Tilcon Connecticut

What Tilcon Connecticut does

Tilcon Connecticut Inc. is a vertically integrated construction materials producer and heavy/highway contractor headquartered in New Britain, Connecticut, operating since 1923 (originally founded as Angelo Tomasso Inc.). The company's core offerings span aggregates (crushed stone from five quarries and sand/gravel from two pits, sourced from high-grade trap rock deposits), hot mix asphalt (produced at 18 computer-controlled plants), and ready mix concrete (five plants, 2,500-5,000 psi standard mixes plus specialty products like EccoCon and FLOCON). Tilcon complements materials production with in-house paving and construction services — milling, paving, site work, underground utilities, and bridge rehabilitation — and operates the Buchanan Marine barge division, which moves more than 6 million tons of stone annually by water to New York City and Long Island.

The company runs roughly 25 sites across Connecticut and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CRH plc (NYSE: CRH), the Dublin-headquartered Fortune Global 500 building materials group that acquired Tilcon in 1996. Tilcon operates within CRH's Northeast Division alongside sister companies such as Pennsy Supply, Pike Industries, Callanan Industries, and Tilcon NY. Revenue is generated through quote-based, project-driven sales of bulk materials and paving services to Connecticut municipalities (notably the CT Department of Transportation and cities including Waterbury and Meriden), commercial paving contractors (including American Pavement Specialists and Empire Paving with 30-50+ year relationships), and residential contractors, supported by a 24/7 customer portal and inside-sales phone lines. Awards from NAPA (multiple Quality in Construction Awards 2016-2021, 2024 Environmental Leadership Award) and the EPA (2024 ENERGY STAR certification for the Plainville plant) anchor its market reputation, while the October 2025 acquisition of American Industries' aggregate, asphalt, construction services, and transportation assets signals continued inorganic expansion within the state.

Name

Tilcon Connecticut

Legal name

Tilcon Connecticut Inc.

Website

https://tilconct.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Tilcon Connecticut is a vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, hot mix asphalt, and ready mix concrete, plus heavy/highway paving services, serving Connecticut municipalities, the CT DOT, and commercial contractors from 25 locations under CRH ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Materials

NAICS

Crushed and Broken Granite Mining and Quarrying (212313), Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing (327320), Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing (324121)

SIC

Cut Stone & Stone Products (3281), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Crushed Stone Quarrying & Processing (IMAKAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction Aggregates Mining & Processing (Sand, Gravel, Crushed Stone) (IMADAAAI), Ready-Mix Concrete Production & Delivery (IMADAAAA), Asphalt Aggregates & Specialty Aggregates (Rail Ballast, Riprap, Lightweight) (IMADAAAJ)

Keywords

• Construction materials supply
• Crushed stone aggregates
• Hot mix asphalt
• Ready mix concrete
• Highway paving services

Headquarters

HQ city

New Britain

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aggregates Sales: Sale of crushed stone products from five quarries and two sand and gravel pits. Products include various sizes of crushed stone and sand/gravel for construction projects.
2. Hot Mix Asphalt Sales: Production and sale of hot mix asphalt products from 18 Tilcon locations throughout Connecticut. Products include Class 1, 2, 3, 4 mixes, driveway mixes, and specialty asphalt products.
3. Ready Mix Concrete Sales: Sale of ready mix concrete from five ready-mix concrete plants. Products include standard mixes (2500-5000 psi), specialty mixes, admixtures, and fiber products.
4. Paving and Construction Services: Heavy and highway construction services including milling, paving, site work, underground utilities, and rehabilitation of existing roadways and bridges.
5. Barge and Rail Services: Barge transportation division (Buchanan Marine) delivering stone by water to New York City and Long Island from quarries in the northeast region.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tilcon Connecticut produces and supplies construction materials including crushed stone aggregates from five quarries, hot mix asphalt from 18 plants, and ready mix concrete from five plants across 25+ locations in Connecticut. The company also provides heavy and highway paving and construction services, along with barge transportation of stone via its Buchanan Marine division. It operates as a vertically integrated materials supplier and paving contractor serving state, municipal, and commercial construction projects.

Product overview

Tilcon Connecticut is a vertically integrated construction materials supplier and contractor operating as part of CRH Americas Materials. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of construction products and services: Aggregates (crushed stone from five quarries and sand/gravel from two pits), Hot Mix Asphalt (produced at 18 state-of-the-art plants), and Ready Mix Concrete (from five plants). These core material products are supported by Paving and Construction Services (heavy/highway construction, site work, milling, and paving) and Barge/Rail Transportation (via Buchanan Marine). The company operates 25 locations throughout Connecticut and delivers millions of tons of materials annually. Digital services include a Customer Portal for account management, Materials Calculator for project estimates, and Credit Application for commercial customers. The product portfolio serves state and local road, bridge, highway, airport, and commercial construction projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aggregates (Crushed Stone & Sand/Gravel) Crushed stone produced from five quarries containing high-grade trap rock and sand/gravel from two pits, in various sizes (2", 1 1/4", 3/4", 1/2", 3/8", 1/4") meeting Connecticut Department of Transportation specifications. Available at 15 locations throughout Connecticut for construction contractors and government infrastructure projects.
• Hot Mix Asphalt State-of-the-art asphalt production with computer-controlled mixing at 18 locations throughout Connecticut. Products include standard mixes (Class 1, 1A, 2, 3 Curb, 4, 12), Driveway mix, Tennis Court mix, Tack Coat, and Cold Patch materials, continually tested by certified technicians for strength, durability, and uniformity.
• Ready Mix Concrete Leading supplier with five ready-mix concrete plants offering standard mixes (2500-5000 psi), specialty mixes including EccoCon (environmentally-conscious), FLOCON (flowable fill), grout mixes, road base materials, lightweight aggregate mixes, concrete admixtures, fiber products, colored concrete, and concrete blocks. Features advanced computer batch control and delivery tracking.
• Paving and Construction Services One of the largest paving companies in Connecticut providing heavy and highway construction, site work including earthwork, underground utilities, reclaiming, milling, paving, and site improvements for commercial, industrial, recreational facilities, major highway construction, safety improvements, and bridge rehabilitation projects.
• Barge and Rail Services Buchanan Marine barge transportation division delivers stone by water to New York City and Long Island from quarries in the northeast region. Delivers over 6 million tons of stone by water each year, providing high-efficiency transportation for construction aggregates.
• Customer Portal Online account management platform allowing commercial customers to view account information, current or past invoices, statements and e-tickets, and make e-check and credit card payments 24/7.

Quantifiable outcome

• Each year Tilcon supplies millions of tons of aggregate from five quarries and two sand and gravel pits
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Build With StrengthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuild With Strength is a coalition of architects, builders, engineers, emergency services personnel, and policymakers promoting the benefits of ready mixed concrete and encouraging its use as the building material of choice. Tilcon participates as a member supporting this initiative.
• National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)minorOthersIndustry association advocating for and advancing public policies in the asphalt industry. Tilcon is a member and has received multiple Quality in Construction Awards from NAPA.
• National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA)minorOthersIndustry association for the aggregates industry. Tilcon holds membership.
• National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA)minorOthersIndustry association for ready mixed concrete producers. Tilcon holds membership.
• Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)minorOthersFederal regulatory agency. Tilcon maintains compliance and holds membership.
• American Concrete Institute (ACI)minorOthersProfessional organization for concrete industry. Tilcon holds membership.
• Connecticut Construction Industry Association (CCIA)minorOthersState-level industry association for construction in Connecticut. Tilcon holds membership.
• Concrete Foundations Association (CFA)minorOthersIndustry association for concrete foundations. Tilcon holds membership.
• Connecticut Council of Small Towns (CCOST)minorOthersState-level organization representing small towns in Connecticut. Tilcon holds membership.
• National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)minorOthersProfessional organization promoting women in construction. Tilcon has joined as a member to highlight women as a visible component of the construction industry.
• CRH Northeast Division CompaniesminorOthersOther CRH companies in the Northeast including Pennsy Supply, Pike Industries, Redimix Companies Inc., PJ Keating, Callanan Industries, Dolomite, and Tilcon NY. Operating in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Lehigh Hanson: Heidelberg Materials subsidiary producing aggregates, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, and cement across the U.S., with active Northeast operations. Competes directly with Tilcon in regional aggregates and concrete markets.
• Vulcan Materials Company: The largest U.S. producer of construction aggregates and a major asphalt and ready-mix concrete operator. Competes with Tilcon for major Northeast infrastructure bids and represents the broader national benchmark for aggregates unit economics.
• Martin Marietta Materials: U.S. heavy-side construction materials leader in aggregates, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, and paving services. Provides a national public-market benchmark for the vertically integrated materials business Tilcon operates locally.
• Holcim (US): Global building materials and solutions group with U.S. aggregates, ready-mix concrete, asphalt and paving operations. Competes for Northeast infrastructure and commercial materials contracts and sets national pricing/ESG benchmarks.

Direct peers

• Tilcon New York: Sister CRH Northeast Division aggregates, asphalt, ready-mix concrete, and paving operator in New York. Operates the same business model and vertical-integration playbook in the adjacent geography, making it the closest like-for-like comparison.
• Pennsy Supply: Wholly-owned CRH Northeast Division subsidiary serving Pennsylvania with aggregates, asphalt, ready-mix concrete, paving and construction services — structurally identical business model to Tilcon with comparable plant footprint and CTDOT-equivalent public-sector exposure.
• Pike Industries: CRH Northeast Division aggregates, asphalt, paving and construction operator in Maine and New Hampshire. Same parent, same vertically integrated construction-materials model, serving New England DOTs — directly comparable to Tilcon's CT franchise.
• Callanan Industries: CRH-owned aggregates, asphalt and paving operator in upstate New York. Operates a vertically integrated quarries-to-pavement model in the Northeast, directly analogous to Tilcon's Connecticut operations.
• PJ Keating: CRH Northeast Division aggregates, asphalt and paving producer in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Same materials franchise and DOT-aligned business model as Tilcon in adjacent New England geographies.

Regional players

• Aggregate Industries US (Holcim): Aggregate Industries' U.S. operations (now under Holcim) produce aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and asphalt in the Northeast, serving similar municipal and DOT customers with a comparable vertically integrated materials franchise.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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