, the company also offers plastic, concrete, and hybrid underground stormwater management systems (GreenStorm, Arch Chambers, StormCrete, The Vault).
Is Con Cast Pipe a public or private company?
Con Cast Pipe is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Con Cast Pipe founded?
Con Cast Pipe was founded in 1989. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Con Cast Pipe based?
Con Cast Pipe is headquartered in Puslinch, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Con Cast Pipe make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Precast Concrete Products are the primary driver. The others are custom Engineered Solutions and stormwater Management Systems.
Who are Con Cast Pipe's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Forterra (Hanson Pressure Pipe & Precast), Oldcastle Infrastructure, Independent Pipe Products, Munro Concrete Products and Cultec (Stormcon-acquired brand line). Broad incumbents are Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS), Contech Engineered Solutions, Jensen Precast and Lafarge Canada (Holcim). Prinsco is listed as an emerging player.
Does Con Cast Pipe have an API?
No public API is recorded for Con Cast Pipe.
What industry is Con Cast Pipe in?
Con Cast Pipe's product category is Precast Concrete Infrastructure Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAAAD, Concrete Pipe, Box Culverts & Drainage Structures, with a secondary code of IMAFAGAF, Stormwater & Drainage Infrastructure Construction (Sewer, Detention, Outfalls). Its NAICS code is 327332 and its SIC code is 3272.