Gallagher Asphalt

What Gallagher Asphalt does

Gallagher Asphalt is a fourth-generation, family-owned construction company headquartered in Thornton, Illinois, that specializes in hot mix asphalt manufacturing and large-scale paving operations. Founded in 1928, the company operates as a vertically integrated contractor with three company-owned asphalt plants across Illinois (Thornton, Joliet, and Bourbonnais) and a workforce of more than 200 skilled professionals. Its primary customers include the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for major interstate work (I-55, I-57), municipal governments (e.g., Cottage Grove), commercial developers, industrial operators (e.g., Morton Salt), and specialty venues (e.g., Chicagoland Speedway, Autobahn Racetrack), with services delivered primarily across the Midwest / Chicagoland region.

The company's capabilities are centered on hot mix asphalt production and an integrated service stack that includes milling, aggregate base preparation, site concrete, decorative pavement treatments (MMA coatings, preformed thermoplastic, StreetBond coatings), and lab-certified batch quality control. Two differentiating technology offerings are Hot In-Place Recycling, an on-site pavement restoration process that conserves material and cost, and the EZ Street Ambient Asphalt product line, a ready-to-use packaged repair material sold in 50 lb bags, bulk sacks, and batch quantities. Production operations at the Thornton and Bourbonnais plants are ENERGY STAR certified (the only such certified asphalt plants in Illinois) and rank in the top 25% nationwide for energy efficiency, while the company holds Diamond Achievement Commendations for plant quality and posted an EMR safety rating of 0.87 in 2025.

Gallagher Asphalt generates revenue through project-based paving contracts, asphalt material sales from company-owned plants, packaged EZ Street retail product sales, and specialty decorative pavement services. Pricing is quote-based for large-scale projects via a "Request a Bid" web form, and unit-based for EZ Street retail; the go-to-market is sales-led, combining dedicated estimators and project managers for enterprise/government clients with an online storefront (itemorder.com) and inside-sales contacts (Toni Dunne) for the retail channel. The company is fully family-controlled, privately held, has no disclosed external investor base or AI/ML platforms, and is now in its fourth generation of ownership.

Name

Gallagher Asphalt

Legal name

Gallagher Asphalt

Website

https://gallagherasphalt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Gallagher Asphalt is a fourth-generation, family-owned hot mix asphalt manufacturer and paving contractor founded in 1928, operating three Illinois plants and serving Illinois DOT, municipal, commercial, industrial, and retail customers across the Midwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Asphalt Paving & Manufacturing

NAICS

Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing (324121), Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing (32412)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)

akta.pro primary industry

Asphalt Mixing & Paving Materials (Hot/Warm/Cold Mix, RAP/RAS Blends) (EUALAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Asphalt & Pavement Removal / Milling (IMAFAKAM)

Keywords

• Asphalt paving services
• Hot mix asphalt
• Road construction
• Asphalt manufacturing
• Pavement recycling

Headquarters

HQ city

Thornton

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, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Asphalt Paving Services: Large-scale paving services for highways, interstates, commercial developments, distribution centers, and municipal projects across the Midwest.
2. Hot Mix Asphalt Manufacturing & Sales: Production and sale of premium hot mix asphalt from three company-owned plants for internal use and external customers across the region.
3. EZ Street Asphalt Products: Sale of packaged asphalt repair products in 50 lb bags, bulk sacks, and batch quantities through retail sales channel.
4. Decorative Pavement Services: Specialized coatings and markings including MMA coatings, preformed thermoplastic, and StreetBond applications for crosswalks, bike lanes, plazas, and branding areas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gallagher Asphalt manufactures hot mix asphalt at three company-owned plants in Illinois (Thornton, Joliet, Bourbonnais) and delivers large-scale asphalt paving, milling, excavation, aggregate base, and site concrete services for highways, municipalities, commercial developments, distribution centers, and specialty venues. The company also provides Hot In-Place Recycling for sustainable pavement restoration, decorative pavement coatings (MMA, preformed thermoplastic, StreetBond), and distributes packaged EZ Street ambient asphalt repair products in bags, bulk sacks, and batch quantities.

Product overview

Gallagher Asphalt is a fourth-generation, family-owned construction company offering a comprehensive portfolio of asphalt paving and related services. The core offering consists of asphalt paving, milling, aggregate base and excavation, site concrete, and asphalt manufacturing through three company-owned plants. Supporting services include quality control testing, decorative pavement treatments (MMA coatings, preformed thermoplastic, StreetBond coatings), and hot in-place recycling for sustainable pavement restoration. The company also distributes EZ Street Asphalt products in various packaging sizes for retail and commercial customers. Projects span highways, municipalities, commercial developments, distribution centers, intermodal yards, and specialty venues like racetracks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EZ STREET Ambient: Ready-to-use, performance-proven asphalt technology for a range of applications from highways to driveways and edge/surface repairs, available in 50 lb bags, bulk sacks, and batch quantities.

Products and services

• Asphalt Paving Full-service asphalt road construction for highways, municipalities, subdivisions, commercial developments, distribution centers, intermodal yards, and racetracks, backed by nearly a century of experience. Targeted at DOTs, municipalities, and commercial/industrial project owners.
• Milling Precision pavement removal using specialized equipment to create a smooth, level surface ready for new asphalt application. Used as part of road resurfacing and repair projects.
• Aggregate Base & Excavation Expert excavation and aggregate base preparation to support long-lasting streets, highways, and infrastructure, focusing on strength, stability, and durability.
• Site Concrete Concrete construction services for sidewalks, curbs, and full roadway infrastructure using state-of-the-art equipment for durability and safety.
• Asphalt Plants & Manufacturing

Quantifiable outcome

• EMR Rating of 0.87 in 2025 indicating strong safety performance
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• International Slurry Surfacing Association (IRTSA)minorOthersIndustry association membership showing trust and collaboration with international pavement preservation community
• Illinois Hot Mix Asphalt (ILHMA)minorOthersState industry association membership for hot mix asphalt manufacturers in Illinois
• Asphalt Pavement AllianceminorOthersNational alliance membership promoting asphalt pavement industry excellence
• National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership with Auburn University's asphalt technology research center for innovation and testing
• Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association (ARRA)minorOthersIndustry association membership for asphalt recycling and reclaiming operations supporting Hot In-Place Recycling services

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lehman-Roberts Company: Memphis, TN-based asphalt manufacturer and paving contractor with multiple plant locations across Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas. Comparable in plant ownership, hot-mix production, and DOT/private customer split, with analogous family-business heritage.
• Irving Materials Inc. (IMI): Indiana-based vertically integrated producer of ready-mix concrete, aggregates, and asphalt with multiple plant locations across the Midwest. Comparable on materials production, plant footprint, and Midwest infrastructure customer base.
• Milestone Contractors: Indiana-based heavy highway and asphalt paving contractor owned by MYR Group, operating multiple plants across Indiana. Comparable on asphalt manufacturing and large-scale DOT highway execution in the Midwest.
• Construction Partners Inc. Publicly traded (NASDAQ: ROAD) operator of hot-mix asphalt plants and paving crews across the Sun Belt and Southeast, providing a direct strategic comparison for plant-led, multi-region asphalt contracting.
• Payne & Dolan: Wisconsin-based asphalt paving, aggregate, and earthwork contractor, part of the Walbec Group. Comparable in plant ownership, Wisconsin DOT work, and Midwest regional paving profile.
• Rieth-Riley Construction Co. Indiana-based family-owned asphalt paving, aggregate production, and heavy highway contractor with a comparable Midwest regional footprint and vertical integration into plant operations. Directly comparable on customer base (state DOTs), service mix (paving, milling, site work), and family-ownership profile.
• E&B Paving: Indianapolis-based asphalt paving and materials producer serving Indiana DOT and private customers with multiple plant locations. Comparable in scale, plant ownership model, and Midwest highway/municipal customer mix.

Broad incumbents

• The Lane Construction Corporation: National heavy civil and highway contractor owned by Webuild, with significant U.S. asphalt paving capability. Comparable as a large-scale competitor on interstate highway projects but with broader geographic and project-type reach than a regional Midwest specialist.
• Walsh Construction: Chicago-based heavy civil contractor and part of the Walsh Group, executing major highway and infrastructure projects across the Midwest. Comparable as a regional competitor for IDOT and municipal work but operates at materially larger scale and broader scope.
• Tilcon Connecticut (Oldcastle Materials): Aggregates, asphalt, and paving subsidiary of CRH/Oldcastle operating across the Northeast U.S. Comparable as a vertically integrated asphalt producer and paver, though operating in a different geographic region than Gallagher's Midwest footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gallagher-asphalt
• Xx.com/GallagherAsphal
• Facebookfacebook.com/169564593096906

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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