Shea Concrete Products

What Shea Concrete Products does

Shea Concrete Products is a fourth-generation, family-owned precast concrete manufacturer founded in 1949 and headquartered in Amesbury, Massachusetts. The company operates four manufacturing facilities across Massachusetts (Amesbury, Wilmington, Rochester) and New Hampshire (Nottingham), serving contractors, engineers, municipalities, and homeowners throughout all six New England states. Its product portfolio spans septic tanks, manholes, catch basins, drywells, leaching chambers, retaining wall systems (ReCon licensed), modular buildings (Easi-Set/Easi-Span licensed), barriers and curbing, utility structures, steps, bulkheads, and stormwater filtration systems (UniStorm, V2B1), all manufactured in controlled plant environments to meet ASTM, ACI, and AASHTO specifications.

The business model combines one-time product sales with project-based custom work. Standardized products (steps, septic tanks, drywells, transportation products) use publicly available unit pricing via downloadable PDFs, while large commercial and municipal projects (retaining walls, pump stations, detention systems, marine structures) are quote-based with multi-year contract cadence. Revenue streams include precast product sales, custom project work, and installation services for steps, modular buildings, septic systems, and marine structures. Go-to-market spans enterprise field sales to contractors, engineers, and municipalities (with Operations Managers facilitating orders at each facility), direct-to-consumer channels for homeowners (website quote requests, phone sales, in-person consultations), and event-driven demand generation through 18th-edition Technical Engineering Seminars, Lunch & Learns, Precast Days open houses, and The Precast Podcast (50+ episodes).

The company differentiates on 75+ years of regional brand reputation, four strategically located plants enabling efficient regional delivery, licensed proprietary technologies (ReCon interlocking retaining walls allowing 12-foot heights without geo-grid, Easi-Set modular buildings up to 40'x200'), NPCA-certified quality, LEED Gold certified headquarters generating 75% of electricity on-site, and entrenched engineer/specifier relationships built through CAD drawings, continuing education, and co-hosted industry conferences. Notable customers include City of Newport RI, City of Boston/Rose Kennedy Greenway, FM Global, Eversource, National Grid, Unitil, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, and Gillette Stadium. The company is privately held with no external investors, and leadership includes Ed Shea (Board Member, second generation), Greg Stratis (President and 2018 NPCA Chairman), Kathleen Shea (VP), and Brenda Stratis (Treasurer).

Name

Shea Concrete Products

Legal name

Shea Concrete Products, Inc.

Website

https://sheaconcrete.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Shea Concrete Products is a fourth-generation, family-owned precast concrete manufacturer founded in 1949, operating four facilities across Massachusetts and New Hampshire to serve contractors, engineers, municipalities, and homeowners throughout New England with septic, drainage, retaining wall, and modular building products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precast Concrete Manufacturing

NAICS

Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273), 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 Masonry Units (CMU) & Segmental Concrete Products (IMADAAAC), Concrete Pipe, Box Culverts & Drainage Structures (IMADAAAD)

Keywords

• Precast concrete products
• Septic tank manufacturing
• Stormwater management systems
• Retaining wall systems
• Modular precast buildings

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precast Concrete Product Sales: Sale of precast concrete products including septic tanks, manholes, drainage structures, bulkheads, curbing, residential steps, retaining wall systems, and modular buildings. Products are manufactured to precise specifications and arrive ready for installation.
2. Custom/Project-Based Sales: Large-scale custom projects for commercial and municipal clients including retaining wall installations, pump stations, underground detention systems, and marine structures (seawalls, floating docks).
3. Installation Services: Delivery and installation services for products including steps, modular buildings, septic systems, and marine structures. Professional installation teams with crane equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Shea Concrete Products manufactures and supplies a comprehensive range of precast concrete products for residential, commercial, and municipal applications across New England. Core offerings include steps and bulkheads, residential and commercial septic tanks, manholes, catch basins, drywells, leaching chambers, stormwater filtration systems (UniStorm and V2B1), transportation barriers and curbing, grease traps, utility structures, the ReCon modular retaining wall system, and Easi-Set/Easi-Span modular buildings. Products are produced in a controlled plant environment and arrive at the job site ready for installation.

Product overview

Shea Concrete Products is a precast concrete manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of precast concrete products for residential, commercial, and municipal applications across New England. The product line includes: Steps & Bulkheads (concrete, brick, and stone variants); Septic/Wastewater Systems (residential and commercial tanks, pump chambers, distribution boxes, leaching chambers, drywells); Drainage Infrastructure (manholes, catch basins, headwalls); Stormwater Management (Unistorm and V2B1 filtration systems, box culverts); Transportation Products (barriers, curbing, J-J Hooks); Utilities Products (light pole bases, handholes, transformer pads for utility companies); ReCon Retaining Wall Systems (modular blocks with interlocking design); and Easi-Set/Easi-Span Modular Buildings. The company operates as a licensed producer for Easi-Set Worldwide and ReCon Wall Systems, combining their own manufacturing capabilities with partner technologies to deliver complete precast solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Steps & Bulkheads Precast concrete steps and bulkheads including standard concrete steps (7" and 7.5" rise), brick steps with granite or concrete, stone steps, side entry steps, and bulkhead/crawlspace solutions. Designed for residential front entrances with custom molds and architectural accents.
• Residential Septic Tanks Precast concrete residential septic tanks in 1,000 to 3,000 gallon capacities, including monolithic and multi-compartment configurations, designed for reliable residential wastewater management with watertight construction.
• Pump Chambers Precast pump chambers for septic systems that receive effluent flow from septic tanks and monitor levels. Available in 500 to 2,500 gallon capacities with simplex and duplex pump packages.
• Distribution Boxes Precast septic distribution boxes for evenly distributing wastewater throughout drain fields. Available in multiple outlet configurations (5 to 21 outlets) to ensure equal flow to each trench.
• Leaching Chambers Precast concrete leaching chambers for drain field applications. Available in various shapes including cylindrical drywell, catch basins, low profile S/L/D flow diffusors, Ameration chambers, and Galley systems.
• Drywells Precast concrete drywells for stormwater management and drainage. Available in cylindrical and octagon configurations from 300 to 1,500 gallons, including stackable options.
• Manholes & Catch Basins Precast concrete manholes and catch basins in 30" to 120" diameters for wastewater management systems. Includes headwalls for bridges and drainage culverts to prevent erosion.
• Stormwater Drains & Filtering Systems Stormwater management products including Unistorm and V2B1 filtration systems from Environment21, box culverts, oil and grease separators, rain and trench drains, and sediment separators. Unistorm features low head loss internal flow diffusers achieving EPA 80% TSS removal. V2B1 features two-manhole tangential swirl flow with Center Withdrawal Elbow Pipe for floatable debris retention.
• Commercial Septic Tanks Large-capacity precast concrete commercial septic tanks for office complexes, schools, and businesses. Available from 1,500 to 12,000 gallons including tunnel tanks and double-compartment configurations.
• Transportation Products Precast concrete barriers, curbing, and J-J Hooks connection systems meeting DOT standards. Includes median barriers, DOT Temp barriers, F Shape barriers, parking curbs/wheel stops, and J-J Hooks barrier system (MASH TL3 and NCHRP-350 TL3 tested).
• Grease Traps & Interceptors Precast concrete grease interceptors for removing fats, oils, and greases from commercial waste streams before discharge into sanitary sewer systems. Available in 1,000 to 3,000 gallon capacities.
• Utility Products Precast concrete utility structures including light pole bases (round 24" and square), handholes/manholes, transformer pads, and custom products for utilities including Eversource (MA and NH), Unitil Service Corp, National Grid, and various municipalities.
• ReCon Retaining Wall System Licensed precast concrete modular retaining wall blocks with unique interlocking design allowing walls up to 12 feet without geo-grid reinforcement. Wet-cast, air-entrained concrete with minimum 3,000 PSI; standard face size 48" x 16" (5.33 sq ft per block). Available in standard granite texture and special order rustic texture, with 90-degree corners and curves capability.
• Precast Concrete Buildings (Easi-Set / Easi-Span) Modular precast concrete buildings licensed through Easi-Set Worldwide for general use, hazardous materials storage, and restrooms. Pre-assembled at the factory and delivered in one piece to avoid weather-related delays. Easi-Span field-assembled options up to 40' x 200' for larger structures.
• Miscellaneous Precast Products Additional precast products including well tiles, tank risers, frost posts for deck footings, fire cisterns rated for AASHTO HS20-44 loading, bollards, boat ramps, and various covers and pads.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products arrive ready to install saving valuable time and labor costs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and supporting.

• Easi-Set WorldwidecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensed manufacturer of Easi-Set and Easi-Span precast concrete modular buildings. Shea has manufactured, delivered, and installed these pre-engineered storage buildings across the northeastern United States for nearly a decade. Partnership has entered its eighth year.
• ReCon Retaining Wall SystemscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensed manufacturer of ReCon Retaining Wall Systems. Shea Concrete awarded 2023 North American Licensee of the Year. ReCon system allows walls up to 12 feet without geo-grid reinforcement.
• National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNPCA-certified manufacturer. Company President Greg Stratis served as Chairman of NPCA Board. Shea hosts NPCA PQS Level II & III Training at headquarters. Partnership in Precast Days initiative.
• Environment21 (Env21)keyTechnology or IntegrationProvider of Unistorm and V2B1 stormwater filtration systems sold by Shea Concrete. Systems meet EPA regulations for 80% TSS removal efficiency.
• J-J HookskeyTechnology or IntegrationJ-J Hooks barrier connection system offered by Shea Concrete. MASH TL3 and NCHRP-350 TL3 tested barriers with fastest setting times and lowest installation costs.
• American Society of Civil Engineers - New Hampshire Section (ASCE-NH)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host annual Engineers' Day Conference. Partnership for professional development and industry education. 7th annual conference held in 2025.
• HydroCADsupportingTechnology or IntegrationShea Concrete Products chambers can be modeled with HydroCAD Stormwater Modeling System for simplified calculation of storage and infiltration behavior. Chamber Wizard provides automated layout for dry wells and leaching chambers.
• EversourcekeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduces utility products for Eversource in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire including stanchions, manholes, transformer pads, and vaults.
• National GridkeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduces utility products for National Grid including handholes, light pole bases, utility manholes, switchgear manholes, and transformer pads.
• Unitil Service CorpkeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduces utility products for Unitil including pull boxes and transformer equipment for natural gas and electricity customers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Easi-Set Worldwide: Licensor of the Easi-Set and Easi-Span modular precast building systems that Shea manufactures under a long-standing license. Ecosystem partner relationship and an adjacent comparable on the technology/product architecture side.
• J-J Hooks LLC: Licensor of the J-J Hooks precast barrier connection system that Shea Concrete offers; comparable as an adjacent ecosystem participant — Shea is a licensee/manufacturer and J-J Hooks is the IP holder, making them partners as well as adjacent.

Broad incumbents

• Oldcastle Infrastructure: National precast concrete manufacturer (a CRH company) producing manholes, drainage, utility structures, and stormwater products. Directly comparable product overlap with Shea, but operates at significantly larger national scale and competes for the largest Northeast commercial and infrastructure bids.
• EJ (East Jordan Iron Works): Large established manufacturer of infrastructure products including manhole covers, drainage, and utility structures. Broader portfolio than Shea but overlaps meaningfully on municipal utility and drainage specifications.

Direct peers

• United Concrete Products: Regional precast manufacturer producing septic, drainage, and utility products for residential and municipal customers. Closely comparable product set and customer mix to Shea's septic/drywell/pump chamber lines.
• Wieser Concrete Products: Family-owned precast concrete manufacturer with multiple plants producing septic, retaining wall, utility, and stormwater products. Operates as an NPCA member with similar family-business orientation; comparable in product breadth though focused on the Midwest rather than New England.
• Norwalk Concrete Industries: Regional precast concrete manufacturer serving the Northeast with a broad product portfolio including septic tanks, manholes, drainage, and utility structures. Closest direct comparable in product mix, customer base (contractors, engineers, municipalities), and regional orientation.
• Concrete Industries: Multi-plant regional precast concrete producer serving contractors, municipalities, and utilities with similar product lines including manholes, septic systems, and stormwater structures. Comparable business model and end-market mix.
• Lindsay Precast: Multi-state precast concrete producer offering utility structures, drainage products, modular buildings, and retaining walls. Comparable in product portfolio and customer mix; differs in operating geography (Mid-Atlantic/Southeast vs. New England).

Regional players

• Independent Concrete Pipe Company: Precast concrete pipe and drainage products manufacturer serving the Midwest U.S. Overlaps with Shea's manhole, culvert, and drainage structure categories but does not compete in New England.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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