What Precon does

Precon Manufacturing Ltd. is a privately held Canadian precast concrete manufacturer incorporated in March 1980 and headquartered in Lethbridge, Alberta. The company designs and manufactures engineered precast concrete structures across three product categories: Municipal (catch basins, maintenance holes, oil/grit separators, C76 reinforced concrete pipe), Utility (buildings, trenches, multi-panel and standard vaults, micro-tunneling pipe), and Water Control (check structures, flared headwalls, impact baffles, inlet/turnouts, panel walls, and check/drop structures). Production is centered at a 40,000+ sq ft Coalhurst, Alberta manufacturing facility on 52 acres, supported by specialized equipment including a Schlusselbauer Perfect Manhole system, MBK cage-making machines, and an in-house Haarup mixer and batching system that allows Precon to fine-tune concrete mix designs per project specification.

The business is run as a regional, project-based operation. Precon serves municipalities, engineering consultants, contractors, and irrigation districts across Western Canada and the Northwestern United States, with named customers including the City of Calgary, City of Edmonton, City of Medicine Hat, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Aecon Group, McNally Contractors, Delta Irrigation, and Raymond Irrigation District. Products are custom-engineered to project specifications and sold on a quote basis through regional sales offices in Calgary and Edmonton, with pricing not publicly disclosed. Over its 45-year history the company has independently developed several proprietary product methods — pre-benched maintenance hole bases (early 1980s), Impact Baffles, Inlet/Turnouts, and Check/Drop Structures — and holds CPCQA, CSA C8083-05, and CWB certifications that gate participation in public infrastructure tenders.

The company remains independently owned with no external equity capital, has historically been self-funded, and continues to reinvest in capacity and R&D, most recently through a 52-acre land purchase and major facility expansion in 2021, an NSERC / University of Alberta research partnership on lower-carbon underground infrastructure (2024), and an exploratory technology collaboration with AGRU America (2025). It employs 101–250 people, with strong ties to Lethbridge Polytechnic (30+ alumni on staff) and long-tenured technical leadership. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Precon

Legal name

Precon Manufacturing Ltd.

Website

https://precon.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Precon Manufacturing Ltd. is a privately held Canadian precast concrete manufacturer founded in 1980 in Lethbridge, Alberta. It designs and manufactures engineered concrete structures for municipalities, engineers, contractors, and irrigation districts across Western Canada and the Northwestern United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precast Concrete Manufacturing

NAICS

Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273), Concrete Pipe Manufacturing (327332)

SIC

Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272)

akta.pro primary industry

Precast Concrete Products (IMADAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Concrete Pipe, Box Culverts & Drainage Structures (IMADAAAD)

Keywords

• Precast concrete structures
• Municipal drainage infrastructure
• Underground utility vaults
• Water control structures
• Irrigation concrete products

Headquarters

HQ city

Lethbridge

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precast Concrete Products: Precon generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of precast concrete structures including catch basins, maintenance holes, oil/grit separators, pipe (C76), buildings, trench systems, and vaults. Products are sold as one-time purchases to municipalities, contractors, and engineering firms for infrastructure projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Precon designs and manufactures engineered precast concrete structures for municipal, utility, and water control infrastructure. Products include catch basins, maintenance holes, oil/grit separators, C76 pipe, buildings, trench, vaults (multi-panel and standard), check structures, flared headwalls, impact baffles, inlet/turnouts, panel walls, and micro-tunneling pipe. The company produces its own concrete using a Haarup mixer and batching system, and uses CAD systems for design and documentation.

Product overview

Precon is a precast concrete manufacturer offering three main product categories: Municipal (catch basins, maintenance holes, oil/grit separators, C76 pipe), Utility (buildings, trenches, multi-panel vaults, standard vaults, microtunneling pipe), and Water Control (check structures, flared headwalls, impact baffles, inlet/turnouts, panel walls, check/drop structures). The company uses computer-aided design (CAD) systems and operates a manufacturing facility in Coalhurst, Alberta with quality control programs to produce engineered concrete structures for municipalities, engineers, and contractors across Western Canada and the Northwestern United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Municipal Products Precast concrete products for municipal infrastructure including catch basins, maintenance holes, oil/grit separators, and C76 pipe for storm sewer applications, sold to municipalities and engineering consultants.
• Utility Products Precast concrete structures for utility projects including buildings, trenches, and vault structures (multi-panel and standard) for underground utilities, sold to utility companies and contractors.
• Water Control Products Engineered water management solutions including check structures, flared headwalls, impact baffles, inlet/turnouts, and panel walls for irrigation, erosion control, and flood mitigation, sold to irrigation districts, municipalities, and agricultural operations.
• Catch Basin Precast concrete catch basin for municipal storm sewer infrastructure, certified to CPCQA and CSA C8083-05 standards.
• Maintenance Hole Precast concrete maintenance hole (manhole) with pre-benched base design for underground access in municipal infrastructure, manufactured using the Schlusselbauer Perfect Manhole System.
• Oil/Grit Separator Rainwater Management Oil/Grit Separator unit for stormwater treatment, approved in Alberta jurisdictions, using non-blocking indirect screening technique.
• Pipe - C76 Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP) manufactured in diameters up to 1839mm with CL III to CL V reinforcing designs for conduit applications.
• Buildings Precast concrete buildings for housing electrical equipment, generators, controls, with fire and vermin resistance for harsh environments.
• Trench Precast concrete trench engineered for fluid conveyance, utility ducts, cableways with various tops reinforced for CL-800 loading.
• Vaults - Multi-Panel Multi-piece precast concrete vault assembled on-site, highly versatile for large customizable structures with wet well/dry well combinations.
• Vaults - Standard Versatile precast concrete vault available in 7 sizes with heights in 400mm increments for municipal infrastructure, lift stations, and valve chambers.
• Check Structure Water control structure controlling water levels and velocity, designed to USBR standards for water delivery systems.
• Flared Headwalls Precast concrete flared headwalls for connecting pipework to open watercourses, controlling erosion and scour at pipe terminations.
• Impact Baffle Energy dissipating outlet structure designed to USBR standards, controlling energy as water enters drainage systems or watercourses.
• Inlet/Turnout Water inlet and outlet control structure combining headwall and basin for irrigation pipelines, storm pond control, and drainage outlet.
• Panel Wall Precast concrete panel wall designed for seepage elimination around required openings and depth, configurable to any length for canal weirs and pond level control.
• Check/Drop Structure Water control structure for managing water levels and velocity with elevation changes, engineered to USBR standards.
• Pipe - Microtunneling Micro-Tunnelling Pipe manufactured in diameters 700mm to 2500mm, designed for jacking forces in deep installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• HSLb cement produces 10% less CO2 in manufacturing compared to standard HS cements
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AGRU America, Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 20 August 2025AGRU America visited Precon's facility. AGRU's innovative solutions play a key role in advancing the precast industry. The companies are exploring collaborations to push boundaries in precast technology.
• Dave's Hot Shot Transport & LogisticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 June 2025Dave's Hot Shot, run by Dave Rogers and Monica Rogers, has been Precon's trusted delivery partner since 2022. They handle deliveries ranging from quick turnarounds in town to hauls up to Calgary and beyond, providing reliable and friendly service.
• Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2024Precon partnered with NSERC and University of Alberta for a research project examining greenhouse gas emissions in underground infrastructure design, construction, repair, and maintenance. This aligns with Precon's sustainability goals including their switch to HSLb cement for 10% CO2 reduction.
• University of AlbertacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in NSERC research project on greenhouse gas emissions in underground infrastructure. Located at University of Alberta with partners at University of Waterloo and members across Canada.
• Lethbridge PolytechniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrecon has over 30 Lethbridge Polytechnic alumni on their team. They host plant tours for students, participate in career fairs at the institution, offer co-op opportunities, and collaborate on community events like Coulee Fest.
• McNally ContractorscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMcNally Contractors invited Precon on a site tour to see their product installed in real-world projects. This collaborative relationship helps Precon understand installation outcomes and improve products.
• Aecon Group Inc.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPrecon collaborated with Aecon Group Inc. on the Deerfoot Trail Improvements project, specifically the interconnection chamber. This project presented unique challenges requiring creative solutions from design to delivery.
• Canadian Concrete Pipe and Precast Association (CCPPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrecon is a member of CCPPA and participates in plant tours organized through the association. CCPPA connects Precon with consulting engineers and municipalities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hy-Grade Precast Concrete: Alberta-headquartered precast concrete manufacturer serving Western Canada, with manholes, catch basins, vaults, and utility structures in its product portfolio. The closest regional competitor to Precon, serving the same municipal and contractor base in the same geography.
• Wieser Concrete Products: Family-owned US precast manufacturer with manholes, vaults, utility buildings, and water management structures serving utilities and municipalities. Comparable engineered-product approach and direct sales motion; smaller than Oldcastle but with similar product breadth to Precon.
• Jensen Precast: One of North America's largest independent precast concrete manufacturers, producing manholes, vaults, utility buildings, pump stations, and water control structures across multiple US states. Strongly comparable to Precon in product mix (municipal, utility, water control) and customer base (cities, contractors, utilities), though operating at greater geographic and revenue scale.
• Con-Force Products: Western Canadian precast concrete manufacturer producing manholes, pipe, vaults, and utility structures out of Alberta and BC facilities. Directly comparable to Precon on geography, customer mix, and product line; one of the more active regional competitors in the same bid environments.
• Mack Industries: US-based precast concrete producer with manholes, utility structures, reinforced concrete pipe, and custom engineered precast. Comparable to Precon on municipal infrastructure products, fabrication approach, and serving engineering contractors as buyer-specifiers.

Broad incumbents

• Oldcastle Infrastructure (CRH): CRH's North American infrastructure products arm, manufacturing precast concrete, drainage, and utility structures at hundreds of plants. Overlaps directly with Precon's municipal/utility product line, but is part of a diversified building products portfolio and not specialty-focused on water control.
• Lindsay Precast (Lindsay Corporation): Pre-manufactured concrete structures division of Lindsay Corporation producing utility vaults, irrigation structures, and infrastructure components. Comparable on engineered precast for utilities and irrigation, though operating within a broader infrastructure equipment portfolio rather than as a focused precaster.

Emerging players

• Utility Concrete Products: Specialty precast manufacturer focused on utility vaults, transformer pads, and underground utility structures. Narrower product line than Precon (less water control), but the utility-focused direct sales motion and engineering-driven specs closely parallel Precon's Utility Products division.

Regional players

• Americast Concrete Products: US East Coast precast concrete producer offering manholes, pipe, vaults, and custom precast for infrastructure projects. Similar product portfolio to Precon with comparable engineering/sales approach, though primarily serving Mid-Atlantic states rather than Western Canada.

Others

• National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) member plants: NPCA is the industry association for North American precast producers—Precon's President Scott Cunningham is a Master Precaster (Golden Hard Hat) recipient. Not a competitor but a relevant ecosystem reference for peer benchmarking, certification standards (CPCQA, ASTM), and the broader competitive set against which Precon positions its proprietary products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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