What Del Zotto Products does

Del Zotto Products of Florida, Inc. is a family-owned manufacturer of custom precast concrete forms, concrete production equipment, and finished concrete products headquartered in Ocala, Florida. Founded by William John (Bill) Del Zotto, the company designs and builds custom engineered steel forms (wet-cast and dry-cast) for septic tanks, reinforced concrete pipe (12" to 96" ID), highway median barriers, wall panels, step forms, parking lot curbs, manholes and culverts, FEMA-compliant storm shelters, Bahama dock steps, and large-scale retention blocks. The company holds multiple registered patents on form design features, including cover inner cores, mechanical and air stripping mechanisms, tapered aluminum pouring pans, vibrator brackets and mounting plates, elevated lid casting decks, and the Hydra-Brute truck trolley system. Patented vibration systems are integrated across pipe and cone form product lines.

The business operates through a network of wholly-owned subsidiaries spanning Del Zotto Products of Florida (Ocala), Del Zotto Products of Minnesota, Del Zotto Products of Texas, Del Zotto of the Bahamas (Freeport, Grand Bahama), Del Zotto Concrete (ready-mix delivery, launched March 2023), and the recently acquired Gulf Coast Ready Mix, LLC (Homosassa, FL, acquired January 2025). Beyond forms, the company sells concrete production equipment including the HYDRA-Brute delivery truck, concrete pipe machines (rated 80–120 pipe/day), wet/dry cast concrete mixers, cement silos, cone form wire cage machines, and accessories such as form oil sprayers, vibrators, pouring buckets, sealing mastic, and floor scrapers. Del Zotto also distributes Infiltrator injection-molded plastic septic tanks and sells finished Lock-In Block products.

Revenue is generated through quote-based direct sales of custom precast forms (one-time capital purchase), hardware sales of tools and equipment, sale of finished concrete products, and bundled free training and consulting services. The customer base spans general contractors, masonry contractors, landscaping and hardscaping companies, and pre-cast concrete manufacturers across the U.S. Southeast, Minnesota, Texas, and the Caribbean. The go-to-market relies on a relationship-driven sales model anchored in phone-based quoting, on-site plant tours, and free hands-on training, with the company self-describing its approach as selling forms "on a handshake." The business is owned by six Del Zotto siblings as equal owners of the Florida and Bahamas operations, with William Mark (Billy Jr.) Del Zotto separately owning the Minnesota and Texas entities.

Name

Del Zotto Products

Legal name

Del Zotto Products of Florida, Inc.

Website

https://delzottoproducts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Del Zotto Products is a family-owned Ocala, Florida manufacturer of custom precast concrete forms, concrete production equipment, and finished concrete products serving general contractors, pre-cast manufacturers, masonry contractors, and landscapers across the U.S. Southeast, Minnesota, Texas, and the Bahamas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precast Concrete Forms & Equipment

NAICS

Concrete Pipe Manufacturing (327332), Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing (327320)

SIC

Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272)

akta.pro primary industry

Concrete Pipe, Box Culverts & Drainage Structures (IMADAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spill Control & Containment Equipment (Absorbents, Berms, Spill Kits) (IMAHALAK), Ready-Mix Concrete Production & Delivery (IMADAAAA)

Keywords

• Precast concrete forms
• Concrete pipe forms
• Septic tank forms
• Lock-in block forms
• Concrete production equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Ocala

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Concrete Form Sales: Sale of custom precast concrete forms for various applications including septic tanks, pipe, manholes, barriers, walls, and specialty structures. Forms are custom-built to customer specifications and state/municipality code requirements.
2. Tools & Equipment Sales: Sale of concrete production equipment including mixers, vibrators, form oil sprayers, pouring buckets, rebar, wire mesh, and finishing tools. Products are sold with replacement parts availability.
3. Finished Concrete Products: Sale of finished precast products including Lock-In Blocks, concrete pipe, septic tanks, and other precast elements. Also includes plastic Infiltrator septic tanks as a distributor.
4. Training & Consulting Services: Free training and consulting services provided to customers on precast concrete production processes, included as value-add to drive form and equipment sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Del Zotto Products is America's #1 concrete form manufacturer, designing and producing custom reinforced precast concrete forms (wet and dry cast) for septic tanks, pipe, manholes, highway barriers, walls, steps, parking lot curbs, retention blocks, storm shelters, and specialty structures. The portfolio also includes concrete production equipment (concrete pipe machine, HYDRA-Brute trucks, concrete mixers, cement silos, wire cage machines) and supporting tools/equipment, plus finished products such as Infiltrator plastic septic tanks and Lock-In Blocks distributed through a direct e-commerce and phone-sales channel.

Product overview

Del Zotto Products is America's #1 concrete form manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of precast concrete forms, finished products, and construction equipment. The product ecosystem centers on custom reinforced concrete forms (wet and dry cast) for commercial, industrial, and residential construction. Core offerings include Lock-In Block Interlocking Concrete Block Forms, Septic Tank Forms, Concrete Pipe Forms (12"-96" ID), Highway Barrier Forms, Panel Forms, Step Forms, Parking Lot Curb Forms, and specialized forms for Storm Shelters, Docks, and Retention Blocks. The company also manufactures concrete production equipment including the HYDRA-Brute Truck delivery system, Concrete Pipe Machine (80-120 pipe/day capacity), and Concrete Mixers (wet cast and dry cast systems). Supporting tools and equipment encompass Form Oil Sprayers, Vibrators & Mounting Brackets, Floor Scrapers, and Sealing Mastic. Finished products include Infiltrator Plastic Septic Tanks (IM-540, IM-1060, IM-1530) and Lock-In Blocks in multiple sizes. With over 50 years of industry experience, Del Zotto positions itself as a one-stop concrete industry superstore offering forms, equipment, finished products, and free training services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lock-In Block Interlocking Concrete Block Forms Innovative interlocking concrete block forms for secure and versatile construction projects, featuring LEGO-style studs for maximum stability. Used to manufacture Lock-In Blocks for foundations, walls, structural elements, retaining walls, storage bins, and building walls.
• Septic Tank Forms & Accessories Custom-designed septic tank forms meeting state or municipality code requirements, featuring quick setup and continuous one-man operation with 40% less labor time than average. Used by septic tank manufacturers to produce code-compliant tanks.
• Concrete Pipe Forms High-quality, low-maintenance pipe forms ranging from 12" to 96" ID for A, B, and C wall thicknesses, available in dry-cast or wet-cast configurations. Used by pipe manufacturers producing reinforced concrete pipe (RCP).
• Median Highway Barrier Forms Heavy gauge steel barrier forms built with break-away outer walls, binder clamps, elevated support frames, and quick-lift pins for rugged highway use. Used by infrastructure contractors producing median barriers.
• Panel Forms & Accessories (Concrete Wall Forms) Pre-cast wall panel and concrete fencing forms for commercial, industrial, and residential use, designed to produce thousands of perfect pours. Used by wall, fencing, and tilt-up contractors.
• Concrete Step Forms Step forms featuring upright pouring and stripping, with door frame and air vents cast in the product and break-away outer jacket. Used by precast manufacturers producing concrete steps.
• Parking Lot Curb Forms Durable steel curb forms in gang form and individual styles, with easy setup in 6', 7', or 8' sizes. Used by parking lot and site-work contractors.
• Fuel and Liquid Storage Tank Systems Environmental protection containment vessels with 125% capacity exceeding petroleum storage tank volumes, designed to handle rainwater or ice and snow. Used by environmental/fuel containment projects.
• Hole Formers, Manhole Forms & Drainage Forms Complete line of hole-formers, manhole forms, culvert forms, cone forms, box forms, inlet forms, and lift station forms for water management. Used by water and sewer infrastructure contractors.
• Storm Shelter Form FEMA-compliant concrete storm shelter forms with door frame, air vents, and stairs cast in, tested by Texas Tech to meet FEMA 320 criteria. Used by storm shelter manufacturers.
• Bahama Concrete Dock Step Forms Pre-cast seawall boat dock forms that are environmentally safe and inexpensive compared to wood and labor, cuttable to fit most corners and angles. Used by seawall and dock builders.
• Large Scale Retention Block Forms (Gold Rock) Retention block forms for large-scale blocks (8'x3'x3' or 6'x2'x2') weighing 4,280 lbs each, with male/female connections and gravity wall system capability. Used by retention wall and gravity wall builders.
• Concrete Pipe Machine Low-maintenance concrete pipe machine with 3-station turntable accommodating single or double forms, producing 80-120 pipe per day (~800 feet/day). Used by precast pipe plants.
• HYDRA-Brute Truck Septic tank delivery truck conversion with double action stabilizers, 44" maximum outreach, hydraulics rated to 5500 PSI, and patented trolley for increased headroom. Used by septic tank delivery fleet operators.
• Form Oil Sprayer Self-contained portable form oil sprayer holding 10 gallons of oil and 50 pounds of air, guaranteed to pay for itself in 6 months via oil savings or money-back. Used by concrete form users for release agent application.
• Form Vibrators & Mounting Brackets Standard 110-volt vibrators with Del Zotto mounting brackets for fast transfer between forms; designed for consistent concrete consolidation. Used by precast plants running vibration-assisted concrete pouring.
• Concrete Mixers Preassembled and tested concrete mixers including wet cast and dry cast systems featuring Volume-Tron Tracking System, without conveyor belts, drive wheels, or hydraulic/air valves. Used by precast concrete plants.
• DZ Sure Seal Concrete Sealing Mastic Asbestos-free butyl rubber sealant meeting ASTM C990 specifications, available in strips or rolls for sealing pre-cast concrete joints. Used by precast concrete installers.
• Floor Scraper 60" all-steel floor scraper with 1 1/8" diameter handle and heavy gauge spring steel blade, built to withstand hard use. Used by concrete finishers for floor prep.
• Concrete Pouring Buckets Heavy gauge steel pouring buckets with built-in hooks, handles, and positive lever action dump gate, available with caster wheels, pneumatic tires, or forklift skids. Used by concrete placement crews.
• Form Binder Clamps Heavy gauge steel binder clamps standard on all Del Zotto forms, designed for simple use and maintenance. Used to fasten concrete forms during pours.
• Infiltrator IM-1060 Plastic Septic Tank Injection-molded watertight plastic septic tank with 1,287 gallon total capacity, measuring 62.2"W x 127"L x 54.7"H, sold via Del Zotto as an Infiltrator distributor. For residential and light-commercial septic system installations.
• Infiltrator IM-1530 Plastic Septic Tank Lightweight, strong, durable injection-molded septic tank with 1,787 gallon total capacity and 1,537 gallon working capacity, sold via Del Zotto as an Infiltrator distributor. For larger residential and commercial septic systems.
• Infiltrator IM-540 Plastic Septic Tank Compact injection-molded septic/pump tank with 552 gallon total capacity, measuring 61.7"W x 64.9"L x 54.6"H, sold via Del Zotto as an Infiltrator distributor. For compact septic and pump applications.
• Lock-In Block (Finished 60" x 30" x 30") Solid interlocking concrete block with interlocking features on top and bottom, manufactured in Ocala, Florida for retaining walls, storage bins, and building walls. Sold as a finished block to contractors and end users.
• Lock-In Block (Finished 72" x 24" x 24") 6' x 2' x 2' solid interlocking concrete block with top and bottom interlocking features for versatile construction applications. Sold as a finished block to contractors and end users.
• Multi Angled Finished Lock-in Block (72" x 24" x 24") Multi-angled interlocking concrete block with round shape on one end enabling any desired angle for change of direction in retaining walls. Sold as a finished block to landscaping and retaining-wall contractors.
• Cement Silo Heavy gauge steel cement silo for pre-casters meeting EPA standards, with cement auger, hi-low indicators, air-fluffer bags, and dust collector. Used by concrete batch plants.
• Cone Form Wire Cage Machine Machine designed to produce reinforcing cages as quickly as wire can be welded, with rugged durability. Used by concrete pipe and cone manufacturers to fabricate reinforcing cages.
• Septic Tank Level Alarm System High or low fluid level alarm system for lift pump chambers, sump pumps, holding tank sewage systems, and cisterns. Used by septic system installers and operators.
• Del Zotto Ready Mix Concrete Delivery Service Ready mix concrete delivery service for the Ocala area with online scheduling and weather forecasting. For construction projects requiring delivered ready mix concrete in the Ocala/Florida region.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% reduction in labor time compared to average
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• InfiltratorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDel Zotto Products serves as a distributor for Infiltrator plastic septic tanks, offering the complete Infiltrator line of injection-molded septic tanks. Infiltrator tanks provide a revolutionary improvement in plastic septic tank design with exceptional strength and watertightness.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS): ADS is the leading manufacturer of water management solutions, primarily corrugated HDPE pipe, with adjacent concrete and drainage products. Comparable through the Infiltrator Water Technologies business that supplies Del Zotto's distributed plastic septic tanks and as a competitor in the same drainage/onsite wastewater end markets.
• Quikrete Holdings: Quikrete is one of North America's largest manufacturers of packaged concrete products and operates a network of ready-mix concrete plants. Comparable because Quikrete supplies the concrete and masonry products at the heart of Del Zotto's customer base and competes in ready-mix, where Del Zotto launched its own delivery service and acquired Gulf Coast Ready Mix.
• Oldcastle Infrastructure (CRH Americas): Oldcastle Infrastructure is the largest North American producer of concrete pipe, precast structures, drainage, and stormwater products. Comparable because it operates at scale across the same end-product categories (pipe, manholes, septic, barriers) for which Del Zotto manufactures forms and finished products.
• Forterra (formerly Hanson Pipe & Precast): Forterra is a major North American manufacturer of concrete pipe, precast, and building products, often using Del Zotto-style form equipment. Comparable as a downstream buyer of concrete pipe/septic forms and as a broad incumbent producing the very products (RCP pipe, manholes, drainage) that Del Zotto's forms are designed to make.
• Columbia Machine (Columbia/Columbia Okala): Columbia Machine produces concrete block, paver, and pipe production equipment including molds, batching, and material handling systems. Comparable to Del Zotto because Columbia supplies the production-side equipment (forms/molds, mixers) used by Del Zotto's downstream precast and pipe-producing customers.
• Besser Company: Besser is one of the longest-standing manufacturers of concrete products machinery and vibratory block/pipe making equipment. Comparable because Besser supplies the production equipment (forms, mixers, block machines) that concrete manufacturers — including Del Zotto's customers — use to produce pipe, block, and precast elements.
• Hess Group (Hess / Masa): Hess Group (and affiliate Masa) is a leading global supplier of machinery, molds, and complete plants for the concrete block, paver, and pipe industry. Comparable as a broader incumbent supplying production equipment — analogous to Del Zotto's Concrete Pipe Machine, mixers, and forms — to precast producers worldwide.

Direct peers

• Spillman Company: Spillman Company manufactures custom steel forms and production equipment for the precast concrete industry, including forms for septic tanks, utility structures, and architectural panels. Comparable as a direct competitor to Del Zotto in custom precast concrete forms for septic, utility, and specialty applications.
• Tindall Corporation: Tindall is a major producer of precast/prestressed concrete structures for infrastructure, utility, and parking applications. Comparable as a downstream user of precast forms in the same categories Del Zotto serves (utility structures, panels, structural precast) and as a large specialty incumbent in the U.S. precast market.
• Hamilton Form Company: Hamilton Form manufactures custom steel forms for the precast/prestressed concrete industry, including forms for architectural panels, bridge beams, and specialty precast structures. It is the closest direct competitor to Del Zotto's custom precast concrete form business, serving similar precast producers with engineered steel forms.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/delzottoforms

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A1 record

Investments

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

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