What Efficiency Production does

Efficiency Production, founded in 1971 and headquartered at 685 Hull Rd. in Mason, Michigan, is the leading US and Canadian manufacturer of trench shielding and shoring equipment, operating as Arcosa EPI, LLC, a division of Arcosa Shoring Products, Inc. (acquired in 2017, part of NYSE-listed Arcosa, Inc.). The company builds a full portfolio of OSHA-compliant, P.E.-certified products including steel trench shields (Contractor Series, Municipal Shields), slide rail systems (4-Sided Pit, ClearSpan, Multi-Bay, Shore-Trak), manhole shields, aluminum trench boxes (Build-A-Box, XLAP, Corru-Lite, Alum-A-Shield), hydraulic trench shoring (vertical shores, horizontal walers, end shores), and excavation support equipment (Stone Mizer bedding boxes, Pipe Puller, Hi-Hopper). The product line is differentiated by exclusive engineering features such as the open-face rail design, ClearSpan I-beam waler system with roller brackets, modular Build-A-Box corner end posts, 135-degree octagon configuration, and the Ground Quick-Release Shackle.

The company monetizes primarily through one-time equipment sales to contractors and municipalities, supplemented by rental through a nationwide dealer network and by ancillary services: OSHA Competent Person Training ($250/person), Trench Safety Awareness Training ($60/person), and Custom Engineering Services delivered through the Special Operations Shoring Division. Go-to-market combines a nationwide Equipment Sales and Rental Distributor network (with a public dealer locator) and factory-direct sales via a toll-free line and online estimate request, with the Special Operations Division providing pre-bid CAD drawings, site-specific P.E.-stamped engineering, and on-site installation support for complex slide rail projects. Primary customer segments are municipalities and public works departments, underground utility and excavation contractors, and equipment dealers/rental distributors, served across the US, Canada, South America, and select international markets.

Name

Efficiency Production

Legal name

Arcosa EPI, LLC

Website

https://efficiencyproduction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Efficiency Production is a US manufacturer of OSHA-compliant, P.E.-certified trench shielding and shoring equipment, including steel trench shields, slide rail systems, aluminum boxes, and hydraulic shores, serving municipalities, underground utility contractors, and a nationwide dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mason

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Trench Shielding & Shoring Equipment Sales: Sale of steel trench shields, aluminum trench shields, manhole shields, hydraulic shores, and slide rail systems to contractors, municipalities, and utilities. Equipment is sold directly and through dealers. Custom engineering, P.E. stamped drawings, and tabulated data are provided with products.
2. Equipment Rental: Products are available through a nationwide network of rental distributors. Slide rail systems are specifically noted as available for rental. The company supports rental dealers with training and product literature.
3. Trench Safety Training Services: OSHA Competent Person Training ($250 per person, 6-7 hours) and Trench Safety Awareness Training ($60 per person, 3 hours) offered in-person in Mason, MI or remotely via Zoom. Independent company training sessions for 6+ remote participants or 15+ on-site participants in Michigan.
4. Custom Engineering Services: Pre-bid CAD system drawings, special application design for challenging job site conditions, and site-specific engineering provided as part of the sales process and through Special Operations Division.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Efficiency Production manufactures trench shielding and shoring equipment including steel trench shields, aluminum trench shields (Build-A-Box, XLAP, Alum-A-Shield, Corru-Lite), slide rail systems, manhole shields, and hydraulic shores (vertical, horizontal walers, end shores). All products are P.E. certified to meet OSHA standards. The company also provides custom engineering services, a Special Operations Shoring Division for complex projects, and OSHA-compliant trench safety training programs.

Product overview

Efficiency Production is a manufacturer of trench shoring and shielding equipment under the Arcosa Shoring Products company. The product portfolio consists of steel trench shields (Contractor Series including XLS, XLD, HT6, HT8, and HEAVY DUTY lines with various sidewall thicknesses), municipal-grade shields (XLSM/XLDM series), slide rail systems (4-Sided Pit, ClearSpan, Multi-Bay configurations), manhole shields, aluminum trench boxes (Build-A-Box modular system, XLAP panels, Corru-Lite, Alum-A-Shield), hydraulic trench shoring (vertical shores, horizontal walers, end shores), excavation support equipment (Stone Mizer bedding boxes, Pipe Pullers, Hi-Hopper dispensers), and related services including custom engineering, Special Operations division support, and OSHA safety training. The company serves municipalities, utilities, and contractors throughout the US, Canada, and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stone Mizer: Bedding material container series for construction support equipment, industry standard for over 40 years. Available in capacities from 5 to 20 cu. yd. in Standard, Heavy Duty, Extended Width Heavy Duty, and Extended Width Severe Duty series.
• Build-A-Box
• Alum-A-Shield
• XLAP
• Hydraulic Shores

Products and services

• Contractor Series Steel Trench Boxes (XLS, XLD, HT6, HT8, Heavy Duty) Steel trench shields in multiple sidewall thicknesses (4-inch single wall, 4-inch, 6-inch, 8-inch double wall, and Heavy Duty) designed for excavation contractors performing utility installation and infrastructure construction.
• XLSM & XLDM 4" Sidewall Municipal Steel Trench Shield Lightweight 4-inch steel trench shields designed for backhoe/loaders, ideal for municipal and utility shoring work. Features optional side opening for T-connection work and repairs.
• XLSM3 & XLDM3 3" Sidewall Municipal Steel Trench Shields

Quantifiable outcome

• Slide Rail System rental and installation costs approximately 50% of steel sheeting
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

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

• North American Excavation & Shoring Association (NAXSA)coreOthersEfficiency Production's trench safety training instructors are recognized trainers by NAXSA. Ron Wey holds the title of Recognized Trench Safety Trainer by NAXSA. The company's training programs are promoted through NAXSA's search tool for finding local trench safety equipment distributors.
• National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA)coreOthersRon Wey is a Master Instructor for NUCA. The company participates in NUCA training events and the NUCA 2024 Convention & Expo. Efficiency provides training support aligned with NUCA standards.
• OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)coreOthersEfficiency Production's training programs are based on OSHA Subpart P Excavation standards. Ron Wey is OSHA-Approved to teach the 10 and 30 hour safety class. All company products are P.E. certified to meet OSHA standards.
• Red CrossminorOthersRon Wey is certified by the Red Cross to teach CPR and First Aid as part of the company's training offerings.
• Arcosa Shoring Products, Inc.flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEfficiency Production is an Arcosa Shoring Products company (division of Arcosa Shoring Products, Inc.). In 2017, Arcosa Shoring Products acquired Efficiency Production. The company operates under the name Arcosa EPI, LLC dba Efficiency Production. Manufacturing includes first and second shift operations at the Mason, MI facility.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pro-Tec Equipment: Charlotte, Michigan-based manufacturer of trench boxes and shoring equipment with a directly overlapping product line (steel and aluminum shields, modular systems). Operates in the same regional cluster as Efficiency Production and competes head-to-head in the same contractor and municipal accounts.
• Kundel Industries: Manufacturer of trench boxes, shoring equipment, and material handling platforms serving the same underground utility and construction customers. Overlaps directly with Efficiency's steel and aluminum trench shield lines.
• Speed Shore Corporation: Houston-based manufacturer of hydraulic vertical shores, waler systems, and trench shoring equipment. Direct overlap with Efficiency's hydraulic shores, horizontal walers, and end shores product families.
• National Trench Safety (NTS): Trench safety equipment rental and sales company operating a national branch network. Competes directly with Efficiency Production through its dealer/rental channel and represents an alternative procurement path for the same contractors and municipalities.
• Mabey Inc. Manufacturer of shoring and bridging equipment with a broader portfolio than Efficiency but significant overlap in steel shoring systems and engineered excavation support. Serves similar infrastructure and utility end-customers in North America.
• Trench Shoring Company: Specialty provider of trench shoring equipment, rentals, and engineering services focused on the US construction and municipal markets. Competes with Efficiency in the rental channel and on specialized slide rail and shielding jobs.

Broad incumbents

• Caterpillar Inc. Global construction equipment OEM with broad trenching, excavating, and underground construction product lines. Does not focus on trench shoring/safety equipment specifically, but its scale and dealer network define the broader competitive context in which Efficiency operates.
• Terex Corporation: Diversified construction and infrastructure equipment manufacturer with material handling and specialty equipment lines that intersect the underground utility and shoring space at a broader, less specialized level than Efficiency.
• Volvo Construction Equipment: Global construction equipment OEM with excavator and compact equipment portfolios used alongside trench shoring systems. Operates upstream of Efficiency in the construction value chain rather than directly in shoring, but influences end-customer equipment selection.

Emerging players

• Bobcat Company (Doosan): Compact equipment manufacturer whose small excavators and backhoes are commonly used together with trench shoring systems. While not a shoring manufacturer itself, Bobcat's attachment and equipment ecosystem shapes the buyer profile Efficiency addresses with its lighter municipal and aluminum shield lines.

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

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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