Armtec

What Armtec does

Armtec Inc. is Canada's largest manufacturer of water management and infrastructure solutions, producing corrugated steel pipe, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe, structural steel plates, modular bridges, retaining wall systems, stormwater chambers, and specialty infrastructure products from 24 manufacturing facilities and 9 yards distributed across 29 coast-to-coast locations. Its proprietary brands include SteelCor, BOSS 2000/Poly-tite, Big 'O', BRIDGE-PLATE, Multi Plate, Bridge-in-a-Box, Platon, and Aluminum Structural Plate, with partner-sourced stormwater technologies (Cultec, HydroStor, NEXT SDD3, Contech DuroMaxx) completing the portfolio. Many products carry 50-100 year design service lives, with Bridge-in-a-Box and BRIDGE-PLATE positioned as lower-maintenance alternatives to traditional concrete bridge construction.

The company sells primarily through direct enterprise field sales with embedded engineering support, quoting project-based pricing for municipalities, provincial transportation ministries (MTO, MTQ), mining operators, energy and aggregates companies, developers, and agricultural customers. Approximately 1% of Canadian roads rely on Armtec products, and the firm reports international project wins including Cerro Verde Mine in Peru. Since 2018 Armtec has operated as part of WGI Westman Group Inc., a privately-held diversified industrial group with 2,200+ employees across 77 locations in Canada and the U.S. Revenue and growth rates are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Armtec

Legal name

Armtec Inc.

Website

https://armtec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Armtec is Canada's largest manufacturer of water management and infrastructure solutions, producing steel and HDPE pipe, modular bridges, stormwater systems, and retaining walls from 24 plants serving municipalities, transportation ministries, mining, agriculture, and developers across Canada and select international projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Management and Infrastructure Products

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Engineering Services (54133), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Steel Pipe & Tubes (3317), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Water & Wastewater Pipeline Construction (Mains, Force Mains, Interceptors) (IMAFAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Design & Engineering for Renewal/Expansion (Pipelines, Pump Stations, Treatment Plants) (EUANALAD), Flood Control & Protection Infrastructure (Levees, Floodwalls, Gates, Pump Stations) (EUANAEAI)

Keywords

• Water management solutions
• Corrugated steel pipe
• HDPE drainage pipe
• Stormwater management systems
• Infrastructure products

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices29 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Steel Drainage Products: Manufacturing and sale of corrugated steel pipe, structural plates, and related steel products for drainage, bridges, and infrastructure applications
2. HDPE Plastic Pipe Products: Manufacturing and sale of HDPE corrugated pipe products including BOSS and Big O brands for agricultural, construction, and infrastructure applications
3. Engineering and Project Services: Custom engineering design services, technical support, and project services including design, fabrication, and field support
4. Stormwater Management Systems: Sale of stormwater detention, retention, and treatment products including HydroStor chambers, Cultec systems, and water treatment units

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Armtec manufactures and sells water management and infrastructure products including corrugated steel pipe (SteelCor, BRIDGE-PLATE, Multi Plate), HDPE drainage pipe (BOSS, Big O), modular bridges (Bridge-in-a-Box), retaining wall systems, and stormwater management chambers. The company also provides custom engineering design services and project support for infrastructure, mining, agriculture, and construction applications across Canada.

Product overview

Armtec is Canada's largest manufacturer of water management and infrastructure solutions, operating as a broad portfolio of specialized product categories rather than a unified platform. The product portfolio spans Drainage Pipe products (including SteelCor Corrugated Steel Pipe, BOSS 2000® HDPE Pipe, BOSS Poly-tite® HDPE Pipe, Big 'O'® HDPE Tubing variants, UltraFlo Corrugated Steel Pipe, DuroMaxx® SRPE Pipe, and Ditch Liner), Bridges and Structures (including BRIDGE-PLATE®, Multi Plate, Tunnel Liner Plate, Bridge-in-a-Box®, Aluminum Structural Plate, Bridge Plank, and MiniSpan), Retaining Wall and Erosion Control (Bin Wall, Geosynthetics, Steel Sheet Piling), Specialty Products (Guiderail, Conveyor Covers, Beaver Stop™, Flow Guard Beaver Control, Collector Pans, Water Control Gates, Culvert Markers, Sign Posts), Stormwater Management (partner products including Cultec® Stormwater Chambers, HydroStor® Stormwater Chambers, SDD3, Up-Flo® Filter, Downstream Defender™, First Defense™, Hydro-Brake® plus core products like CSP detention systems, Slotted Drain, EnviroBasin™, LittaTrap™), and Platon Membrane (Underlayment and Foundation Wrap for building moisture control). The company also provides engineering design, manufacturing, and field support services as part of its project services offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Big 'O' HDPE Tubing: High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) tubing providing superior performance and durability in agricultural, residential building and highway sectors.
• BOSS HDPE Pipe
• BRIDGE-PLATE
• Multi Plate
• Platon Membrane
• SteelCor
• DuroMaxx SRPE Pipe

Products and services

• SteelCor Corrugated Steel Pipe Galvanized corrugated steel pipe with a Design Service Life of 50 years; aluminized Type 2 and polymer-laminated coating options extend DSL to 100 years. Used for drainage applications across infrastructure projects.
• BOSS 2000 HDPE Pipe Double-wall corrugated High Density Polyethylene pipe with a smooth interior wall for optimal water flow. Available in 100-900mm diameters with 320 kPa pipe stiffness, CSA B182.8 certified, with a 75-year design service life.
• BOSS Poly-tite HDPE Pipe Double-wall corrugated HDPE pipe with smooth interior for optimized water flow, available in 100-900mm diameters with 320 kPa annular stiffness for storm sewer and drainage applications.
• Big 'O' HDPE Tubing High Density Polyethylene tubing for agricultural, residential building and highway sectors. BNQ 3624-115 certified; available in solid and perforated configurations. Serving Canadian farmers for over 50 years.
• UltraFlo Corrugated Steel Pipe Spiral rib CSP available in round or pipe arch shape for restricted headroom applications. Available in galvanized steel, Aluminized Steel Type 2, and polymer laminate coating.
• DuroMaxx SRPE Pipe Steel Reinforced Polyethylene pipe that is lightweight for easy handling of long sections without heavy construction equipment. Partner product with Contech Engineered Solutions.
• Ditch Liner

Quantifiable outcome

• 1% of all roads in Canada rely on Armtec products
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Contech Engineered SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for DuroMaxx Steel Reinforced Polyethylene (SRPE) pipe products. Armtec is a proud partner of Contech, a leading manufacturer of infrastructure products in North America.
• CulteccoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for Cultec stormwater retention and infiltration chambers, providing thermoplastic arch-shaped chamber systems for stormwater management.
• HydroStorcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for HydroStor stormwater detention chambers, polypropylene-based stormwater storage solutions for underground applications.
• Corrugated Steel Pipe Institute (CSPI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association membership supporting corrugated steel pipe standards and best practices.
• Plastic Pipe InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association membership supporting plastic pipe standards and specifications.
• Land Improvement Contractors of Ontario (LICO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association membership supporting land improvement and drainage contractors.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Contech Engineered Solutions: Large US-based manufacturer of corrugated steel pipe, HDPE pipe, stormwater chambers, and bridge/soil-steel structures. Compares directly to Armtec across nearly every drainage and bridge category, including acting as Armtec's DuroMaxx SRPE technology partner.
• Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS): Largest North American manufacturer of HDPE corrugated drainage pipe and stormwater management products. Highly comparable to Armtec's BOSS HDPE, Big 'O', and UltraFlo pipe lines serving infrastructure, agriculture, and building trades.
• Prinsco: Manufacturer of HDPE corrugated pipe and ag drainage tile for infrastructure and agricultural markets. Direct overlap with Armtec's BOSS, Big 'O', and agricultural drainage products across North America.
• NDS Inc. Manufacturer of drainage and stormwater management products including HDPE pipe, fittings, catch basins, and flow management. Comparable to Armtec in stormwater and building trades drainage categories.
• Pacific Corrugated Pipe Company: US manufacturer of corrugated steel pipe, structural plate, and HDPE drainage products. Closely comparable to Armtec's SteelCor, Multi Plate, and BRIDGE-PLATE soil-steel structure offerings.
• Jensen Precast: Manufacturer of precast concrete structures including utility vaults, stormwater systems, and bridge components. Competes with Armtec in underground infrastructure and modular structures, particularly on utility and DOT projects.

Broad incumbents

• Oldcastle Infrastructure (CRH): Broad infrastructure products subsidiary of CRH covering concrete pipe, precast structures, drainage, and stormwater. Overlaps with Armtec's steel/HDPE pipe and structures portfolio but operates across a much wider category footprint.
• Ipex (Aliaxis): Canadian-headquartered manufacturer of PVC, HDPE, and PP pipe systems for municipal, irrigation, and industrial applications. Adjacent competitor to Armtec across Canadian municipal water and drainage infrastructure.

Regional players

• Royal Pipe (Royal Building Products): Canadian manufacturer of PVC pipe and fittings for building trades and infrastructure drainage. Overlaps with Armtec's Big 'O' building trades and infrastructure product lines in the Canadian market.
• Baughman Tile: Manufacturer of concrete drainage tile and subsurface drainage products serving agricultural markets primarily in the US Midwest. Compares with Armtec's Big 'O' agricultural drainage tubing in farm and field drainage applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/armteclp
• Facebookfacebook.com/ArmtecLP

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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