What Ozark Laser & Shoring does

Ozark Laser & Shoring is a private, founder-owned regional dealer and service provider headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, distributing precision positioning, machine automation, surveying, mapping, and trench safety technology to commercial contractors across the central United States. Founded in April 2000 by Ryan Zweerink as an authorized Topcon Positioning dealer, the company has grown to five locations serving Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, and operates under the corporate name adopted in June 2002 to reflect its broadened product mix.

The company's core offering spans three solution areas: (1) GeoPositioning and Machine Automation, featuring Topcon and Sokkia products including robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, machine control systems (excavator systems, mmGPS), paving solutions (P-32/P-32+), and intelligent compaction (C-53); (2) Mass Data Collection, including mobile mapping (Topcon IP-S3 Mini) and aerial photogrammetry (Intel Falcon 8+); and (3) Trench Safety, featuring Pro-Tec trench shields, slide rail systems, hydraulic shoring, pipe testing, and confined space entry equipment. Ozark does not manufacture its own products; its differentiation rests on being a Topcon dealer (including patented technologies such as mmGPS, 3D-MC2, and C-53) augmented by certified field service, onsite training, and in-house repair capabilities.

The business model combines hardware sales, equipment rentals (trench safety and pipe testing for 4–72 inch and larger ranges), and professional services (onsite training, field service, repair) sold through direct field sales and consultative selling at its five regional offices. Customer segments include civil engineering and construction firms, surveyors and engineers, and underground utility contractors. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; equipment is available for rent or purchase, with quotes obtained through regional offices. Ozark markets primarily via organic social (Facebook, LinkedIn) and website content.

Name

Ozark Laser & Shoring

Legal name

Ozark Laser & Shoring

Website

https://ozarklaser.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ozark Laser & Shoring is a private Topcon Positioning dealer serving commercial contractors across Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas with five regional offices, distributing precision positioning, machine automation, surveying, mapping, and trench safety equipment supported by training, field service, and repair.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Technology Distribution and Services

NAICS

Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Mine Surveying & Geospatial Services (Survey, Drone/LiDAR, GIS, Grade Control) (IMAKAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Trench Safety & Shoring Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAI)

Keywords

• Geopositioning equipment
• Machine control systems
• Trench safety equipment
• Construction surveying technology
• Precision positioning instruments

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of geopositioning equipment, machine automation systems, surveying instruments, and trench safety products to commercial contractors. Ozark Laser is a Topcon dealer selling precision positioning products and Pro-Tec trench safety equipment.
2. Equipment Rentals: Trench safety equipment and pipe testing equipment available for rent to contractors. Rental options provide flexibility for project-based needs without capital expenditure.
3. Professional Services: Onsite training, field service and support, and repair center services. These services support the equipment sales and create ongoing customer relationships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ozark Laser & Shoring is a regional dealer and service provider that sells, rents, and supports geopositioning instruments, machine automation systems, surveying and mapping technology (primarily Topcon and Sokkia branded), and Pro-Tec trench safety and confined space entry equipment for commercial contractors in the construction industry. The company complements equipment sales with onsite training, field service support, and an in-house repair center across five regional locations in the central US.

Product overview

Ozark Laser & Shoring is a technology distributor and service company rather than a software product company. The company offers three interconnected solution areas: (1) GeoPositioning and Machine Automation featuring Topcon and Sokkia products including robotic total stations (Sokkia iX Series), GNSS receivers (Sokkia GRX3), machine control systems (Excavator Systems, mmGPS), paving solutions (P-32/P-32+), and intelligent compaction (C-53); (2) Mass Data Collection including aerial mapping (Intel Falcon 8+) and mobile mapping (Topcon IP-S3 Mini); and (3) Trench Safety featuring Pro-Tec shoring and shielding equipment, pipe testing, and confined space entry tools. The company provides supporting services including onsite training, field service support, and in-house repair center. Ozark Laser operates as a Topcon dealer and does not manufacture its own products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sokkia iX Series Robotic Total Station Trimmed-down, high-performance robotic total station enabling single-operator surveying with long-range reflectorless measurements and hybrid positioning capabilities, sold to surveyors, engineers, and geospatial professionals.
• Sokkia GRX3 GNSS Receiver Compact, rugged GNSS receiver with integrated IMU and eCompass supporting all signals, satellites, and constellations for harsh field environments, sold to geospatial professionals for surveying applications.
• Intel Falcon 8+ Aerial Mapping System Lightweight fixed-wing aerial system providing geospatial professionals with in-house aerial photogrammetry capabilities, sold to surveyors and mapping professionals for aerial data collection.
• Topcon IP-S3 Mini Mobile Mapping System Mobile mapping technology fusing imaging and laser scanning with GNSS and advanced IMU sensing for comprehensive geospatial data collection, sold to surveyors and mapping professionals.
• Topcon LN-100 BIM & Layout System Accurate layout and as-built documentation solution for BIM workflows, enabling prefabricated parts to fit together properly and simplifying complex curve and architectural layout, sold to contractors and engineers.
• Topcon Excavator Machine Control Systems Excavator machine control systems that eliminate guesswork by communicating real-time data so operators know when grade is correct, sold to commercial construction contractors.
• Topcon P-32/P-32+ Asphalt Paver System Successor to the System Five paver control featuring Sonic Trackers, cross-slope sensors, control boxes, and Trackerjack laser receiver for non-contacting screed control, sold to paving contractors.
• Topcon C-53 Intelligent Compaction System Real-time quality control system displaying pass counts, ICMV values, and mix temperatures during compaction, with data continuously updated through SiteLink3D Enterprise, sold to paving and compaction contractors.
• Topcon mmGPS System Patented technology combining laser and GPS advantages for blue-topping and fine tolerance work, delivering 3mm accuracy and compatible with any hydraulic machine, sold to construction and paving contractors.
• Pro-Tec Trench Safety Equipment Extensive inventory of trench shields, slide rail systems, stone savers, and hydraulic shoring solutions for underground worker safety, available for rent or sale to underground utility contractors.
• Pipe Testing Equipment Full line of pipe plugs and testing equipment ranging from 4 to 72 inches and larger for flow stopping during repairs and hydrostatic testing, available for rent or purchase.
• Confined Space Entry Equipment Safety equipment including gas monitoring, fresh air blowers, and rescue/retrieval equipment for safe manhole, vault, and trench entry, sold or rented to underground contractors.
• Field Service & Support On-site service technicians with fully equipped trucks available to handle implementation, ongoing maintenance, and calibration for survey, mapping, and construction equipment at customer sites.
• Repair Center In-house repair services for most brands of instruments with calibration and repair capabilities for electronics, electromechanical, and optical instrumentation, offered to contractors and surveyors.
• Onsite Training Specialized training on technology products including onsite, online, and private manufacturer-led sessions to educate crews on proper technology application, offered to contractors and surveyors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Accuracy to 3mm with mmGPS technology
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 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

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Topcon PositioningcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2000Ozark Laser is an authorized Topcon dealer for precision positioning products, selling geopositioning equipment, machine automation systems (including 3D-MC2, mmGPS, intelligent compaction), surveying instruments, and related technologies to commercial contractors. The company is described as one of the top and most well respected Topcon dealers in North America.
• Pro-TeccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOzark Laser offers the Pro-Tec product line of trench safety and confined space entry equipment, including trench shields, slide rail systems, stone savers, and hydraulic shoring solutions. Pro-Tec is described as well known throughout the industry for providing safe and reliable shielding and shoring equipment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Topcon Positioning Systems: OEM manufacturer of the geopositioning, machine control, and intelligent compaction products Ozark distributes. Not a competitor, but the key enabler of Ozark's value proposition and a single point of dependence.
• Trimble: Competing manufacturer of GNSS, machine control, and construction positioning technology. Reaches the same contractor end-customers through the SITECH dealer network; an adjacent technology provider rather than a direct distributor competitor to Ozark.
• Vermeer Corporation: Manufacturer of construction, underground, and trenchless equipment sold through a regional dealer network. Operates in adjacent product categories (underground construction, HDD) where Ozark's contractor customers also buy.
• Kennon Industries: Manufacturer of trench safety, pipe testing, and confined space equipment. Comparable to Ozark's Pro-Tec product line at the equipment level; an adjacent supplier rather than a direct dealer competitor.

Broad incumbents

• RDO Equipment Co. Large multi-brand construction and agriculture equipment dealer (John Deere, Topcon via GeoShack, Vermeer). Overlaps with Ozark on construction positioning technology and machine control distribution, but at substantially greater scale and across more product lines.
• United Rentals: Largest equipment rental company in North America with a dedicated Trench Safety branch network selling and renting shoring, shielding, and pipe testing equipment. A broad incumbent that competes with Ozark's trench safety rental business with much greater scale and national reach.
• Sunbelt Rentals: Major US equipment rental company with a Trench Safety division and broad construction/industrial rental fleet. Competes with Ozark's trench safety and pipe testing rental business as a broad incumbent with national infrastructure.

Direct peers

• GeoShack: A long-standing authorized Topcon Positioning dealer (now part of RDO Equipment) that sells surveying, construction, and mapping technology with regional offices and service support — essentially the same business model as Ozark Laser & Shoring, just at a larger scale.
• National Trench Safety: Specialized trench safety and confined space equipment rental and sales company with branch locations across the US. Directly comparable to Ozark's Pro-Tec trench safety and pipe testing equipment rental/sale business.
• SITECH (Trimble Construction Technology Dealer Network): Trimble's authorized construction technology dealer network in North America. SITECH dealers sell machine control, GNSS, and site positioning to contractors in defined regions, mirroring Ozark's Topcon-focused dealer model with the competing OEM.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Ozark-Laser-105747017812336
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ozark-laser
• Xx.com/OzarkLaser

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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