Canal Block

Name

Canal Block

Legal name

Canal Block

Website

https://canalblock.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Concrete Masonry Products / Building Materials

NAICS

Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing (327331)

SIC

Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

Concrete Masonry Units (CMU) & Concrete Blocks (IMADABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Concrete Masonry Units (CMU) & Segmental Concrete Products (IMADAAAC)

Keywords

• Concrete masonry units
• Concrete block manufacturing
• Fire-resistant building materials
• Masonry construction supplies
• Building construction materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Colborne

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Concrete Block Sales: Canal Block manufactures and sells concrete blocks directly to customers. The company offers various block types including standard hollow units, 62% solid 2-hour FR units, 75% solid units, and 100% solid units. They also sell accessories and related products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Canal Block manufactures and sells concrete masonry units directly to masonry contractors and the construction industry. The product portfolio includes standard Concrete Block (available in hollow, 62% solid FR, 75% solid, and 100% solid variants), the specialized EZeeFlo Block, and complementary masonry accessories. The company provides extensive technical documentation including fire performance ratings, thermal properties, strength designations, MSDS, and LEED/EPD documentation.

Product overview

Canal Block is a concrete masonry products manufacturer offering a focused portfolio of construction materials. The core offering consists of Concrete Block (standard masonry units in various sizes with comprehensive technical specifications including fire ratings, thermal properties, and strength designations) and the specialized EZeeFlo Block variant. Accessories are available as supplementary products. The company provides extensive technical resources including block calculations (both metric and imperial), physical properties documentation, fire performance data, thermal properties, safety data sheets, and LEED/EPD documentation to support specification and installation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Concrete Block Standard concrete masonry units for construction applications, available in various sizes and densities including standard hollow units, 62% solid 2-hour FR units, 75% solid units, and 100% solid units. Includes comprehensive technical specifications covering physical properties, fire ratings, thermal characteristics, and strength designations.
• EZeeFlo Block Specialized concrete block product with enhanced flow characteristics for specific construction applications. Featured separately on the company website indicating it as a notable product offering.
• Masonry Accessories Masonry-related accessories and complementary products available through separate price listings alongside concrete blocks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fire ratings ranging from 0.8 hours to 4+ hours depending on block type and density

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (NCMA)minorOthersCanal Block is a proud member of the National Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (NCMA). Membership provides access to TEK Solutions Center resources and industry standards.
• Ontario Masonry Contractors' Association (OMCA)minorOthersCanal Block holds membership in the Ontario Masonry Contractors' Association, providing regional industry representation and networking within the Ontario masonry sector.
• Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers Association (CCMPA)minorOthersCanal Block is a member of the Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers Association, representing Canadian manufacturers of concrete masonry products and providing access to national industry resources and standards.

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• York Building Products: Mid-Atlantic US producer of concrete masonry units, hardscapes, and aggregates. Comparable to Canal Block as a regional CMU manufacturer serving construction and masonry contractor customers.
• Mutual Materials: Pacific Northwest manufacturer of concrete masonry, brick, and hardscape products. Comparable to Canal Block as a regional concrete block producer with a focus on specifier-facing technical resources and architectural CMU.
• Nitterhouse Masonry Products: Pennsylvania-based family-owned concrete masonry and architectural block manufacturer. Comparable to Canal Block as an independent, privately held regional CMU producer with a focus on architectural and standard concrete block lines.
• Brampton Brick: Canadian manufacturer of concrete block, brick, and stone masonry products headquartered in Ontario. Closely comparable to Canal Block on geography, product category (concrete masonry units), and customer base (Ontario masonry contractors and developers).
• Fizzano Brothers Concrete Products: Family-owned Pennsylvania concrete block and precast producer with a similar profile of standard and specialty CMU offerings. Comparable to Canal Block as an independent regional concrete block manufacturer serving masonry contractors.
• Expocrete Concrete Products (Oldcastle): Western Canadian manufacturer of concrete masonry, precast, and landscaping products, now part of Oldcastle APG. Comparable to Canal Block as a regional concrete block producer serving Canadian contractors and developers.

Broad incumbents

• Cemex Canada: Mexican-headquartered global building materials company with significant Canadian operations in cement, ready-mix, and concrete products. Comparable to Canal Block as a competing concrete products manufacturer serving Canadian construction markets.
• Oldcastle APG (CRH): The largest concrete masonry and hardscapes producer in North America, operating under CRH plc. Directly comparable to Canal Block as a manufacturer of CMU and concrete masonry products serving construction customers across broad geographies.
• Lafarge Canada (Holcim): Major Canadian building materials producer including aggregates, cement, and concrete products. Comparable to Canal Block as a competing supplier of concrete masonry and related construction materials across Canada.
• Echelon Masonry (Watsco): Masonry products division of a larger building products distributor, offering CMU and complementary masonry lines. Comparable to Canal Block as a competing supplier of concrete masonry units to construction customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/canalblock
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/canal-block

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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