What Blastcrete Equipment does

Blastcrete Equipment, LLC is an American-owned manufacturer of shotcrete, gunite, and concrete pumping equipment founded in 1950 and headquartered in Anniston, Alabama. The company designs and builds specialty capital equipment — including ultra-high-pressure swing-tube piston pumps (up to 2,200 PSI), hydraulic squeeze pumps, rotary gunite machines, and continuous mixers — sold primarily to contractors in refractory installation, underground mining, commercial and residential concrete construction, gypsum flooring, masonry, and structural insulated panel (MetRockSCIP) applications. Core technology emphasizes mechanical simplicity and serviceability, including a swing-out hopper design, single-point Piccola clamping system, and a patent-pending DustAway dust suppression bag system introduced to address OSHA crystalline silica regulations.

The business operates three manufacturing plants in Calhoun County, Alabama (Anniston, Alexandria, Hokes Bluff) with a combined footprint of approximately 100,000 square feet, including a 70,000 sq ft flagship facility on 13 acres and an adjacent 1,600 sq ft R&D and training center. Neal Manufacturing, an asphalt sealcoating equipment maker established in 1978, has operated as a wholly-owned division since 2013, extending the product portfolio into pavement maintenance. Revenue is generated almost entirely through direct hardware sales via phone, contact form, and quote-based pricing to contractors and industrial buyers globally, supported by free factory training and an international marketing presence (CE-certified for European Union distribution).

The company is privately held under founder-purchaser Jim Farrell (President since 1983) with General Manager Maury Bagwell overseeing operations since 2011, and received growth equity from Druid Capital Partners in 2017. Distribution is direct-to-customer without disclosed dealer intermediation, and the company maintains a long-tenured Agency of Record relationship with IRONCLAD Marketing since 2010.

Name

Blastcrete Equipment

Legal name

Blastcrete Equipment, LLC

Website

https://blastcrete.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Blastcrete Equipment, LLC is an American-owned manufacturer founded in 1950 that designs and builds shotcrete, gunite, and concrete mixer-pumps for refractory, mining, commercial construction, and industrial contractors worldwide from its Anniston, Alabama headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Concrete and Refractory Pumping Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Motion Control Components (Servos, Drives, Motors, Encoders) (IMAHAHAG)

Keywords

• Shotcrete equipment
• Concrete mixer pumps
• Refractory pumping equipment
• Gunite machines
• Concrete pumping accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Anniston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales (Mixers, Pumps, Gunite Machines): Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling shotcrete equipment, concrete mixer pumps, gunite machines, and accessories. Products sold directly to contractors in refractory, mining, commercial, residential, and industrial construction markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Blastcrete Equipment manufactures and sells a complete line of shotcrete, gunite, concrete mixing, and concrete pumping equipment including swing-tube piston pumps, hydraulic squeeze pumps, rotary gunite machines, continuous mixers, mixer-pumps, and dust suppression accessories. Equipment is sold to contractors and industrial customers in refractory, mining, commercial, residential, and industrial applications through direct sales with quote-based pricing.

Product overview

Blastcrete Equipment is an American-owned manufacturer of shotcrete, gunite, and concrete pumping equipment based in Anniston, Alabama. Founded in 1950, the company offers a complete product line of mixer-pumps, concrete pumps, and gunite machines for refractory, construction, mining, and industrial applications. Core products include the MX-10 and MX-20MT mixer-pumps (swing-tube style for refractory applications), D3522 and D6528 squeeze pump systems, X-10 ultra-high pressure shotcrete pumps, and the AA 020 Genuine Piccola gunite machines. The product portfolio also includes specialized equipment such as the Mine Mate for underground mining applications, Mason Mate for masonry block fill, and the Dampcon Rig for pre-dampening shotcrete. Accessory products include the DustAway dust suppression system, refractory pan mixers, and various pumping/gunite accessories. In 2013, Blastcrete acquired Neal Manufacturing (asphalt sealcoating equipment), which operates as a division. Products are distributed through a network of dealers and are backed by free customer training at the Anniston facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Neal Manufacturing: Division of Blastcrete specializing in asphalt sealcoating equipment since 1978

Products and services

• MX-10 Mixer-Pump Ultra-high pressure 3-inch swing-tube mixer-pump for dense refractory shotcrete and pump cast applications. Features 2,200 PSI piston face pressure, 2,200-pound capacity pan mixer, and delivers up to 10 tons per hour.
• MX-20MT Mixer-Pump High-output 4-inch swing-tube mixer-pump with 1-metric-ton mixer capacity and 20-tph output. Designed for shotcrete and refractory work in steel mills, cement plants, and petrochemical plants.
• D3522 Mixer-Pump Concrete mixer-pump equipped with D3522 2-inch hydraulic squeeze pump with variable speeds from 0-6 cubic yards per hour. Features 9-cubic-foot capacity hydraulic spiral mixer with hydraulic dump and 12-cubic-foot receiving hopper.
• D3522 Concrete Pump Compact 2-inch hydraulic squeeze pump with variable speeds from 0-6 cubic yards per hour. Used for concrete repair, epoxy, block fill, shotcrete, plaster and stucco applications.
• RMX-5000 Shotcrete Mixer-Pump Ultra-high pressure 3-inch swing-tube mixer-pump with 2,200 PSI pumping pressure. Features 1,000-pound capacity paddle or spiral mixer and achieves vertical pumping distances up to 450 feet.
• X-10 Shotcrete Pump Ultra-high pressure 3-inch swing tube piston pump for refractory and shotcrete applications requiring up to 12 cubic yards per hour. Features 2,200 PSI piston face pressure and simple swing-out hopper design.
• Mine Mate Mixer-Pump Low-profile concrete mixer-pump combining the X-10 swing-tube piston pump with a high-shear continuous mixer. Designed for underground mine sealing, grouting, and shotcrete applications. Operates within 6-foot ceilings and pumps in excess of 500 feet.
• Mason Mate Mixer-Pump Labor-saving compact mixer-pump with D3522 hydraulic squeeze pump and high-shear continuous mixer. Designed for high-rise block fill applications, reduces labor by up to 75%. Operates within 8-foot ceilings.
• RD6536 Skid Steer Concrete Pump Hydraulic concrete squeeze pump attachment with universal design compatible with any skid steer. Variable speeds from 0-25 cubic yards per hour. Pumps grout, 3/8-inch shotcrete, and 3/4-inch structural concrete mixes.
• AA 020 Genuine Piccola Gunite Machine Rotary gunite machine with Piccola technology for precise, effective gunning operations. Single-point clamping system with variable output from 0-5 cubic yards per hour. Handles aggregate up to 3/4 inch.
• Dampcon Rig Pre-dampening and gunning system with variable speed mixer, conveyor, and gunite machine. Features 9-cubic-foot capacity paddle mixer and 020 Piccola rotary gunite machine for precise refractory gunning.
• D6528 Concrete Mixer-Pump Concrete mixer-pump with hydraulic mixer blending up to 9 cubic feet of material in 45 seconds. Squeeze pump with 33% fewer wear parts, 3-inch rubber pumping tube, and outputs up to 12 cubic yards per hour.
• RS180 Mixer-Pump Mixer-pump with variable speeds from 0-18 cubic yards per hour and long-distance pumping capabilities. Designed for gypsum flooring underlayment, grouting, cellular concrete, and wet shotcrete applications.
• H-020 Gunite Machine Attachment Hydraulic rotary gunite machine attachment for skid steers with Genuine Piccola single point clamping system and infinitely variable speeds from 0-5 cubic yards per hour.
• DustAway Dust Reduction System Patent-pending bulk bag dust suppression system that attaches to mixers to contain dust during filling. Controls respirable silica dust to OSHA-permissible exposure limits. Bag sizes range from 500 to 3,000 pounds.
• 2200 lb. Refractory Pan Mixer Hydrostatic batch mixer exclusively designed for refractory installations and precast refractory shapes. Features 1.5- to 2-minute mix time, 2,200-pound direct drive capacity with bottom discharge, and hydraulic tilt for easy cleanout.
• D3522 Epoxy Pump Attachment Hot epoxy pump attachment powered by existing hydraulic power source. Features 2-inch hydraulic squeeze pump delivering 0-6 cubic yards per hour at up to 400 psi.
• MetRockSCIP Building System Structural Concrete Insulated Panel building system with recycled steel wire components, EPS insulating core with recycled beads, and fly ash in plaster skins. Resistant to fire, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, and insects.
• Concrete Pumping Accessories Concrete pumping delivery accessories including heavy duty couplings (5", 4", 3", 2.5", 2", 1.5"), pumping pipe, 90-degree pumping pipe, shotcrete nozzles, plaster nozzles, clean out adapters, clean out balls, and hose lubricants.
• Gunite Accessories Gunite accessories including couplings (Connections Cups with Clamps, APG Style, Reed Style), gunning hoses (2", 1.5", 1.25"), dry shotcrete nozzles (Double Bubble, Spirolet, 90-degree Angle), and nozzle assemblies.
• Blastcrete Factory Training Free factory training offered at the Anniston, Alabama facility to support customer adoption, equipment operation, and retention for all equipment purchasers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mason Mate reduces masonry grouting labor by up to 75%
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Neal ManufacturingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2013Neal Manufacturing, leading manufacturer of asphalt sealcoating equipment since 1978, partnered with Blastcrete in 2013 and moved operations to Blastcrete's 70,000 sq ft facility in Anniston. Operates as a division of Blastcrete. Key employees including Sales Manager Eric Humphries and former Neal President Maury Bagwell (now Blastcrete General Manager) joined the company.
• Neal Manufacturing (division)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2013Blastcrete acquired and now operates Neal Manufacturing as a division, adding asphalt pavement maintenance equipment to Blastcrete's product portfolio. All key employees relocated to Anniston facility.
• IRONCLAD MarketingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 April 2010IRONCLAD Marketing, Inc. named Agency of Record in April 2010. West Fargo, ND-based company manages all of Blastcrete's advertising, marketing and public relations efforts. Selected based on equipment industry experience and ability to relate to a small business.
• MetRock LLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetRock LLC, based in Anniston, AL, developed MetRockSCIP structural concrete insulated panel system. Available for license from Blastcrete. MetRockSCIP uses Blastcrete mixer/pumps (MasonMate, RMX-5000, D3522) for installation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Airplaco: U.S. manufacturer of shotcrete, gunite, and concrete placing equipment. Closest U.S.-based peer to Blastcrete with overlapping product categories in gunite machines and concrete pumps serving refractory and construction contractors.
• Reed Concrete Pumps: U.S. manufacturer of trailer-mounted and truck-mounted concrete pumps and shotcrete equipment. Direct competitor in concrete pumping and shotcrete, serving similar contractor and mining customers.
• Morgen Concrete Pumps: U.S. manufacturer of concrete placing equipment including trailer pumps and conveyor systems. Comparable in scale and product mix to Blastcrete, serving commercial and residential concrete contractors.
• ChemGrout: U.S. manufacturer of grouting and concrete pumping equipment. Overlaps with Blastcrete's D-series and squeeze-pump products in grout, masonry, and concrete repair applications.

Broad incumbents

• Putzmeister (Sany): Global leader in concrete pumps (now part of Sany). Competes with Blastcrete in shotcrete and concrete pumping for large construction and mining projects, with a far broader product line and international distribution.
• Schwing America: German-founded global concrete pump and placing equipment manufacturer. Overlaps with Blastcrete in shotcrete pumps and mixer-pumps for refractory, mining, and construction applications.
• CIFA: Italian global manufacturer of concrete mixing and pumping equipment (now part of Zoomlion). Competes with Blastcrete in specialty concrete pumps and shotcrete equipment for construction and infrastructure.
• Liebherr: Global construction and mining equipment OEM with concrete technology division. Adjacent broad incumbent that competes on large-scale concrete pumping and shotcrete applications for infrastructure and mining.

Emerging players

• Quikspray Inc. U.S. manufacturer of spraying and shotcrete application equipment. Comparable in use cases (shotcrete, plaster, refractory) but smaller-scale and focused on spraying systems rather than full mixer-pump solutions.

Regional players

• Western Shotcrete Equipment: Regional U.S. shotcrete equipment supplier and service provider. Overlaps with Blastcrete in shotcrete application equipment, primarily serving Western U.S. refractory and mining markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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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