Jurgensen Companies

What Jurgensen Companies does

Jurgensen Companies is a family-owned, vertically integrated construction materials and infrastructure services conglomerate founded in 1934 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The company operates through two core divisions: Aggregates (16 production sites producing crushed stone, sand, gravel, agricultural lime, industrial minerals, and recycled concrete across Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky) and Asphalt (modern hot mix, warm mix, porous asphalt, and specialty emulsions including the exclusive Trackless Tack product). It also runs a heavy highway construction business (John R. Jurgensen Company) and bulk terminal operations (Benchmark Distribution Terminals and Benchmark River and Rail Terminals) supporting barge, rail, and truck transloading. Underlying technology is primarily physical: own-quarry aggregates, in-house certified QC labs producing 100+ new mix designs annually, John Deere 944K electric drive wheel loaders, Stonemont QC software, Fleetwatcher fleet tracking, and the ROAD lean construction program.

The business model combines project-based heavy highway construction revenue (bid competitively on public sector contracts, with named wins including the $500M Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway P3, $50M I-70 lane addition, and $31M I-275 KY pavement rehabilitation) with recurring materials revenue from aggregate and asphalt sales to DOTs, contractors, and private developers. Customers span Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), Indiana DOT, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), county engineers, municipalities, commercial developers (Amazon, FastPark/CVG Airport), and agricultural buyers. Pricing is quote-based rather than list-published, reflecting the project-bidding and negotiated-supply nature of the industry. The company owns and operates 25+ subsidiaries handling distinct specialties, allowing it to compete across the full materials-to-paving value chain with DOT-certified quality control and regulatory moats in the tri-state region.

Name

Jurgensen Companies

Legal name

The Jurgensen Companies

Website

https://jrjnet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Jurgensen Companies is a family-owned, vertically integrated construction materials and heavy highway contractor founded in 1934, operating 16 aggregate sites, asphalt plants, and river/rail terminals across Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky for state DOTs and commercial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Highway Construction

NAICS

Construction Sand and Gravel Mining (212321), Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing (324121), Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing (32412)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Aggregates Mining & Processing (Sand, Gravel, Crushed Stone) (IMADAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aggregate Processing & Value-Added Products (Washing, Screening, Asphalt/Concrete Aggregates) (IMAKAHAH), Recycled Aggregates & C&D Materials Processing (RCA, RAP, Glass Aggregate) (IMAKAHAI), Construction Aggregates Transport (Sand/Gravel/Crushed Stone) (TLADAKAG)

Keywords

• Heavy highway construction
• Aggregate production
• Asphalt manufacturing
• Construction paving services
• Bulk material terminals

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Heavy Highway Construction Services: Construction projects ranging from large federally-funded interstate jobs to small private parking lots. Revenue from project contracts with government agencies and private companies.
2. Aggregate Products: Production and sale of construction aggregates including crushed stone, sand, and gravel. Products sold by size for various construction applications.
3. Asphalt Products: Hot mix asphalt production and sale including porous asphalt and warm mix. Asphalt paving and milling services.
4. Terminal and Storage Services: River, rail, and truck terminal operations for bulk product storage, handling, and transfer. Supports agricultural, manufacturing, and chemical industries.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jurgensen Companies produces construction aggregates (crushed stone, sand, gravel, agricultural lime, industrial minerals, recycled concrete) at 16 operations across Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky, manufactures hot mix, warm mix, porous asphalt, and specialty emulsion products at company-owned plants, and delivers full-service heavy highway construction, asphalt paving, pavement milling, bridge work, underground utilities, and bulk material terminal/transloading services to government agencies and private sector clients.

Product overview

Jurgensen Companies is a family-owned construction materials and services conglomerate operating since 1934, offering a vertically integrated portfolio of products and services across Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. The company operates through two primary divisions: Aggregates (producing crushed stone, sand, gravel, agricultural lime, industrial minerals, and recycled concrete at 16+ operations) and Asphalt (manufacturing hot mix asphalt, porous asphalt, warm mix, and specialty emulsions). Construction services include heavy highway paving, milling, bridge work, and underground utilities. The company owns multiple terminal operations for barge, rail, and truck transloading of bulk materials. Key subsidiary brands include John R. Jurgensen Company (heavy highway construction), Valley Asphalt Corporation, Eaton Asphalt, Melvin Stone Company (11 locations), Benchmark Terminals, and numerous aggregate producers across the tri-state region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MACC Tech: Mining, Asphalt, Concrete & Construction Technology program - a two-year program designed to expose junior and senior high school students to career opportunities in the aggregate, asphalt, concrete and construction industries.
• Jurgensen Aggregates
• Jurgensen Companies Infrastructure Solutions

Products and services

• Aggregates (Crushed Stone, Sand, Gravel) Construction aggregates including crushed stone, sand, and gravel produced at 16 aggregate operations across Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky, sold by size specification for use in asphalt, concrete, road base, residential and commercial construction, and agricultural or environmental applications.
• Asphalt Products Hot mix asphalt, porous asphalt pavement, warm mix asphalt, and specialty Trackless Tack emulsion manufactured at company-owned asphalt plants for use in road construction and pavement applications.
• Asphalt Paving and Milling Full-service asphalt paving and pavement milling/profiling for interstate highways, airports, parking lots, rural and urban roads, and bike-walking paths, delivered to government and private customers.
• Heavy Highway Construction Services Heavy highway construction, bridge construction, and underground utility installation including clearing, demolition, earthwork, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and water line services for government and private sector projects.
• Agricultural Lime Pulverized and ground agricultural limestone sold to farmers for soil amendment, pH balancing, and improved crop yields.
• Industrial Minerals Finely pulverized calcium carbonate fillers and industrial minerals with median particle sizes from 3-18 microns, sold for use in adhesives, vinyl flooring, carpet backing, drywall compound, and sealants.
• Recycled Concrete Aggregate Crushed and recycled concrete produced from demolished structures and roadways, sold as a sustainable base material at multiple Ohio production locations.
• Geotextiles and Fabrics Geogrids, non-woven fabric, woven fabric, waterproofing membranes, and overlay fabrics sold for stabilization, drainage, and waterproofing applications in construction projects.
• Tank, Barge, and Rail Transloading Services Bulk liquid and dry material storage, handling, blending, and transloading services delivered via Ohio River barges, CSX rail cars, and trucks at company-operated terminals, including specialty heating for asphalt products.
• Aggregate Delivery and Trucking Fleet-based trucking services delivering dirt, rip rip, crushed stone, sand, gravel, lime, ash, and cement via rear-end dump, side dump, and pneumatic tanker configurations across the OH/IN/KY region.
• Bulk Cement Sales (Benchmark Materials) Bulk cement sales at the Petersburg, Kentucky terminal offering ASTM C150 Type I/II Low Alkali cement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 110+ NAPA Quality in Construction Awards received
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 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

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government partner for infrastructure projects. ODOT awards construction contracts to Jurgensen companies and provides project specifications and oversight for highway construction, bridge work, and pavement rehabilitation projects throughout Ohio.
• Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState transportation partner for Indiana projects. INDOT specifications and certifications required for aggregate and asphalt products used in state highway projects.
• Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState transportation partner for Kentucky operations. KYTC certifications required for asphalt and aggregate products meeting state specifications.
• Raptor, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization that tags osprey chicks annually at Jurgensen construction sites. Partnership supports osprey conservation and wildlife monitoring efforts.
• Oeder Sand & GravelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighbor company that erected osprey nesting pole following Jurgensen's example. Partnership in wildlife conservation efforts.
• Millcreek AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation organization partnered with Jurgensen on osprey and environmental conservation initiatives.
• Little Miami ConservancyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organization partnered on osprey conservation and watershed protection efforts.
• I Build America OhiocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInitial supporter providing leadership, time, and resources to the movement. Jurgensen was founding partner promoting construction industry careers to young Americans.
• SCOKI (Supply Chain OKI)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganized high school teacher externship program. Valley Asphalt participated in pilot program exposing teachers to construction industry careers.
• Blacklidge EmulsionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive manufacturer and distributor partnership for Trackless Tack - an advanced asphalt emulsion tack product. Valley Asphalt partnered with Blacklidge to produce and distribute this proprietary product in Ohio and Kentucky markets.
• American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAASHTO Materials Reference Laboratory (AMRL) certification enables self-certification of state mix designs. Participation in round robin testing programs for quality assurance.
• Portsmouth JV (Dragados USA, Beaver Excavating)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partnership for Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway P3 project. John R. Jurgensen served as lead contractor alongside Dragados USA and Beaver Excavating.
• MS ConsultantsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLead designer for Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway P3 project.
• HDRminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIndependent Quality Firm for Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway P3 project ensuring quality standards.
• National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association for asphalt paving. Jurgensen companies are members and participate in Quality in Construction Awards program.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Shelly Company: One of the largest aggregate, asphalt, and construction contractors in Ohio, with overlapping operations across OH, KY, and surrounding states. Most direct comparable given vertically integrated aggregates-to-paving model and similar customer base of state DOTs and private contractors.
• Barrett Paving Materials: Aggregates and asphalt producer operating quarries and plants across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, including Ohio. Direct comparable on production and paving services with similar DOT-driven business model.
• Rogers Group Inc. Privately held aggregates, asphalt, and construction services company operating across the Southeast and Midwest U.S. including nearby Kentucky. Direct comparable on vertically integrated aggregate production, asphalt manufacturing, and highway paving services.

Broad incumbents

• Sterling Construction Company: Heavy civil construction company focused on highways, bridges, and water infrastructure across the U.S. Comparable on heavy highway contracting and DOT project delivery, though Sterling does not vertically integrate aggregates production.
• Vulcan Materials Company: Largest U.S. producer of construction aggregates, with extensive operations across the Midwest including Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. Overlaps directly with Jurgensen's aggregate and asphalt businesses but at significantly larger national scale.
• CRH plc (Oldcastle): Global building materials giant with North American aggregates, asphalt, and paving operations through Oldcastle Infrastructure and related brands. Overlaps directly with Jurgensen's aggregates and asphalt product lines as part of a much larger portfolio.
• Granite Construction Incorporated: Vertically integrated heavy civil construction and materials producer serving transportation, water resources, and energy markets. Comparable on heavy highway construction and aggregate/asphalt production, though with a national footprint and public listing.
• Martin Marietta Materials: One of the largest U.S. producers of aggregates and heavy construction materials, with national footprint including Ohio operations. Comparable as a publicly listed aggregates leader with similar end-markets but vastly larger scale.

Emerging players

• US Lime & Minerals: Lime and limestone producer serving industrial, construction, and agricultural markets across the U.S. Comparable on limestone quarrying, industrial minerals, and agricultural lime products that partially overlap with Jurgensen's Piqua Materials and Melvin Stone operations.
• Eagle Materials: Heavy-side building materials producer including cement, gypsum, and concrete aggregates with some Midwest exposure. Partial overlap on aggregates and infrastructure materials serving similar construction end-markets.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries33 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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