Delta Companies, Inc.

Highway Construction and Paving Servicesdeltacos.com

Company typePrivate
Founded1920
HeadquartersCape Girardeau, United States
Headcount251–500
GTM typeB2B
OfferingServices

Delta Companies, Inc. firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Delta Companies, Inc.
Legal name: Delta Companies Inc.
Website: https://deltacos.com
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1920
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 251–500 employees
Ownership category
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Delta Companies, Inc. industry classification

Industry

Product category: Highway Construction and Paving Services
NAICS: Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing (324121)
SIC: Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)
akta.pro primary industry: Asphalt Aggregates & Specialty Aggregates (Rail Ballast, Riprap, Lightweight) (IMADAAAJ)

Keywords

Asphalt paving services
Construction aggregates supply
Hot mix asphalt production
Highway construction contracting
Liquid asphalt distribution

Where Delta Companies, Inc. is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Cape Girardeau
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

Delta Companies, Inc. business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

Aggregate Sales: Production and sale of construction aggregates including crushed stone, sand, and gravel for infrastructure projects
Asphalt Products and Paving Services: Hot-mix asphalt production and application through fixed and portable plants, including milling, resurfacing, and new pavement construction
Liquid Asphalt Sales: Production and distribution of liquid asphalt through terminal operations
Construction Services: Full-service construction including site development, roadway construction, trucking, testing services, precision paving, and profiling/surveying

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Other	Multi-year contract	Project-specific pricing based on scope, materials, and specifications

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Delta Companies, Inc. product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Delta Companies, Inc. is a vertically integrated construction materials and paving services firm that produces aggregates (crushed stone, sand, gravel), hot-mix asphalt (HMA), and liquid asphalt at company-owned quarries, HMA plants, and terminals, and delivers full-service road construction including paving, milling, resurfacing, trucking, testing, precision paving, and profiling/surveying. Operations span southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, and northeast Arkansas through regional subsidiaries such as Delta Asphalt of Arkansas, Southern Illinois Asphalt Co., Apex Paving Co., Heartland Asphalt Materials, and Southern Illinois Stone Company. Customers include state Departments of Transportation (ArDOT, MoDOT, IDOT), municipalities, general contractors, and commercial/industrial developers served via competitive bidding and direct contracts.

Product overview

Delta Companies, Inc. is a construction materials and services company operating as part of the Colas Group. The company operates a vertically integrated business model combining aggregates extraction (quarries), asphalt production (HMA plants), liquid asphalt distribution (terminals), and construction services (paving, trucking, testing, precision paving, profiling/surveying). The product portfolio centers on three core material products—Aggregates, Asphalt, and Liquid Asphalt—supported by five service lines. The company conducts operations through regional subsidiaries including Delta Asphalt of Arkansas, Southern Illinois Asphalt Co., Apex Paving Co., Heartland Asphalt Materials, SIS Quarry, and Reeves Construction Company, serving transportation infrastructure projects across northeast Arkansas, southern Illinois, and southeast Missouri.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Aggregates Crushed stone, sand, and gravel materials extracted from company-owned quarries (Heartland Materials, SEMO, Williamsville, SIS, Dexter), used as foundational base materials for road construction, concrete production, and infrastructure projects.
Asphalt (Hot-Mix Asphalt) Hot-mix asphalt (HMA) produced at company HMA plants (Cape Girardeau, Mt. Vernon, Buncombe, Hayti, Luxora) and used for road paving, highway construction, airport runways, and commercial/industrial surfaces.
Liquid Asphalt Asphalt binder and emulsion products distributed through the New Madrid liquid asphalt terminal for use in asphalt paving operations and road maintenance, serving both internal paving operations and external buyers.
Construction Services Full-service road and infrastructure construction including site development, milling, resurfacing, and highway improvement projects for state DOTs, municipalities, and commercial customers across Missouri, Illinois, and Arkansas.
Trucking Fleet transportation services for moving aggregates, asphalt, and construction materials between production facilities and project sites.
Testing Services Quality control laboratory testing for asphalt and aggregate materials to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
Precision Paving Specialized paving services utilizing advanced equipment and intelligent compaction techniques for high-quality road surfaces with enhanced smoothness and durability.
Profiling & Surveying Surface profiling and surveying services to assess existing pavement conditions and prepare for resurfacing or reconstruction projects.

Quantifiable outcome

47% recycled materials incorporated in some projects
+2 more outcomes

Companies that use Delta Companies, Inc.

Customer profile

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Delta Companies, Inc. technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Delta Companies, Inc. partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

Colas GroupflagshipOthersDelta Companies Inc. is a subsidiary of Colas Group, a world leader in transportation infrastructure solutions with 58,000 employees in more than 50 countries on five continents. The company operates under the Colas Goal Zero safety philosophy and benefits from the global resources, technology, and best practices of the parent organization.
Colas Inc.coreOthersUS parent company of Delta Companies Inc.; provides operational support, safety programs (Colas Goal Zero), and corporate standards
Reeves Construction CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated Colas subsidiary; Zach Green serves as President of both Delta Companies Inc. and Reeves Construction Company. Companies collaborate on projects in Northern Arkansas and Southeastern Missouri areas
Barrett IndustriesminorOthersFellow Colas Group subsidiary
Branscome CompaniesminorOthersFellow Colas Group subsidiary
HRI, Inc.minorOthersFellow Colas Group subsidiary
SimonminorOthersFellow Colas Group subsidiary
Sully-Miller Contracting CompanyminorOthersFellow Colas Group subsidiary
The Miller GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilling subcontractor on Arkansas project; a sister-company of Delta based in Atlanta, Georgia with operations in Ontario
National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association for asphalt pavement industry; Delta Companies holds membership and has received Quality-In-Construction awards from NAPA
American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor transportation infrastructure industry association; Delta Companies holds membership
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor construction industry trade association; Delta holds membership at national and state levels (AGC Missouri, AGC Arkansas, AGC Illinois)
National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association for aggregates producers; Delta Companies has received Safety Excellence Awards and Environmental Awards from NSSGA
Arkansas Asphalt Pavement Association (AAPA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerState asphalt pavement association; Delta Asphalt of Arkansas holds membership and has received S.A.F.E. Awards from AAPA
Missouri Asphalt Pavement Association (MAPA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerState asphalt pavement association; Delta Companies holds membership
Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers (IAAP)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerState aggregates association; SIS Quarry received Rock Solid Excellence in Safety Award from IAAP
Missouri Limestone Producers Association (MLPA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerState limestone/aggregate association; Delta Companies received four site recognitions in inaugural MLPA Environmental Awards
Three Rivers CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partnership; AGC of Missouri and Three Rivers College developed entry-level construction training programs within Delta's footprint
MFTI (Missourians for Transportation Infrastructure)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoalition advocating for transportation infrastructure funding in Missouri; Delta Companies participates in advocacy efforts

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Delta Companies, Inc. competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

Knife River Corporation: Vertically integrated aggregates, asphalt, and construction services provider operating across multiple US states. Closely comparable to Delta in its mix of quarrying, HMA production, and paving services delivered to DOT and commercial customers.
Granite Construction Incorporated: Heavy civil and highway construction contractor with vertically integrated materials production (aggregates and asphalt). Comparable business model of bidding on DOT and large infrastructure projects with owned materials supply.
Summit Materials, Inc. Vertically integrated construction materials company producing aggregates, cement, and asphalt, with paving services. Directly comparable in materials-to-pavement integration and DOT customer base.
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. Heavy civil infrastructure construction company serving transportation, water, and commercial markets. Comparable in highway/heavy civil project execution and DOT customer relationships, though with less vertical integration into aggregates.
Reeves Construction Company: Sister subsidiary within Colas Group; highway, heavy civil, and asphalt paving contractor. Identical parent (Colas) and shared leadership (Zach Green serves as President of both Reeves and Delta), with overlapping project work in northern Arkansas and southeast Missouri.

Broad incumbents

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. One of the largest US aggregates producers with extensive HMA and ready-mix operations. Comparable product mix (aggregates, asphalt) and DOT-heavy customer base, though operates at a substantially larger national scale.
Vulcan Materials Company: Largest US producer of construction aggregates, with significant asphalt mix operations. Overlaps with Delta in aggregates supply and HMA production, but operates nationally at a vastly larger scale.
CRH plc (Oldcastle): Global building materials giant with extensive US aggregates and asphalt operations through Oldcastle. Directly comparable materials portfolio, though Oldcastle's footprint and product breadth (including concrete, masonry) are much wider than Delta's.
Eurovia (VINCI Group): Global transportation infrastructure competitor to Colas Group, with extensive aggregates, asphalt, and paving operations in the US (including US subsidiaries like Hubbard Construction). Comparable product/service portfolio globally but operates through different corporate ownership.

Regional players

Teichert Construction: Family-owned, vertically integrated aggregates, asphalt, and heavy civil contractor based in California. Highly comparable operating model (quarries, HMA plants, paving services), but serves the West Coast rather than the Mid-South region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Delta Companies, Inc. financial estimates

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Delta Companies, Inc. leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Delta Companies, Inc. subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries13 records

Delta Companies, Inc. funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Delta Companies, Inc. M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about Delta Companies, Inc.

What does Delta Companies, Inc. do?

Is Delta Companies, Inc. a public or private company?

Delta Companies, Inc. is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was Delta Companies, Inc. founded?

Delta Companies, Inc. was founded in 1920. It employs 251 to 500 people.

Where is Delta Companies, Inc. based?

Delta Companies, Inc. is headquartered in Cape Girardeau, United States, in the North America region.

How does Delta Companies, Inc. make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Aggregate Sales are the primary driver. The others are asphalt Products and Paving Services, liquid Asphalt Sales and construction Services.

Who are Delta Companies, Inc.'s main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Knife River Corporation, Granite Construction Incorporated, Summit Materials, Inc., Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. and Reeves Construction Company. Broad incumbents are Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., Vulcan Materials Company, CRH plc (Oldcastle) and Eurovia (VINCI Group). Teichert Construction is listed as a regional player.

Does Delta Companies, Inc. have an API?

No public API is recorded for Delta Companies, Inc..

What industry is Delta Companies, Inc. in?

Delta Companies, Inc.'s product category is Highway Construction and Paving Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAAAJ, Asphalt Aggregates & Specialty Aggregates (Rail Ballast, Riprap, Lightweight). Its NAICS code is 324121 and its SIC code is 2950.