What Meadow Burke does

Meadow Burke is a US-based manufacturer of engineered concrete construction accessories serving tilt-up contractors, precast/prestress producers, bridge and highway contractors, and cast-in-place builders. Its product portfolio spans seven core categories: engineered lifting systems (Super-Lift II/III, Burke Lift, Rapid Lift, DogBone), coil lifting systems, bracing products (Super Braces, Super 52, MB Brace Badger helical anchors), concrete connections (Rapid-Lok corbel replacement, Keyway Splice Box, Lockable Dowel), rebar connections (MBT Coupler, Type 1/Type 2 splicing systems), bridge deck hardware (BBS overhang brackets, HF hangers), and rebar support systems. Two patents anchor the technology: the granted Super Lift III Insert (2.5:1 safety factor, exceeding OSHA's 2:1 minimum) and a patent-pending Burke Lift one-clutch system that eliminates spalling during panel lifts. The company bundles these products with engineering services — tilt-up shop drawings, bridge overhang calculations, precast lift anchor location drawings, and PE-sealed submittals — performed by an in-house engineering team using proprietary analysis software.

The business model is quote-based B2B sales with no public pricing or e-commerce. Distribution runs through three channels: a centralized inside-sales phone line (877-518-7665), web-based engineering submittal forms, and field-engineering support for complex tilt-up and bridge projects. Marketing is multi-channel, anchored by trade show presence at the Precast Show (PCI/NPCA), TCA Annual Convention, and industry publications, supplemented by a quarterly BUILD newsletter, YouTube product demonstrations, and active social profiles. Select customers include Archer Western, Baker Concrete, BNG Construction, and owners such as Tampa International Airport ($953M Master Plan expansion) and Avery Brewing ($27M facility).

Meadow Burke has operated since the early 1940s and has been part of CRH's construction accessories portfolio since 2020, when it transitioned to a product brand within Leviat alongside sister brands Thermomass, Halfen, and Helifix. Manufacturing is anchored in Fort Worth, TX for the Keyway Splice Box line, and the company maintains Buy America compliance across lifting, coil lifting, and metal bar support product lines for federally funded bridge and highway work. Recent strategic activity includes the acquisition of Bowco (underground precast expansion), the Thermomass partnership for insulated wall panel tilt-up, and ongoing product extensions such as Rapid-Lok Ultimate.

Name

Meadow Burke

Legal name

Meadow Burke

Website

https://meadowburke.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Meadow Burke manufactures engineered concrete construction accessories, including lifting systems, bracing products, and connection hardware, serving tilt-up contractors, precast producers, and bridge builders across the United States as a product brand within Leviat.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Concrete Construction Accessories

NAICS

Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Lifting Accessories & Rigging (Slings, Shackles, Hooks, Spreaders) (IMAHAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ), Fasteners, Anchors & Connectors (Bolts, Weld Studs, Plates) (IMADACAJ)

Keywords

• Concrete lifting systems
• Tilt-up construction hardware
• Precast concrete accessories
• Rebar connection systems
• Bridge construction hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Anaheim

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Concrete Construction Hardware Sales: Sale of engineered lifting accessories, bracing products, concrete forming hardware, and rebar support systems. Products are sold directly to contractors and precast manufacturers with pricing upon request via phone or contact forms.
2. Engineering Services: Professional engineering services including tilt-up lift and brace shop drawings, bridge overhang calculations, precast lift anchor location drawings, and bracing design. Charged per detail, project, or hourly depending on service type.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Meadow Burke manufactures and sells engineered concrete construction accessories including lifting systems (Super-Lift, Burke Lift, coil and plate lifters), bracing products (Super Braces, Burke Bars, MB Brace Badger helical anchor), concrete connections (Rapid-Lok connection plates, Keyway Splice Box, Lockable Dowel), rebar support and splicing systems, and bridge deck hardware (hangers, overhang brackets). The company complements its hardware with professional engineering services for tilt-up lift and brace shop drawings, precast lift anchor analysis, and bridge overhang and connection engineering. Products are sold directly to contractors, precast manufacturers, and engineering firms via quote-based enterprise sales with no public list pricing.

Product overview

Meadow Burke is a manufacturer of engineered construction accessories operating as a product brand within Leviat's comprehensive product portfolio. The company offers a multi-module product ecosystem organized across three core construction methods: Precast, Tilt-Up, and Cast-in-Place construction. The core product lines include: (1) Engineered Lifting Systems - comprising Super-Lift (II and III), Burke Lift (one-clutch 10-ton system), Rapid Lift, and DogBone products for safely lifting and handling precast and tilt-up concrete panels; (2) Coil Lifting Systems - including coil lifting inserts (CX series), plate lifters, and accessories for various precast applications; (3) Bracing Products - Super Braces, Burke Bars, Brace Badger helical anchors, and brace anchoring components for concrete panel support; (4) Concrete Connections - Rapid-Lok corbel replacement systems, Keyway Splice Box for rebar continuity, Lockable Dowel shear connections, and panel-to-panel/panel-to-footing connections; (5) Rebar Connections - MBT Couplers, Type 1/Type 2 rebar splicing systems; (6) Bridge Deck Products - overhang brackets (BBS/BBA series), bridge hangers, and bridge hardware; (7) Supporting and Spacing Rebar - MB Tuff Chairs, plastic and metal continuous and individual supports, and rebar caps. The portfolio is complemented by engineering services including tilt-up design and shop drawings, precast lifting analysis, and bridge connection engineering. Meadow Burke has been providing lifting systems for over 80 years with a commitment to safety, including patented products like the Burke Super Lift III Insert with 2.5:1 safety factor exceeding OSHA requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Super Lynk: Product brand for lifting and connection systems
• Rapid-Lok
• Burke Lift
• Super Lift III
• MB Brace Badger
• Keyway Splice Box
• MB Tuff Chair

Products and services

• Engineered Lifting Systems Complete category of engineered lifting solutions including Super-Lift (II and III), Burke Lift, Rapid Lift, and DogBone products for safely lifting and handling precast and tilt-up concrete panels, including ring clutches, edge lift inserts, and spreader beams. Targeted at contractors and precast manufacturers.
• Burke Super Lift III Insert Patented three-part lifting system for tilt-up construction with a 2.5:1 safety factor exceeding the OSHA 2:1 minimum, combining a two-part sturdy base, high-strength steel anchor, and three-part snap-together recess former for safe and reliable panel lifting.
• Burke Lift System Patent-pending one-clutch precast/prestress lifting system combining face and edge lifts into a single 10-ton system, available in eight heights for panel thicknesses from 5 to 12 inches. The clutch design eliminates spalling by bearing into the Burke Lift anchor rather than the concrete.
• Coil Lifting Systems Coil-based lifting systems comprising coil lifting inserts (CX series), plate lifters (Lift-It-Plate, LP-11, LP-20, LP-22), and coil accessories (bolts, plugs, nuts, washers) for various precast edge and face lifting applications including boxes, manholes, and utility shapes.
• Bracing Products Bracing portfolio including Super Braces and the Super 52 brace (16,050 lb ultimate strength at 39-79 ft heights eliminating secondary bracing), Burke Bars, MB Brace Badger helical anchor (95 ksi yield / 130 ksi tensile, eliminates concrete deadmen), and brace anchoring inserts for tilt-up panel support.
• Rapid-Lok Connection Plate System Steel corbel replacement system that creates a structural shelf in concrete walls to support double tees, stairs, beams, and other precast elements. Features embed plates, bearing angles, and interlocking studs that lock into keyholes without welding, with Rapid-Lok Plastic Cover and Rapid-Lok Ultimate variants for precast, cast-in-place, and tilt-up applications.
• Keyway Splice Box Metal dovetail keyway system that replaces penetrating rebar in construction joints for rebar continuity. Manufactured from galvanized mild steel with perforated cases for concrete bond and dovetail steel keyway producing locked joints with increased pull-out strength and greater shear resistance. Made at the Fort Worth, TX facility.
• Concrete Connection Systems Concrete connection product family including the Lockable Dowel (for eliminating costly pour strips with a design tool to right-size quantities), joint keyway, shear connections, panel-to-footing and panel-to-panel connections, slotted connections for movement and thermal expansion, and threaded inserts for attachment points.
• Rebar Splicing Systems Mechanical rebar splicing systems including the MBT Coupler and Type 1 and Type 2 threaded rebar splicing systems that provide mechanical continuity between reinforcing bars in construction applications.
• Rebar Support and Spacing Products Rebar support portfolio including the MB Tuff Chair (engineered plastic support chair with staple and nail-down capability), metal and plastic continuous supports, metal individual supports, mesh bar chairs, PC series snap-on chairs, Plaswheel, and rebar caps for worker safety on exposed rebar ends.
• Bridge Deck Products Bridge and highway construction accessories including bridge hangers (Steel Hanger Frame, Haunch Steel Hanger, Precast Embed Hanger, Side Lock, Broach, Half, Bar, and Adjustable Hangers), overhang brackets (BBA-Aluminum series, BBS-27 JR, BBS-47, BBS-54 Standard, BBS-54L), and bridge hardware (pipe holders, screed chairs, screed hooks) for steel and concrete girder applications, with Buy America-compliant steel options.
• Thermomass Insulated Wall Panel Connectors Patented sandwich wall connectors used in insulated tilt-up wall panels. Inserted through predrilled holes to hold sandwiched layers of concrete and insulation secure during lifting and erection, jointly marketed with Thermomass for craft brewery, food and beverage, and other temperature-controlled facility construction.
• Engineering Services Professional engineering services including Basic and Complex Tilt-Up Details with or without bracing, Panel Embed Shop Drawings, Bridge Overhang and Interior calculations with drawings, Standard and Complex Precast Lift Anchor location drawings with rigging, and Professional Engineer seals per project. Pricing is per detail, per project, or hourly depending on service type.

Quantifiable outcome

• Super 52 brace eliminates need for secondary bracing due to strength capacity of 16,050 lbs ultimate strength at 39-79 ft height
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• ThermomasscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between Meadow Burke and Thermomass for tilt-up insulated wall panel construction, particularly for craft breweries and temperature-controlled facilities. Meadow Burke supplies lifting and bracing products while Thermomass provides insulation connector technology for sandwich panel construction. Joint marketing at industry events including TCA Convention customer appreciation events.
• LeviatflagshipOthersLeviat is the parent company and global leader in connecting, fixing, lifting and anchoring technology for the construction industry. Meadow Burke transitioned to a product brand within Leviat's comprehensive product portfolio on November 9, 2020. Leviat also encompasses Thermomass, Halfen, Helifix, and other trusted product brands.
• Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCA is a nonprofit international organization dedicated to advancement of tilt-up concrete construction industry. Meadow Burke participates in TCA Community Project Program and Annual Convention. TCA Community Project Program brings members together for community projects like the Hurricane Sandy Memorial.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Powers Fasteners: Manufacturer of concrete anchors, fasteners, and chemical anchoring systems, now part of Stanley Black & Decker. Direct competitor in concrete anchoring and fastening products used in construction.
• Simpson Strong-Tie: Public company (SSD) and major manufacturer of structural connectors, anchors, and construction hardware. Overlaps significantly with Meadow Burke's rebar connection systems, concrete connections, and structural wall hardware product lines.
• PEIKKO: Finnish-based manufacturer specializing in precast concrete connections and lifting systems. Direct competitor in precast/prestress lifting and structural connection products.
• BarSplice Products: Specialized manufacturer of mechanical rebar splicing systems. Direct overlap with Meadow Burke's MBT Coupler and Type 1/Type 2 rebar splicing products, serving similar contractor customers.
• Dayton Superior: Largest US competitor in concrete construction accessories, with overlapping product lines spanning lifting systems, bracing, rebar supports, and forming hardware. Most directly comparable peer to Meadow Burke in terms of product breadth, customer base, and go-to-market.

Broad incumbents

• Hilti: Global leader in construction tools, anchors, and fastening systems. Family-owned Liechtenstein-based company with overlapping products in concrete anchors and fasteners, though focused more broadly on power tools and consumables.
• nVent ERICO: Construction and electrical products division of nVent Electric (NYSE: NVT), including concrete connection and grounding products. Broad incumbent with some overlap in construction accessories.
• ITW Construction Products: Construction accessories division of Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW), producing fasteners, anchors, and construction hardware at scale. Operates across multiple construction segments with significant overlap to Meadow Burke's product portfolio.

Emerging players

• Helifix: Sister brand under Leviat specializing in helical ties and structural repair products. Adjacent competitor in concrete construction accessories with focus on retrofit and repair applications.

Regional players

• Halfen: Sister brand under Leviat (formerly CRH's construction accessories division), historically a direct competitor in construction accessories. European focus with global reach through Leviat network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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