Borton
Borton is a privately held industrial construction company specializing in slip form concrete silos, cement terminals, grain storage, and bulk material conveying systems for cement, grain, energy, mining, and other heavy industrial clients across the United States.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1934
- HeadquartersSouth Hutchinson, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Borton does
Borton is a privately held industrial construction company headquartered in South Hutchinson, Kansas, founded circa 1926. The company specializes in slip form concrete construction, silo construction and repair, cement terminals, grain storage and handling, and bulk material conveying systems. Its core technical capability is slip form concrete construction, a method in which concrete is poured into a continuously moving formwork raised vertically by hydraulic jacks, enabling the construction of tall, seamless concrete structures. Borton reports it can build silos up to 165 feet in diameter and 460+ feet in height, and claims to have built the longest single flight overland conveyor in the world. The company serves at least twelve industrial verticals including cement, grain, food and feed processing, glass, power generation, aggregates, mining, LNG, water storage, and other bulk material handling operations.
Borton's service portfolio spans six interconnected lines: silo inspection and repair (including FRP reinforcement, post-tensioning, crack injection, and external lining), cement terminal packages, grain storage and handling systems, bulk material conveying (overland conveyors, radial stackers, ship loaders, pneumatic transport), slip form concrete construction, and custom concrete silos. Repair offerings include specialized techniques such as Fiber Reinforced Polymer reinforcement using carbon fiber and post-tensioning for aging infrastructure. With 6,000+ projects completed over its operating history, the company positions itself as an experienced specialty contractor capable of both new construction and lifecycle maintenance of bulk material handling assets.
Borton generates revenue through project-based contracts with enterprise industrial clients, using custom quoting rather than published pricing. Distribution is exclusively direct enterprise sales, with three dedicated representatives covering silo repair and grain/feed/flour (Natalie Nickel), cement and bulk material conveying (Mark Timmermann), and other bulk material needs (President Josh Foote). The company markets primarily through industry trade shows (GEAPS Exchange, IEEE Cement Conference, World of Concrete, Kansas Grain and Feed Expo), its company website, and direct outreach. Affiliated entities under a 'Family of Companies' structure include Continental Construction Co. and Continental Industrial Services. No venture capital, private equity, or institutional investor involvement is disclosed.
Borton firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Borton
- Legal name
- Borton
- Website
- https://borton.net
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1934
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Borton is a privately held industrial construction company specializing in slip form concrete silos, cement terminals, grain storage, and bulk material conveying systems for cement, grain, energy, mining, and other heavy industrial clients across the United States.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Borton industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Construction Services
- NAICS
- Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (23811), Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390), Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273)
- SIC
- Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Concrete Equipment (Mixers, Pumps, Batching) (IMAHAAAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Cement & Fly Ash Silo Storage (TLALAIAB), Concrete & Cement Equipment Vehicle Manufacturing (Mixers/Pumps/Batching Trucks) (IMACAFAF)
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Where Borton is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- South Hutchinson
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Borton business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Industrial Construction Services: Project-based revenue from design and construction of industrial facilities including silo construction, cement terminals, grain storage facilities, bulk material conveying systems, and slip form concrete structures. Revenue is generated through one-time project contracts for new construction, repairs, renovations, and expansions.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom Project-Based Pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
Borton product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Borton is a century-old industrial construction firm specializing in the design, construction, inspection, and repair of concrete silos, cement terminals, grain storage facilities, and bulk material handling and conveying systems. The company delivers full-lifecycle concrete silo services ranging from new slip form construction to structural inspection and remediation for grain, cement, and aggregate industry operators.
Product overview
Borton is a construction company specializing in bulk material handling infrastructure, offering six interconnected service lines. The core offerings include Concrete Silos (custom-built storage structures up to 460+ feet tall) as the primary product, complemented by Silo Inspection & Repair services for maintaining existing structures. Additional services include Cement Terminals (complete terminal packages with bolted and concrete tanks), Grain Storage & Handling (engineering, construction, and equipment for grain facilities), Bulk Material Conveying (conveyors, stackers, ship loaders), and Slip Form Concrete construction services. The company uses slip form and jumpform construction methods and serves industries including cement, grain, glass, power, food, pet food, flour, aggregates, minerals, mining, LNG, and water.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Silo Construction New construction of concrete silos for industrial storage applications, delivered to grain, cement, and bulk material operators.
- Silo Inspection and Repair Structural inspection and remediation services for existing concrete silos, addressing aging assets, safety, and regulatory compliance for industrial operators.
- Cement Terminal Construction Design and construction of cement terminal facilities for cement producers and logistics operators.
- Grain Storage and Handling Systems Construction of grain storage facilities and handling infrastructure for agricultural processors and grain operators.
- Bulk Material Conveying Systems Design and construction of bulk material conveying infrastructure supporting grain, cement, and aggregate handling facilities.
- Slip Form Concrete Construction Specialized continuous-pour slip form concrete construction services for vertical industrial structures such as silos and towers.
Companies that use Borton
Customer profileSegments6 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Borton technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Borton partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.
- Continental Construction Co.minorListed as part of Borton's 'Family of Companies' - appears to be a related entity under common ownership rather than a formal business partnership.
- Continental Industrial ServicesminorListed as part of Borton's 'Family of Companies' - appears to be a related entity under common ownership rather than a formal business partnership.
- ISNetWorldminorSafety organization membership demonstrating compliance with contractor safety standards. Borton is a proud member of this organization.
- AvettaminorSafety organization membership for contractor prequalification and safety compliance verification. Borton is a proud member.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Borton competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Superior Concrete Products: Superior Concrete Products manufactures precast concrete fencing, walls, and modular concrete structures; an emerging player with partial overlap in concrete-based infrastructure products for industrial customers.
Others
- Continental Construction (Borton Family of Companies affiliate): Continental Construction is part of the Borton family of companies, sharing ownership and adjacent industrial construction services; relevant as a platform affiliate rather than external competitor.
Direct peers
- Dome Technology: Dome Technology builds bulk storage domes and silos for cement, grain, and mining using concrete construction methods, directly overlapping Borton's slipform silo and bulk material handling offering.
- Marietta Silos: Marietta Silos designs and constructs concrete and steel silos for cement, aggregates, and industrial storage, competing directly with Borton's concrete silo construction business.
- TIC Heavy Civil: TIC performs heavy civil and industrial construction including concrete structures and bulk material handling for mining, power, and industrial clients.
- Hoffmann, Inc. Hoffmann is a heavy industrial contractor specializing in concrete silos, grain elevators, and bulk material handling facilities for agricultural and industrial customers across the US.
Broad incumbents
- Mortenson Construction: Mortenson is a major US contractor with wind energy, industrial, and infrastructure work; its industrial concrete and materials handling capabilities compete for adjacent scopes to Borton's silo projects.
- Bechtel Corporation: Bechtel is a global EPC giant executing large cement, mining, and infrastructure projects where concrete silo and bulk material handling are bundled into broader industrial scopes, competing for the same enterprise customers as Borton.
- Kiewit Corporation: Kiewit is a major North American construction firm with industrial and infrastructure capabilities that overlap Borton's heavy concrete silo and bulk material handling projects on integrated tenders.
- Granite Construction: Granite Construction is a large US heavy civil contractor whose materials handling and infrastructure projects overlap with Borton's bulk material handling scope.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Borton leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Borton funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Borton M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Borton
What does Borton do?
Borton is a century-old industrial construction firm specializing in the design, construction, inspection, and repair of concrete silos, cement terminals, grain storage facilities, and bulk material handling and conveying systems. The company delivers full-lifecycle concrete silo services ranging from new slip form construction to structural inspection and remediation for grain, cement, and aggregate industry operators.
Is Borton a public or private company?
Borton is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Borton founded?
Borton was founded in 1934. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Borton based?
Borton is headquartered in South Hutchinson, United States, in the North America region.
How does Borton make money?
One revenue line is on record: industrial Construction Services.
Who are Borton's main competitors?
Superior Concrete Products is listed as an emerging player. Continental Construction (Borton Family of Companies affiliate) is listed as an others. Direct peers are Dome Technology, Marietta Silos, TIC Heavy Civil and Hoffmann, Inc.. Broad incumbents are Mortenson Construction, Bechtel Corporation, Kiewit Corporation and Granite Construction.
Does Borton have an API?
No public API is recorded for Borton.
What industry is Borton in?
Borton's product category is Industrial Construction Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAAAK, Concrete Equipment (Mixers, Pumps, Batching), with a secondary code of TLALAIAB, Cement & Fly Ash Silo Storage. Its NAICS code is 23811 and its SIC code is 1600.