What Mack Industries does

Mack Industries is a privately held, family-owned precast concrete and ready-mix producer headquartered in Brunswick, Ohio, founded in 1932 in Valley City and now in its third generation under CEO Betsy Mack Nespeca. The company manufactures a broad precast portfolio — sanitary, storm, and electrical manholes; transformer and utility vaults; EV charging bases; light pole bases; box culverts; median and highway barriers; burial vaults; sound, privacy, and segmental retaining walls; plus prestressed hollowcore plank — in eight plants across Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Florida, serving DOT, municipal utility, electrical utility, developer, and contractor customers in 13 states. A separate ready-mix business (Mack Concrete, Inc.) operates five plants in Northeast Ohio (Valley City, Akron, Norton, Sheffield/Lorain, Grafton) for residential, commercial, and infrastructure pours.

Its wastewater and stormwater division supplies precast commercial treatment plants up to 1,000,000+ gallons per day, residential Singulair systems via Norweco distribution, and proprietary StormArc modular detention, supplemented by Jensen Precast hydrodynamic separators — covering design, permitting, delivery, installation, and recurring service/maintenance contracts. Mack's primary technical differentiators are 5,000 psi post-tensioned concrete versus 4,000 psi cast-in-place, 500-foot casting beds for hollowcore with 40+ foot spans, and plant-level certifications (PCI, NPCA, NRMCA, NCDOT, PCSA, FHWA NCHRP 350).

Mack generates revenue primarily through one-time product sales (hardware) with attached delivery, installation, and increasingly recurring wastewater service contracts. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales backed by in-house estimating, engineering, and an owned trucking fleet, with no third-party distribution. The company has grown organically and via two recent bolt-on acquisitions (Bluffton Precast 2024, Ace Redimix 2026), and is privately financed with no external investors.

Name

Mack Industries

Legal name

Mack Industries Inc

Website

https://mackconcrete.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Mack Industries is a family-owned precast concrete and ready-mix manufacturer, founded in 1932, producing manholes, vaults, barriers, culverts, hollowcore plank, wastewater treatment systems, and stormwater solutions from 13 plants across 13 U.S. states for DOT, municipal, utility, developer, and contractor customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Brunswick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precast Concrete Products: Manufacture and sale of precast concrete products including barriers, burial vaults, catch basins, walls, box culverts, manholes, utility products (vaults, transformer vaults, EV blocks, light pole bases), and hollowcore plank. Revenue from product sales with in-house delivery and installation.
2. Ready Mix Concrete: Family-owned ready mix business serving Cuyahoga, Erie, Huron, Medina, Lorain, Summit, Wayne, and Portage counties in Ohio. Multiple production facilities providing on-demand concrete delivery.
3. Wastewater Treatment Systems: Commercial wastewater treatment plants (up to 1,000,000+ gallons per day), residential aeration systems, pump stations, oil/water separators, grease traps. Includes design, engineering, installation, and service. Commercial service policies and maintenance contracts available.
4. Stormwater Solutions: Stormwater treatment systems (JDS separators, biofiltration) and detention systems (StormArc). Partnership with Jensen Precast for hydrodynamic separators.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mack Industries manufactures and sells precast concrete products (highway barriers, burial vaults, catch basins, walls, box culverts, manholes, utility vaults, transformer vaults, EV charging bases, light pole bases), prestressed hollowcore plank for building construction, ready mix concrete, and commercial and residential wastewater treatment systems. The company provides full-service custom design, production, delivery, and installation through its in-house trucking fleet and multiple plant locations across 13 states in the Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic.

Product overview

Mack Industries is a family-owned precast concrete products company founded in 1932, offering a diversified portfolio of precast concrete products, ready mix concrete, and wastewater treatment systems. The core product line centers on precast concrete infrastructure products including highway safety barriers, burial vaults, catch basins, concrete walls (sound walls, privacy walls, retaining walls), box culverts, manholes, utility vaults, transformer vaults, EV charging bases, and light pole bases. The company also manufactures hollowcore plank for building construction (added in 2004) and provides both commercial and residential wastewater treatment solutions. Ready mix concrete operations serve Ohio markets from multiple plants. The portfolio includes partner products such as Jensen hydrodynamic separators for stormwater treatment, Stone Strong and Recon segmental retaining wall systems, Norweco residential treatment systems, and Forte light pole bases, alongside proprietary Mack-branded products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Highway Safety Barriers Precast concrete barriers engineered to NCHRP Report 350 standards to mitigate errant vehicle impact. Michigan and Florida facilities are authorized J-J Hooks highway barrier manufacturers with FHWA and Michigan DOT approval.
• Concrete Burial Vaults and Cemetery Lawn Crypts Precast concrete burial vaults and lawn crypts including double depth options, available in multiple finishes (Majestic, Tribune, SST/Tribune, Versailles, Imperial, Royal, Deluxe, Standard Top Seal, Standard Air Seal). NPCA certified.
• Precast Concrete Catch Basins Precast catch basins engineered for durability and efficiency, adhering to DOT and municipal standards. Available in various sizes including 1'-6\" x 3' to 6' x 5'.
• Precast Concrete Walls (Sound Walls, Privacy Walls, Retaining Walls) Precast concrete wall panels including sound walls (reducing highway noise by up to 50%), privacy walls, screen walls, and segmental retaining walls. Sound walls engineered to reduce noise pollution using advanced materials.
• Precast Concrete Box Culverts Precast concrete culverts in four-sided and three-sided designs conforming to ASTM and AASHTO standards. Sizes range from 3'x6' to 10'x20'. Three-sided options range from 2' rise up to 10' rise.
• Precast Concrete Manholes Precast manholes for sanitary and storm applications, manufactured to ASTM C-478 standards with options ranging from 48\" to 96\" diameter. Features watertight connections per ASTM C-923.
• Precast Utility Vaults Precast utility vaults designed to protect electrical, telecommunications, and water utilities. Engineered to HS 20 loading, airport loading, and non-traffic installation requirements. Standard sizes include 5'-6\" x 4' to 16'-4\" x 8'-4\".
• Precast Transformer Vaults Precast electrical transformer vaults providing secure below-ground enclosures for electrical equipment. First Energy compliant with traffic-rated HS-20 slab and thin wall knockouts.
• EV Blocks (Electric Vehicle Charging Bases) Precast EV blocks providing stable foundations for Level 2 EV chargers. Includes Standard EV Block (22\" x 22\" x 24\", 640 lbs) and Compact EV Block (12\" x 12\" x 16\", 175 lbs) with ADA-compliant slip-resistant surfaces.
• Precast Light Pole Bases Precast concrete foundations for light poles, signs, flag poles, and other vertical structures. Available in heights from 4' to 9' with diameters up to 2 feet, engineered to withstand wind speeds up to 90 mph.
• Ready Mix Concrete Ready mix concrete for residential, commercial, architectural, paving, streets, curbs, bridges, culverts, walls, and flowable fill applications. Served from facilities in Valley City, Akron, Sheffield, Grafton, and Norton, Ohio. NRMCA Quality Certified.
• Hollowcore Plank (Precast Prestressed) Prestressed hollowcore concrete planks for flooring, roofing, and wall panels. Available in 8\" and 10\" thicknesses, spanning over 40 feet. PCI certified manufacturing with compression strength up to 7,500 psi after 28 days.
• Commercial Wastewater Treatment Systems Precast concrete commercial wastewater treatment systems processing up to 1,000,000+ gallons per day. Available in modular multi-cell tanks, rectangular chamber type, or post-tensioned circular tanks. Includes oil/water separators, grease traps, and pump stations, with design, engineering, installation, and service available.
• Residential Wastewater Treatment Systems Residential precast concrete septic tanks, home aeration systems, and Singulair wastewater treatment systems (by Norweco). Tanks available in 1000, 1500, and 2000 gallon sizes for up to 5-bedroom residences. Includes maintenance service contracts.
• Jensen Deflective Separator (JDS) Stormwater Treatment Hydrodynamic separators for stormwater treatment removing trash, debris, and pollutants including TSS, heavy metals, nutrients, and total petroleum hydrocarbons. Distributed through partnership with Jensen Precast.
• StormArc Stormwater Detention System Precast concrete stormwater detention chambers with 9'-4\" span and 4' running length. HS-20 rated with 45-55% smaller footprint than alternative solutions. Engineered for various configurations.
• Stone Strong Segmental Retaining Wall Systems Segmental retaining wall systems available in Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania through partnership with Stone Strong. Large precast blocks for retaining wall applications, the largest and most long-lasting in the industry.
• Recon Segmental Retaining Wall Systems Segmental retaining wall systems available in North Carolina and Florida through partnership with Recon. Precast block systems for retaining wall applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Stormwater sound walls engineered to reduce highway noise by up to 50%
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jensen PrecastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Jensen Precast for stormwater solutions. Jensen Deflective Separator (JDS) hydrodynamic separators capture 100% of trash and debris, treat runoff for TSS, heavy metals, nutrients, oil, grease, and TPH. Also partnership for biofiltration systems for enhanced stormwater treatment.
• NorwecocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorweco Singulair wastewater treatment system distributor. Three-compartment precast concrete tank with Bio-Kinetic Filter, aerator, and control panel. Mack provides installation and service for residential and commercial applications up to 7 bedrooms.
• Jet IncminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Jet wastewater treatment solutions alongside Norweco products. Provides additional options for residential and commercial wastewater treatment systems.
• Stone StrongcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSegmental retaining wall systems available in Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. Largest and most long-lasting retaining wall blocks in industry. Precast option saving time and money with greater flexibility compared to cast concrete or other materials.
• ReconcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSegmental retaining wall systems available in North Carolina and Florida. Provides proven retaining wall solutions alongside Stone Strong for broader geographic coverage.
• StormArccoreTechnology or IntegrationStormArc stormwater detention system - highest capacity modular precast detention system in industry. 45-55% smaller footprint, HS-20 rated, no crane needed for installation. Interlocking design prevents soil intrusion.
• LPB by Forte (Light Pole Base)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdditional light pole base product line offered alongside Mack's own engineered light pole bases. Universal design with large side openings and adjustable anchoring system.
• EV BlocksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEV Blocks product line partnership. Standard and Compact EV Blocks for Level 2 EV charger foundations. ADA-compliant, slip-resistant, various configurations available.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Forterra: Forterra is a large US manufacturer of concrete pipe, precast structures, and building products serving water, sewer, drainage, and structural markets. Directly comparable to Mack as a multi-product precast infrastructure supplier, though operating at significantly greater national scale.
• Oldcastle Infrastructure: Oldcastle Infrastructure (a CRH company) is the largest US producer of precast concrete utility, drainage, and water products. Directly comparable to Mack's manhole, vault, and culvert lines but with national procurement, R&D, and bidding capacity Mack cannot match.
• Quikrete Holdings: Quikrete is one of the largest US manufacturers of packaged concrete products and operates ready-mix and concrete masonry operations nationwide. Comparable to Mack's ready-mix and packaged concrete products portfolio but with vastly broader product breadth and distribution.

Direct peers

• Jensen Precast: Jensen Precast is a major US precast concrete manufacturer serving utility, stormwater, and environmental markets, and Mack's stormwater partner for JDS hydrodynamic separators. Highly comparable product portfolio and customer base, with overlapping geographic reach in the Western US that complements rather than directly overlaps Mack's Midwest/Southeast footprint.
• Tindall Corporation: Tindall is a privately held US precast/prestressed concrete producer with multiple plants across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic serving structural, architectural, and utility markets. Closely comparable to Mack in product mix (precast/prestressed, hollowcore equivalents, utility structures) and multi-state regional strategy.
• Fabcon Precast: Fabcon manufactures precast/prestressed concrete wall panels and hollowcore plank for commercial, industrial, and residential building construction. Directly comparable to Mack's hollowcore plank and structural building products line, competing for similar developers and contractors.
• Norweco: Norweco designs and supplies the Singulair aeration wastewater treatment system that Mack distributes and installs. Comparable product technology and customer base (residential and small commercial wastewater), but Mack is the precast tank/channel partner rather than a competing manufacturer of the treatment equipment itself.
• Stone Strong Systems: Stone Strong produces large precast segmental retaining wall blocks distributed by Mack in OH, MI, and PA. Comparable product and end-customer (civil/site developers), with Mack acting as installer/distributor in its territory while Stone Strong also sells directly in other regions.
• Smith-Midland Corporation: Smith-Midland is a publicly traded precast concrete producer of utility, architectural, and Soundwall products primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Closely comparable to Mack on highway sound walls, utility structures, and architectural precast, with similar geographic exposure.

Emerging players

• Hydro International: Hydro International designs stormwater treatment and separation technologies (hydrodynamic separators, biofilters) competing with the Jensen JDS systems Mack distributes. Adjacent competitor in Mack's stormwater product line, with complementary rather than overlapping geographic coverage.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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