Welch Bros

What Welch Bros does

Welch Bros., Inc. is a privately held precast concrete manufacturer and construction supply retailer headquartered in Elgin, Illinois, operating three facilities across Elgin, Bartlett, and Belvidere since being founded in 1972. The company engineers and manufactures specification-compliant precast concrete products including reinforced concrete pipe (12" to 144" round, 18" to 84" elliptical) meeting ASTM C76 Class III/IV/V and ASTM C443 standards, manholes and catch basins (3 to 12 ft diameter) with HS-20, E-80 Cooper, and aircraft load ratings, box culverts, barrier walls meeting IDOT and Illinois Tollway specifications, grease traps, septic tanks, custom tollway structures, and a Chicago Department of Transportation-spec manhole line. Beyond manufacturing, Welch Bros. operates a walk-in construction supply store in Elgin stocking PVC pipes and fittings, drainage products, steel culverts, rebar, decorative concrete supplies, safety products, power tools, and concrete accessories from 20+ branded suppliers including Royal Building Products, Fernco, Prinsco, EJ, Zoeller, Simpson Strong-Tie, and W.R. Meadows. The company also operates a dedicated Welch Steel Products division, a Light Pole Base Division, and a recycled concrete and asphalt product line at the Bartlett facility.

The company generates revenue primarily through one-time sales of manufactured precast products to commercial contractors, municipal government agencies, and transportation infrastructure customers across Illinois and the broader Midwest. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with credit terms available for commercial customers. Distribution is direct via outside sales representatives serving contractor and municipal accounts, inside sales for purchasing inquiries, walk-in retail at the Elgin supply store, and dedicated dispatch operations at the Bartlett and Belvidere precast plants. Welch Bros. holds IDOT certified producer status, which functions as a regulatory gateway to state transportation infrastructure bid lists, and is a member of multiple industry associations including NPCA, IRTBA, WUCA, UCA, and the Concrete Association of Will & Grundy Counties. Ownership is private and likely family-controlled; no parent company, private equity backing, or external investors are disclosed.

Name

Welch Bros

Legal name

Welch Bros., Inc.

Website

https://welchbrothers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Welch Bros., Inc. is a privately held Illinois precast concrete manufacturer and construction supply retailer operating three facilities in Elgin, Bartlett, and Belvidere, serving commercial contractors, municipalities, and transportation infrastructure customers across the Midwest with IDOT-certified products since 1972.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precast Concrete Manufacturing

NAICS

Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390), Concrete Pipe, Brick, and Block Manufacturing (32733)

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, Cement & Aggregates Retail (Bagged Mix, Sand, Gravel) (CRAIAEAG)

Keywords

• Precast concrete manufacturing
• Reinforced concrete pipe
• Construction supply retail
• Infrastructure drainage systems
• Septic tank manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Elgin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precast Concrete Products: Manufacture and sale of specification-compliant precast concrete structures including manholes, catch basins, box culverts, reinforced concrete pipe, barrier walls, grease traps, septic tanks, and custom precast products for commercial, municipal, and transportation infrastructure projects.
2. Construction Supply Store: Retail sale of construction supplies including PVC pipes, fittings, drainage products, decorative concrete supplies, tools, safety equipment, rebar, and general concrete accessories through walk-in supply store locations.
3. Steel Products: Sale of steel products including driveway culverts and related metal products through dedicated steel products division.
4. Recycled Materials: Sale of recycled concrete and asphalt materials (CA6, 3" recycled concrete, asphalt grindings, sand) for base, fill, and stabilization applications. The company also accepts clean broken concrete for recycling.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Welch Bros., Inc. engineers and manufactures specification-compliant precast concrete products including manholes, catch basins, box culverts, reinforced concrete pipe, barrier walls, grease traps, septic tanks, and tollway structures for commercial, municipal, and transportation infrastructure projects. The company also operates a full-service construction supply store offering PVC pipes and fittings, drainage products, decorative concrete supplies, rebar and wire mesh, tools, safety equipment, and general construction accessories, complemented by a steel products division and recycled aggregate sales.

Product overview

Welch Bros., Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of precast concrete products and construction materials serving commercial, municipal, and transportation infrastructure projects across the Midwest since 1974. The company's product portfolio consists of two main categories: (1) Precast Concrete Products - including reinforced concrete pipe, manholes, catch basins, box culverts, barrier walls, grease traps, septic tanks, tollway structures, and custom precast products manufactured at their Bartlett and Belvidere facilities; and (2) a Construction Supply Store offering PVC pipes, fittings, drainage products, decorative concrete supplies, rebar, concrete forming materials, tools, safety equipment, and general construction supplies from their Elgin location. The company also offers product drawings through a registered user portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Precast Concrete Products Specification-compliant precast concrete structures including manholes, catch basins, inlets, box culverts, barrier walls, bin blocks, grease traps, septic tanks, tollway structures, light pole bases, sloped headwalls, flared ends, and custom precast products for commercial, municipal, and transportation infrastructure applications.
• Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP) Round (12" to 144") and elliptical (18" to 84") reinforced concrete pipe manufactured to ASTM C76 Class III, IV, and V specifications with ASTM C443 joint designs for sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and transportation infrastructure.
• Manholes, Catch Basins, Inlets (Storm & Sanitary) Precast manholes, catch basins, and inlets for storm and sanitary applications, available in 3 ft to 12 ft diameters, with HS-20, E-80 Cooper, and aircraft load rating capabilities for commercial and public infrastructure projects.
• Box Culvert Precast box culverts for stormwater conveyance, drainage, and utility crossings in standard and custom sizes, produced with high-strength reinforced concrete.
• Barrier Walls & Bin Blocks Precast barrier walls meeting Illinois Department of Transportation or Illinois Tollway specifications, and bin blocks for storage and containment needs.
• Grease Traps Precast grease traps for commercial and industrial FOG (fats, oils, grease) separation, available in 500 to 6,000 gallons in single, double, and triple compartment configurations.
• Septic & Aqua-Aerobic Tanks Precast concrete septic tanks (500 to 3,000 gallons) and Aqua-Aerobic tanks (2,400 gallon capacity) for residential and commercial wastewater management.
• Chicago Style Manholes Manholes manufactured in compliance with Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) standards in Type A, Type B, and tumbling basin configurations, plus CDOT-approved catch basins, inlets, valve vaults, and meter vaults.
• Tollway Structures Custom precast structures manufactured to meet Illinois Tollway standards and project-specific requirements for transportation infrastructure.
• Light Pole Bases Custom-manufactured precast light pole bases produced per job specifications to ensure proper fit and compatibility with pole and anchoring systems.
• Sloped Headwalls Precast sloped headwalls manufactured to IDOT and Illinois Tollway specifications in Type I, II, and III configurations for drainage and pipe applications.
• Round & Elliptical Flared Ends, Toe Blocks, Grates Round and elliptical flared ends, toe blocks, and grates in sizes from 12" to 84" (round) and 18" to 84" (elliptical), manufactured to ASTM C76 specifications for stormwater outfalls and drainage systems.
• Adjusting Rings Grade adjustment rings for manholes in 24", 30", and 36" diameters with heights from 1" to 6", available in concrete, EPP, or recycled rubber materials.
• Bumper Blocks Precast bumper blocks for vehicle stopping and parking control in passenger vehicle and heavy-duty truck configurations.
• Precast Trench Drain Precast trench drains for surface water collection and conveyance in commercial, industrial, and roadway applications, available in various widths, depths, and layouts.
• Custom Precast Products & Accessories Custom precast products including airport structures, railroad structures, restrictor plates, outlet control structures, custom junction boxes, vaults, chambers, trash racks, cast-in hatches, frames, grates, and rodent guards.
• Recycled Concrete & Asphalt Recycled concrete and asphalt materials including CA6, 3" recycled concrete, asphalt grindings, and sand for base, fill, and stabilization needs. Available exclusively at Bartlett location; the company also accepts clean broken concrete for recycling.
• Construction Supply Store Full-service walk-in construction supply store located at 1050 St. Charles St., Elgin, IL (Mon-Fri 6am-4pm) offering decorative concrete color and stamping products, forming systems, reinforcing steel, general concrete tools and accessories, PVC pipes and fittings, drainage products, and construction supplies open to the general public and contractors.
• PVC Pipes & Fittings Stock PVC pipes and fittings including SDR 35 Gasket Sewer Pipe (4"-24"), SDR 26 Heavy Wall Sewer Pipe (4"-24"), Solvent Weld/Perforated (4"-6"), Schedule 40 PVC (1.5"-6"), and Schedule 35 PVC, plus Royal Building Products and Fernco fittings.
• Drainage Products Stocked drainage products including Prinsco foundation tile (4"-6" diameters, 100'-250' rolls, perforated or solid with or without filter sock), NDS plastic yard drain basins (6"-24"), Tuf-Tile channel drain systems, and fittings.
• Septic Tanks & Supplies Stocked septic products including precast concrete septic tanks (500-3000 gallons), Infiltrator plastic septic tanks (500-1500 gallons), Clearstream wastewater treatment systems, septic pipe, chambers, sump pumps (Champion Pump, Zoeller), and plastic drop boxes.
• Steel Driveway Culvert Metal Culverts steel driveway culvert pipe in 6" to 60" diameters with bands, flared end sections, straps, and bolts, supplied through Welch Steel Products.
• Corrugated Black Plastic Culvert Prinsco corrugated black plastic culvert in 4" to 60" diameters in 20' lengths, available in double wall and single wall configurations with bands and flared ends.
• Cast Iron Products Heavy duty and service weight cast iron soil pipe (5'-10' lengths), EJ manhole frames (standard, heavy duty, lightweight), and solid manhole lids (plain, storm, water, sanitary) with custom options.
• Landscape Fabric 4 oz. landscape/filter fabric in 3', 6', 12', and 15' widths (non-woven) and 18' ground stabilization fabric (woven) for landscape and construction applications.
• Power Tools & Surveyor's Equipment Makita power tools including rotary hammers, circular saws, concrete vibrators, masonry bits, plus MToolStore.com transit-levels, grade rods, and tripods.
• Decorative Concrete Supplies Uni-Mix integral concrete colorant, Perma-Cast shake-on color hardener, concrete stamp release agent, and Sierra acid stain for decorative concrete applications.
• Concrete Form Sales Advance Concrete Form 1-1/8" plywood residential forms and accessories for concrete forming applications available for sale.
• Rebar & Wire Mesh Adelphia Metals rebar and wire mesh in 10 ga. rolls (750 sq. ft. per roll), 8' x 15' mats, and 4, 6, and 10 ga. sizes with custom fabrication available.
• Concrete Stamps Butterfield Color concrete stamps available for rent or purchase with various colors, patterns, and tools.
• Epoxies Polygem epoxies including pastes and various viscosities for injection, vertical and horizontal applications, crack repair products, and protective coatings.
• Bag Mixes, Concrete, Cement, Mortar & Grouts Sakrete and Quickrete 80 lb concrete and mortar mix, Portland bag mix, and related bagged concrete products.
• Concrete Sealing & Curing W. R. Meadows concrete sealing and curing products including CS-309, Tiah, Vocomp-25 for exposed aggregate, V-Seal, and Surfkoat.
• Concrete Resurfacer, Self-Leveling Underlayments & Toppings Ardex products including CD Fine, K-15, Feather Finish, and SDT for concrete resurfacing and leveling applications.
• Mechanical Wedge Anchors & Drill Bits Simpson Strong-Tie SDS Max drill bits, spline drive drill bits, and mechanical wedge anchors for concrete fastening.
• Safety Products 3M and Radians safety products including vests, glasses, caution tape, hard hats, dust masks, boots, gloves, and rain suits for construction and jobsite use.
• Basement Windows, Glass & Wells Bucks (8"-10" wall thickness), glass inserts (slider, vinyl, insulated styles), Monarch Materials wells (2'-6' heights, round or D-shape), escape ladders, and Boman Kemp products.
• Sonotube Concrete Forming Tubes Caraustar Sonotube concrete forming tubes in 6" to 48" diameters, sold in 12' lengths.
• Expansion Joints W. R. Meadows expansion joints in 1/2" x 3" to 1/2" x 8" widths in 5' sections; Proflex vinyl expansion joints in 1/2" x 3-1/2" to 1/2" x 6" widths.
• Poly Construction Film Prime Source poly construction film in 4 and 6 mil thicknesses, 100' rolls.
• Contractors Supplies (anchors, insulation, shovels) Prime Source foundation anchor bolts, nails, and hardware; Diversi Foam foam insulation board (white styrene and yellow board); AMES shovels.
• Concrete Finishing Products Marshalltown Company trowels, floats, edgers, groovers, and finishing brooms for concrete finishing.
• Nails Mazel and Prime Source nails including double head, common, and cut styles for construction and framing applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Full-service construction supply locations serving contractors and municipalities
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Illinois Road & Transportation Building Association (IRTBA)minorOthersIndustry association membership connecting Welch Bros. with transportation and infrastructure industry stakeholders in Illinois.
• Wisconsin Underground Contractors Association (WUCA)minorOthersIndustry association membership providing networking and advocacy for underground utilities and infrastructure contractors in the Wisconsin region.
• Underground Contractors Association (UCA)minorOthersIndustry association membership supporting underground construction and utility contractors.
• Concrete Association of Will & Grundy CountiesminorOthersRegional concrete industry association serving contractors and producers in the Will and Grundy county area of Illinois.
• National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA)minorOthersNational trade association for the precast concrete industry providing certification, standards, and industry advocacy.
• Royal Building ProductsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWelch Bros. stocks and sells Royal Building Products PVC fittings (1.5" to 24") including couplers, elbows, tees, wyes, tee-wyes, cleanouts, caps, adaptors, and plugs.
• FerncominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWelch Bros. stocks Fernco rubber couplings for PVC, clay tile, cast iron, RCP, and ductile iron pipe connections in diameters from 1.5" to 24".
• PrinscominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWelch Bros. distributes Prinsco foundation tile products including 4" and 6" diameter options in 100" and 250" rolls, available perforated or solid with or without filter sock.
• NDSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWelch Bros. stocks NDS plastic yard drain basins in 6" to 24" sizes with grates, risers, and fittings.
• Metal Culverts, Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWelch Bros. supplies Metal Culverts steel driveway culvert pipe in 6" to 60" diameters including bands, flared end sections, and strap-and-bolt configurations.
• EJminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWelch Bros. stocks EJ manhole frames in standard and heavy duty (4", 7", 9" heights) and lightweight (4") configurations, including curb and beehive styles.
• Infiltrator Systems, Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWelch Bros. distributes Infiltrator plastic septic tanks (500-1500 gallon) and septic chamber systems for residential and commercial wastewater applications.
• Clearstream Wastewater Systems, Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWelch Bros. supplies Clearstream wastewater treatment systems designed for slow percolating soils and high water table conditions.
• Champion PumpminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWelch Bros. stocks Champion Pump sump pumps for septic and drainage applications.
• Zoeller CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWelch Bros. stocks Zoeller sump pumps in 1.5" and 2" discharge configurations.
• Adelphia MetalsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWelch Bros. stocks Adelphia Metals rebar and wire mesh including 10 gauge rolls (750 sq ft), custom fabricated options, 8'x15' mats in 4, 6, and 10 gauge.
• Butterfield ColorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWelch Bros. offers Butterfield Color decorative concrete stamps available for rent or purchase with various colors, patterns, and tools.
• PolygemminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWelch Bros. stocks Polygem epoxy products including pastes and injection viscosities for vertical and horizontal crack repair applications.
• W.R. MeadowsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWelch Bros. stocks W.R. Meadows concrete sealing and curing products including CS-309, Tiah, Vocomp-25, V-Seal, and Surfkoat.
• ArdexminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWelch Bros. distributes Ardex concrete resurfacer, self-leveling underlayments, and toppings including CD Fine, K-15, Feather Finish, and SDT products.
• SakreteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWelch Bros. stocks Sakrete 80 lb concrete and mortar mix and Portland bag mix products.
• QuickreteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWelch Bros. stocks Quickrete 80 lb concrete and mortar mix and Portland bag mix products.
• Advance Concrete Form, Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWelch Bros. offers Advance Concrete Form residential concrete forms including 1-1/8" plywood forms and accessories for sale.
• Simpson Strong-TieminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWelch Bros. stocks Simpson Strong-Tie mechanical wedge anchors, SDS Max drill bits, and spline drive drill bits.
• CaraustarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWelch Bros. stocks Caraustar Sonotube products in 6" to 48" diameters sold in 12' lengths.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Forterra: Forterra is a major U.S. manufacturer of concrete pipe, precast structures, and drainage products serving storm, sanitary, and transportation end markets — a direct competitor to Welch Bros. in the core RCP and manhole product lines.
• Jensen Precast: Jensen Precast is a regional precast manufacturer of manholes, box culverts, utility structures, and septic tanks in the western U.S., with a comparable multi-product precast catalog and DOT-certified product mix.
• Mack Industries: Mack Industries is a family-owned precast concrete producer of manholes, pipe, retaining walls, and custom structures across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, directly comparable in scale, ownership profile, and product mix to Welch Bros.
• Contech Engineered Solutions: Contech Engineered Solutions manufactures precast concrete structures (including CON/SPAN box culverts), drainage, and stormwater products, overlapping with Welch Bros.' box culvert, manhole, and pipe offerings for site development and DOT work.
• County Materials Corporation: County Materials is a family-owned manufacturer of concrete pipe, precast structures, and ready-mix serving the Midwest and upper Midwest — a directly comparable Midwestern precast competitor with similar product breadth and DOT-certified offerings.
• Lindsay Precast: Lindsay Precast produces a full line of precast concrete products including utility structures, manholes, and architectural precast, comparable to Welch Bros. in product breadth and DOT-certification-driven project mix.
• Cretex Concrete Products: Cretex Concrete Products manufactures manholes, catch basins, box culverts, and specialty precast for municipal infrastructure in the upper Midwest, a close regional peer on DOT-certified drainage structures.

Broad incumbents

• Oldcastle Infrastructure: Oldcastle Infrastructure (a CRH company) is the largest U.S. producer of precast concrete, concrete pipe, and drainage products, directly competing with Welch Bros. on manholes, RCP, and box culverts for municipal and transportation projects at a national scale.

Others

• EJ (East Jordan Iron Works): EJ is a major supplier of manhole frames, lids, and drainage castings — Welch Bros. is a stocking distributor of EJ products. They are an adjacent ecosystem partner and partial competitor on access-casting supply.

Emerging players

• Infiltrator Water Technologies: Infiltrator manufactures plastic septic tanks and chamber systems, distributed by Welch Bros. and competing against Welch Bros.' own precast concrete septic/aqua-aerobic tank product line in the residential and small commercial wastewater market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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