Blakeslee Prestress Inc

What Blakeslee Prestress Inc does

Blakeslee Prestress, Inc. is a privately held, Northeast US precast/prestressed concrete manufacturer headquartered on a 36-acre, 150,000 sf enclosed campus in Branford, Connecticut, with a regional sales/estimating office in Marlborough, Massachusetts. The company manufactures structural and architectural precast components — pretopped double tees, girders, L-beams, columns, hollow core planks, wall panels, spandrels, stairs, and insulated sandwich wall panels — and offers PCI Certified Erector services, allowing it to deliver single-source responsibility from design through on-site installation. Its production runs on a state-of-the-art computerized batch plant that enables high-performance concrete (HPC) and high-performance precast concrete (HPPC) formulations with low water-cementitious ratios for higher strength, lower permeability, and longer service life.

The company sells primarily through an enterprise field-sales motion, engaging developers, owners, general contractors, and architects in the Northeast via an early-stage Design Assist process that issues guaranteed price and schedule proposals. Documented customer engagements span hospitality (MGM Resorts International, Marriott Residence Inn), healthcare (Stamford Physicians LLC, Bridgeport Hospital), transportation (Logan International Airport, Norwich intermodal center), education (Yale University, UConn), and commercial real estate (Hobbs Brook Management), with parking structures representing the largest sub-segment based on the 200+ parking structure deliveries referenced across 45 years. Revenue is generated through project-based precast product sales bundled with design assist professional services; pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by scope, component mix, and project specifications.

Blakeslee has operated continuously since 1844 as C.W. Blakeslee and Sons and established its prestressed concrete division in 1958, earning PCI Certified Plant status that year and PCI Certified Erector status in 1999. The firm operates without disclosed institutional backing, M&A activity, or public-market signals, and pursues modest, region-consistent expansion through a Massachusetts office, Learn at Lunch programs across four states, and adoption of technologies such as the NEXT Beam for bridge applications.

Name

Blakeslee Prestress Inc

Legal name

Blakeslee Prestress, Inc.

Website

https://blakesleeprestress.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Blakeslee Prestress, Inc. is a privately held Northeast US precast/prestressed concrete manufacturer producing structural and architectural components — double tees, girders, columns, wall panels, and stairs — from a 150,000 sf Branford, Connecticut plant, serving developers, owners, general contractors, and architects primarily on parking structures, stadiums, healthcare, and transportation projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precast/Prestressed Concrete Construction

NAICS

Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390), Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (23812)

SIC

Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272)

akta.pro primary industry

Precast Concrete Products (IMADAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Modular/Offsite General Contracting & Installation (IMAFAAAK)

Keywords

• Precast concrete construction
• Prestressed concrete manufacturing
• Parking structure systems
• Stadium arena components
• Building envelope solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Branford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precast Concrete Product Sales: Manufacturing and sale of precast, prestressed concrete building components including structural elements (double tees, girders, columns, beams), architectural panels, and specialty components for construction projects. Revenue is project-based, generated through contracts with developers, owners, and general contractors for specific construction projects.
2. Design Assist Services: Early involvement in design process providing engineering expertise, value engineering, and guaranteed price/schedule proposals. Integrated into product sales for major projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Blakeslee Prestress manufactures and erects precast, prestressed concrete building components — including pretopped double tees, girders, L-beams, columns, wall panels, spandrels, stairs, hollow core planks, and stadium/arena specialty elements — at its PCI-certified 150,000 sf facility in Branford, CT. Products serve parking structures, stadiums/arenas, transportation infrastructure, healthcare and educational buildings, and mixed-use developments for developers, owners, general contractors, and architects across the Northeast U.S. The company also provides bundled Design Assist Services that integrate engineering, value engineering, manufacturing, delivery, and erection under a single-source contract.

Product overview

Blakeslee Prestress Inc is a precast/prestressed concrete manufacturer providing comprehensive building solutions for the Northeast construction market. The company operates a core business of manufacturing precast and prestressed concrete structural components including pretopped double tees, girders, L-beams, columns, hollow core planks, wall panels, spandrels, stairs, and specialty architectural elements. These components feed into distinct solution areas: Parking Structure Systems (ranging from 75-car decks to 4,500-car structures), Stadium/Arena Construction (seating units, raker beams, tub units), Transportation Infrastructure (using NEXT Beams for bridges), and commercial/institutional building construction. The company also offers Design Assist Services for early contractor involvement and High Performance Precast Concrete products featuring insulated sandwich wall panels with enhanced energy efficiency, durability, and resilience characteristics. All products are manufactured at a PCI-certified plant with in-house engineering, steel fabrication, and quality control departments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Precast Prestressed Concrete Construction Manufacturing of precast and prestressed concrete building components (double tees, girders, columns, wall panels, spandrels, stairs, hollow core planks) for parking structures, stadiums, arenas, transportation, healthcare, education, and commercial buildings. Sold to developers, owners, general contractors, and architects.
• Parking Structure Systems Complete precast parking structure solutions including pretopped double tees (12'-0" wide x 34" deep), girders, L-beams, columns, lateral bracing, light walls, shear walls, spandrels, and elevator/stair tower framing. Projects range from small 75-car decks to 11-level 4,500-car structures; over 200 parking structures completed in 45 years.
• Stadium/Arena Construction Components Precast concrete components for stadium and arena construction including stadia seating units, raker beams, inverted T beams, rectangular beams, L beams, spandrel panels, tub units, vomitory walls, hollow core plank (8", 10" & 12" thick), and solid slabs. Sold to owners and developers of sports stadiums, arenas, and entertainment venues.
• Transportation Infrastructure Components Bridge and transportation infrastructure components utilizing the Northeast Extreme Tee (NEXT) Beam developed by the PCI Northeast Bridge Technical Committee to reduce labor cost and field time. Used in intermodal transportation centers, bridge design, and airport projects.
• Design Assist Services Early-involvement design assistance leveraging precaster expertise to determine efficient methods, sizes, and finishes, providing guaranteed price and schedule commitments with a collaborative design development process. Sold to owners, developers, general contractors, and architects.
• High Performance Precast Concrete (HPPC) High-performance precast concrete products with optimized performance including aesthetic diversity, structural flexibility, controlled offsite production with tight tolerances, and resiliency to storm, seismic, and fire conditions. Manufactured using computerized batch plant with low water-cementitious ratio mixes.
• Insulated Sandwich Wall Panels High-performance wall panels with 2 or more inches of high-performance insulation between two wythes of concrete, providing high energy efficiency and moisture protection with insulation that cannot shift during construction. Used for building envelopes in commercial and institutional projects.
• Precast Concrete Stair Systems Modular precast concrete stair units offering speed of construction, durable construction, low maintenance, effective pricing, and safety benefits as complete factory-produced components. Sold to general contractors for commercial and institutional buildings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Speed advantage of 6-8 weeks compared to steel construction
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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 core and minor.

• Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCI certification partner since 1967. Company holds PCI Certified Plant and PCI Certified Erector status. Subject to two unannounced audits annually by independent accredited engineers. PCI sets demanding industry standards for quality production and erection that contribute to improved customer satisfaction and reduced costs.
• PCI NortheastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional PCI chapter partnership. Access to Northeast Extreme Tee (NEXT) Beam technology developed by PCI Northeast Bridge Technical Committee. Learn at Lunch programs available in MA, CT, RI, NY through PCI Northeast.
• American Concrete Institute (ACI) / ACI New EnglandminorOthersIndustry association memberships providing access to industry standards, best practices, and professional development resources for concrete construction.
• Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)minorOthersIndustry association supporting design-build delivery method which Blakeslee uses through their design assist process.
• National Parking Association / New England Parking Council / NY State Parking AssociationminorOthersParking industry associations relevant to company's core market segment of parking structure construction.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tindall Corporation: Tindall is one of the largest privately-held precast/prestressed concrete manufacturers in the U.S., producing structural and architectural components for parking structures, stadiums, and commercial buildings. It is directly comparable to Blakeslee in product mix, design-assist model, and project types, though larger and multi-region.
• High Concrete Group: High Concrete Group operates a PCI-certified precast plant in Pennsylvania serving the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast with parking structures, stadiums, and architectural precast. Comparable to Blakeslee in geographic proximity, product portfolio, and customer mix (developers, architects, general contractors).
• Metromont Corporation: Metromont is a precast/prestressed concrete manufacturer serving the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic with parking structures, data centers, and stadiums. Comparable product line, design-assist process, and reliance on PCI-certified plant and erector status make it a strong direct peer.
• Coreslab Structures: Coreslab operates a network of PCI-certified precast/prestressed concrete plants across North America producing architectural and structural components for parking, commercial, and infrastructure projects. Directly comparable manufacturing model and product mix to Blakeslee.
• Spancrete: Spancrete is a precast/prestressed concrete manufacturer producing architectural wall panels, hollowcore plank, and structural components for commercial, parking, and infrastructure applications. Comparable product offerings and PCI-certified manufacturing approach to Blakeslee.
• Stresscon Corporation: Stresscon is a precast/prestressed concrete manufacturer serving the Rocky Mountain region with parking structures, stadiums, and architectural precast. Comparable product line, customer segments, and PCI-certified quality standards to Blakeslee.

Regional players

• Northeast Precast LLC: Northeast Precast is a regional precast/prestressed concrete manufacturer serving the Northeast U.S. with architectural and structural components. Same geographic market and overlapping customer base as Blakeslee, making it a direct regional competitor for similar project types.
• Boccella Precast: Boccella Precast is a regional precast concrete manufacturer serving the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic with structural and architectural precast components. Comparable regional footprint and product offerings, competing for similar developer and GC relationships.
• J.P. Carrara & Sons: J.P. Carrara & Sons is a New England precast/prestressed concrete manufacturer producing structural and architectural components for commercial, institutional, and infrastructure projects. Same regional geography and overlapping customer base as Blakeslee.

Broad incumbents

• Oldcastle Infrastructure (CRH): Oldcastle Infrastructure is part of CRH plc and one of the largest concrete products manufacturers in North America, offering precast structures, utility products, and a broad portfolio. Overlaps with Blakeslee in structural precast but operates at significantly larger scale across many product lines and geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Investors

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M&A

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