Gunite Supply & Equipment

What Gunite Supply & Equipment does

Gunite Supply & Equipment is a Cincinnati, Ohio-based manufacturer and direct distributor of gunite and shotcrete equipment, established in 1946-1947 and operating as a privately held industrial supplier. The company designs, builds, and sells capital equipment for pneumatically and hydraulically placing concrete, grout, and refractory mixes, alongside the consumable parts and accessories used by specialty concrete contractors, mining operators, and repair/restoration crews.

Its core product line includes the C-10SL pneumatic gun and C-10HHD hydraulic gun as flagship capital units, supplemented by the HG-9 Handy Grout pump, Powder Monkey AN-FO Loader, and the Pro Series Line Hose and finishing tools. Technical positioning centers on heavy-duty, field-deployable pneumatic and hydraulic systems, with ISO 9001:2015 quality certification, CE marking, and American Shotcrete Association (ASA) membership supporting procurement-grade credentials.

Gunite monetizes through direct sales of capital equipment (price points roughly $2,250 to $25,800+) and repeat consumable revenue from replacement nozzles, hose, and wear parts. Its go-to-market is a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront shipping across the United States and Canada, backed by a Cincinnati headquarters/warehouse and a second warehouse in Houston, Texas. The customer base is fragmented across specialty concrete contractors, mining operators, and restoration/infrastructure repair end markets, with no large anchor accounts publicly disclosed.

Name

Gunite Supply & Equipment

Legal name

Gunite Supply & Equipment Co.

Website

https://gunitesupply.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gunite Supply & Equipment is a Cincinnati-based manufacturer and direct distributor of gunite, shotcrete, and grout equipment plus consumable parts, serving specialty concrete contractors, mining, and repair crews across the US and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Concrete Construction Equipment

NAICS

Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (32622), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082), Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532)

akta.pro primary industry

Ground Support & Rock Reinforcement (Bolting, Mesh, Shotcrete Systems) (IMAKANAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ammunition Manufacturing (Small-, Medium- & Large-Caliber) (IMABAHAG)

Keywords

• Shotcrete equipment
• Gunite machines
• Concrete construction equipment
• Grout pumps
• ANFO loaders

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of gunite machines (C-10SL, C-10HHD), grout pumps (HG-9), and AN-FO loaders (Powder Monkey). One-time capital equipment purchases with prices ranging from $2,250 to $25,800+ for complete systems.
2. Parts & Accessories: Sale of replacement parts, wear parts, nozzles, hoses, couplings, finishing tools, and wire. Consumable and wear items that require ongoing replacement as equipment is used.
3. Parts Bundles: Pre-configured bundles combining equipment with essential parts and accessories at discounted prices. Encourages bulk purchasing with 5% off bundled items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Gunite Supply & Equipment manufactures and retails rotary bowl-type dry-mix gunite machines (C-10SL, C-10HHD), portable grout pumps (HG-9), and ASME-certified AN-FO pressure vessels (Powder Monkey) for concrete construction and mining applications. The company also supplies a complete ecosystem of replacement parts, accessories, hoses, nozzles, couplings, finishing tools, and wire for both dry-process gunite and wet-process shotcrete operations, shipping from Cincinnati, Ohio and Houston, Texas to customers in the US and Canada.

Product overview

Gunite Supply & Equipment offers a portfolio of industrial construction equipment focused on concrete spraying and material transfer applications. The core product line includes the C-10SL and C-10HHD rotary gunite machines for dry-mix and wet-mix shotcrete applications, the HG-9 Handy Grout portable pump for small-scale grouting, and the Powder Monkey pressure vessel for AN-FO loading in mining operations. These equipment offerings are complemented by a comprehensive range of accessories including hoses, nozzles, finishing tools, wear parts, and wire. The company operates as both manufacturer and retailer, serving specialty contractors worldwide from its U.S.-based facilities in Cincinnati, Ohio and Houston, Texas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• C-10SL Pneumatic Rotary Gunite Machine Rotary bowl-type dry-mix gunite machine powered by a 9 HP air motor, designed for high-production concrete construction applications such as swimming pools, tunnels, bridges, and retaining walls. Features a premium-life feed system, molded discharge liner, and exhaust suppression chamber. Available in 2-inch Ultra High Production and 1.5-inch Medium Production system configurations at $19,500 each, with Basic Parts Bundle ($23,252.04) and Loaded Parts Bundle ($25,800.66) options.
• C-10HHD Hydraulic Rotary Gunite Machine Heavy-duty hydraulic-powered rotary bowl dry-mix gunite machine with PTO connection, designed for ultra-high production concrete construction applications. The hydraulic motor reduces air requirements while maximizing output, achieving up to 12 yd3/hr (9.5 m3/hr). Features a 2-inch system and premium-life feed system with molded discharge liner.
• HG-9 Handy Grout Pump Complete Assembly Hand-operated, portable grout pump weighing 53 lbs, designed for small-scale grouting jobs such as door bucks, encasements, mudjacking, machine base grouting, void fill, and waterproofing. Features a 5-gallon polyurethane hopper, manual piston pump, in-line pressure gauge, and self-priming manifold. Production capacity up to 15 cubic feet per hour. Part number 706809 priced at $2,250.
• Powder Monkey AN-FO Loader ASME-certified rugged pressure vessel for loading Ammonium Nitrate and Fuel Oil (ANFO) into horizontal or vertical boreholes for blasting operations in underground mining. Features an exclusive plumbing assembly with aluminum air distribution manifold and stainless steel components. Available in multiple capacity models.
• Pro Series Line Hose Abrasion-resistant 2-inch hose engineered for long-distance gunite material transfer from C-10 gunite machines, with strong aluminum coupled ends and a maximum working pressure of 150 PSI. Sold by foot at $17.50/FT or fully assembled 50-foot length with aluminum couplings at $1,099.
• 60" Aluminum Finishing Rod High-quality 60-inch aluminum finishing rod designed for surface finishing on wet-mix shotcrete and dry-mix gunite applications. Durable yet lightweight construction. Volume pricing from $179.99 (5+ units) up to $199.99 (single unit). Part number 709536.
• Dry Process Gunite Parts & Accessories Comprehensive range of replacement and consumable parts for dry process gunite equipment, including C-10 wear parts, couplings, nozzle parts, nozzles, hoses, accessories, Reed-compatible parts, and wire. Designed to support the ongoing operation of C-10 series gunite machines.
• Wet Process Shotcrete Nozzles, Hoses & Clamps Wet process shotcrete equipment components including nozzles, hoses with accessories, clamps, and wire designed for wet-mix concrete spraying applications.
• Finishing Tools Complete line of finishing tools for shotcrete and gunite applications including brooms, flexible rods, floats, fresnos, handles, rods, shovels, and trowels, sold for both dry and wet process operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• C-10HHD achieves up to 12 yd3/hr (9.5 m3/hr) output
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Blastcrete Equipment Company: Manufactures shotcrete, gunite, refractory, and grout pumping equipment serving similar specialty contractor and mining customers. Directly competes in the mid-range concrete spraying equipment market.
• Allentown Shotcrete Technology: Specialty shotcrete equipment manufacturer focused on dry-mix and wet-mix applications for pools, tunnels, and structural repair. Closely aligned with Gunite Supply's primary customer base of specialty concrete contractors.
• Airplaco Equipment Company: Manufacturer of gunite and shotcrete equipment (including the C-10 platform lineage referenced in Gunite Supply's YouTube channel). Airplaco is the most directly comparable competitor in dry-mix gunite machines and shotcrete nozzles.
• Reed Shotcrete Equipment: Manufacturer of concrete and shotcrete pumps, guns, and nozzles. Reed competes head-to-head with Gunite Supply in nozzles, hoses, and wear parts for dry-process shotcrete—and is explicitly listed as a compatibility reference on Gunite Supply's website.

Emerging players

• Normet: Specializes in underground mining and tunnel construction equipment, including shotcrete sprayers and AN-FO loaders. Directly comparable to Gunite Supply's Powder Monkey AN-FO loader and mining shotcrete offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Schwing America: Established manufacturer of concrete pumps, truck-mounted shotcrete equipment, and material handling systems. Overlaps with Gunite Supply in the wet-process shotcrete equipment category but serves a broader construction customer base.
• Putzmeister: Global leader in concrete pumping and shotcrete equipment with a much broader portfolio and international reach. Competes in wet-process shotcrete equipment and concrete placement systems.
• Atlas Copco (Epiroc): Global industrial and mining equipment provider with shotcrete systems for tunneling and underground mining. Overlaps with Gunite Supply's mining and tunnel reinforcement customer segments.
• Caterpillar: Dominant construction and mining equipment OEM with broad underground hard rock and shotcrete offerings. While not a direct competitor in small gunite machines, Cat's scale and dealer network make it a strategic reference point for the niche.
• SANY Heavy Industry: Global heavy machinery manufacturer with concrete pumping and shotcrete equipment lines. Represents a scaled, lower-cost competitive threat across multiple equipment categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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