NCI Precast

What NCI Precast does

Norwalk Concrete Industries, operating as NCI Precast, is a family-owned precast concrete manufacturer founded in 1906 and headquartered at 80 Commerce Drive, Norwalk, Ohio. The company produces precast concrete components cast off-site and delivered to project sites, spanning storm and sanitary infrastructure (manholes, catch basins, headwalls, box culverts), utility structures (utility vaults, meter pits, light pole bases), heavy/highway products (MSE walls, lagging panels, Gravix gravity walls, portable barriers), walls and security systems (Verti-Crete privacy/security walls, ReCon retaining walls, J-J Hooks barriers), buildings (Easi-Set buildings and restrooms, storm shelters), and onsite wastewater systems for residential and commercial markets. It also distributes complementary third-party lines including Norweco, Presby, and Infiltrator.

The business operates a direct sales motion with quote-based custom pricing per project, supplemented by engineering services delivered through the NCI Onsite division (site/soil analysis, layout and design, NPDES treatment systems, start-up, and O&M). Customers are concentrated in highway and infrastructure, utility, residential construction, and commercial/municipal segments across an 8-state Midwest service territory (Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New York, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, Illinois). Distribution is direct, with regional sales contacts and delivery to project sites from a single manufacturing campus.

NCI Precast is a privately held, family-owned enterprise with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or funding rounds. It holds NPCA certification and maintains long-standing memberships in the National Precast Concrete Association, the Ohio Precast Concrete Association, and the Ohio Contractors Association. Revenue, headcount trajectory, and ownership details beyond family continuity are not publicly disclosed; current scale is 11–50 employees per public profile data.

Name

NCI Precast

Legal name

Norwalk Concrete Industries

Website

https://nciprecast.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Norwalk Concrete Industries (NCI Precast) is a family-owned precast concrete manufacturer founded in 1906, producing manholes, box culverts, utility vaults, retaining walls, buildings, and onsite wastewater systems for highway, utility, residential, and commercial customers across the Midwest United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precast Concrete Products

NAICS

Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273), Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390), Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (32739)

SIC

Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272)

akta.pro primary industry

Precast Concrete Products (IMADAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Concrete Pipe, Box Culverts & Drainage Structures (IMADAAAD)

Keywords

• Precast concrete products
• Precast concrete manufacturing
• Storm and sanitary structures
• Utility structures precast
• Precast retaining walls

Headquarters

HQ city

Norwalk

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Precast Concrete Products: Sale of precast concrete products including storm and sanitary structures, utility structures, buildings, walls, and specialty precast items to highway, utility, site development and home construction markets
2. Installation and Design Services: Onsite services including system design, site and soil analysis, layout and design plans, HSTS equipment packages, NPDES treatment systems, start-up services, as-built drawings, and operation and maintenance

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

NCI Precast manufactures precast concrete products at its Norwalk, Ohio facility, including manholes, catch basins, headwalls, box culverts, utility vaults, meter pits, retaining wall systems, MSE walls, lagging panels, light pole bases, portable concrete barriers, Easi-Set buildings, and storm shelters for highway, utility, site development, and home construction markets. The company also provides onsite wastewater system design services and distributes complementary precast brands such as Verti-Crete, ReCon, Easi-Set, and Norweco.

Product overview

NCI Precast is a family-owned precast concrete manufacturer established in 1906, operating as a single-product manufacturer of precast concrete products and associated services. The company serves highway, utility, site development, and home construction markets with a diverse product portfolio organized into several categories: Building Products (Easi-Set Buildings and Storm Shelters), Storm & Sanitary Infrastructure (Manholes, Catch Basins, Headwalls, Box Culverts), Utility Structures (Utility Vaults, Meter Pits), Water/Wastewater Systems (Residential and Commercial Services), Precast Walls (Verti-Crete Privacy/Security Walls, Portable Concrete Barriers, ReCon Retaining Walls), Heavy & Highway Products (Lagging Panels, MSE Walls, Gravix), Specialty Precast (Light Pole Bases), and NCI Onsite System Design services for onsite wastewater treatment. NCI operates as both a product manufacturer and distributor of complementary brands including Verti-Crete, ReCon, Easi-Set, J-J Hooks, Norweco, Presby, and Infiltrator products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Easi-Set Buildings Precast concrete buildings and restrooms for residential, commercial, military, and utility applications, featuring modular construction and rapid deployment.
• Manholes Precast concrete manholes for storm and sanitary infrastructure, providing durable access points for utility systems.
• Catch Basins Precast concrete catch basins and inlet structures for stormwater management and drainage systems.
• Headwalls Precast concrete headwalls for erosion protection and pipe/outlet support in drainage applications.
• Box Culvert Precast concrete box culverts for stormwater conveyance, vehicle crossings, and utility housing applications.
• Utility Vaults Precast concrete utility vaults for housing electrical, telecommunications, and other utility equipment.
• Meter Pits Precast concrete meter pits for residential and commercial water metering applications.
• Residential Services Residential septic tank installation and related services for homeowners, including septic systems and residential wastewater solutions.
• Municipal / Commercial Services Commercial and municipal wastewater and water infrastructure services including treatment systems and infrastructure products.
• Storm Shelter Precast concrete storm shelters providing protection against severe weather and tornadoes.
• Verti-Crete Privacy/Security Walls Vertical-cast precast concrete privacy and security walls for residential and commercial perimeter applications.
• Portable Concrete Barrier Portable precast concrete barriers for temporary traffic control and site security applications.
• ReCon Retaining Wall System Large block precast concrete retaining wall system for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure applications.
• Lagging Panels Precast concrete lagging panels for heavy highway applications and earth retention systems.
• MSE Wall Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) wall systems for highway, bridge, and infrastructure support applications.
• Gravix Precast concrete gravity wall system for heavy-duty retaining wall applications in highway and infrastructure projects.
• Light Pole Base Precast concrete light pole bases for highway, parking lot, and outdoor lighting installations.
• NCI Onsite System Design Comprehensive onsite wastewater system design services including site/soil analysis, layout and design plans, HSTS equipment packages, NPDES treatment systems, start-up services, as-built drawings, and operation and maintenance support.

Named customers2 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Verti-CretecoreTechnology or IntegrationNCI Precast distributes Verti-Crete privacy and security wall products as part of their precast walls product line.
• ReconcoreTechnology or IntegrationNCI Precast distributes Recon retaining wall products as part of their precast walls and specialty precast offerings including light pole bases.
• Easi-SetcoreTechnology or IntegrationNCI Precast is a distributor of Easi-Set buildings and restroom products, including commercial properties, generator buildings, military applications, parks and recreation, schools, utilities, and water/waste infrastructure applications.
• NorwecocoreTechnology or IntegrationNCI Precast distributes Norweco wastewater treatment products including AT 1500 UV disinfection systems, 960 treatment systems, Singulair aerators, and BK2K systems for residential and commercial onsite wastewater applications.
• National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCI Precast is an early member of the National Precast Concrete Association, demonstrating long-term commitment to industry standards and quality in precast concrete manufacturing.
• Ohio Precast Concrete AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCI Precast is a long-time member of the Ohio Precast Concrete Association, supporting state-level industry standards and networking.
• Ohio Contractors AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCI Precast is a member of the Ohio Contractors Association, supporting construction industry standards and advocacy in Ohio.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lindsay Precast: Lindsay Precast manufactures precast concrete utility structures, communication vaults, and specialty products for the utility, transportation, and construction markets, comparable to NCI's utility and specialty precast offerings.
• Jensen Precast: Jensen Precast manufactures precast concrete products including utility structures, manholes, box culverts, retaining walls, and custom specialty precast, directly mirroring NCI's product mix and serving overlapping utility, highway, and commercial construction customers.
• Tindall Corporation: Tindall is a privately held precast/prestressed concrete manufacturer producing utility and infrastructure structures, wall systems, and custom precast, operating in many of the same highway, utility, and building end markets as NCI.
• Smith-Midland Corporation: Smith-Midland is a publicly traded precast concrete producer of utility vaults, Easi-Set buildings, Soundwall/Slenderwall, and retaining wall systems, competing directly with NCI's utility structure, building, and wall product lines.
• Wieser Concrete Products: Wieser Concrete is a family-owned precast manufacturer producing utility vaults, septic tanks, manholes, and retaining walls, overlapping with NCI's product portfolio and customer base in the Midwest and upper Midwest.

Broad incumbents

• Oldcastle Infrastructure: Part of CRH, Oldcastle Infrastructure is the largest North American producer of precast concrete infrastructure products including manholes, catch basins, utility vaults, and box culverts, competing head-to-head with NCI on the same highway, utility, and municipal product categories across the Midwest.
• Forterra: Forterra is a large publicly traded manufacturer of precast concrete drainage, water, and utility infrastructure products serving similar highway, storm/sanitary, and utility end markets as NCI, with significantly broader geographic and product scale.

Regional players

• Mack Industries: Mack Industries is an Ohio-based family-owned precast and ready-mix concrete producer serving the Midwest with utility structures, drainage products, and wall systems, directly competing with NCI across its core Ohio and surrounding-state markets.
• Independent Concrete Pipe Company: Independent Concrete Pipe produces precast concrete pipe, manholes, and drainage structures primarily in the upper Midwest, directly overlapping with NCI's storm/sanitary and box culvert product lines.

Others

• Norweco: Norweco is a manufacturer of onsite wastewater treatment and disinfection systems that NCI distributes as a core partner; comparable as a wastewater treatment equipment supplier in the residential and municipal segments where NCI also operates.

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

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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