Schwing America

What Schwing America does

Schwing America, Inc. is a US-based designer, manufacturer, and distributor of premium concrete production and handling equipment, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Germany's SCHWING GmbH (which itself merged with China's XCMG in 2012). Founded in 1974 and headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, with a 400,000 sq ft manufacturing plant in White Bear, Minnesota, the company produces truck-mounted boom pumps (S Series, 20m–65m reach), stationary pumps (SP Series in trailer, truck, and track-mounted configurations), truck-mounted telescopic conveyors (Loop Belts acquired from Loop Belt Industries in 2017), and concrete placing booms. Core proprietary technology centers on the ROCK Valve, VECTOR Control System, SX Outriggers, the patented Roll and Fold boom (1970), Generation 3 Pumpkit, and SCC cab control, supported by 75+ years of brand heritage and a patent portfolio traceable to founder Friedrich Schwing Sr.'s more than 1,200 patents.

The business generates revenue through new equipment sales to concrete pumping contractors and general contractors, recurring spare parts sales via the 24/7 SchwingStore online storefront, used-equipment remarketing through ConcretePumps.com (overseen by a VP/GM of Remarketing), and professional services including boom inspection/repair, CPR (Concrete Pump Repair), and service seminars. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales augmented by an authorized dealer network across the United States and Canada, with pricing on a quote-based model (no public pricing disclosed). Target customers include regional concrete pumping companies and large general contractors executing high-rise, infrastructure, and commercial construction projects — evidenced by deployments at the Central I-70 reconstruction in Denver, the Gaylord Pacific Resort in Chula Vista, and the VAI Resort in Glendale. The company has no public AI/ML or software platform offerings; its competitive position rests on mechanical engineering heritage, manufacturing scale, an installed base across the US and Canada, and a vertically integrated parts/service/remarketing ecosystem.

Name

Schwing America

Legal name

SCHWING America, Inc.

Website

https://schwing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Schwing America is a US subsidiary of Germany's SCHWING Group that designs, manufactures, and distributes premium concrete pumping and conveying equipment — including truck-mounted boom pumps, stationary pumps, and Loop Belt telescopic conveyors — serving concrete pumping contractors and general contractors across the United States and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Concrete Pumping Equipment

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (33312), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Concrete Equipment (Mixers, Pumps, Batching) (IMAHAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Concrete & Cement Equipment Vehicle Manufacturing (Mixers/Pumps/Batching Trucks) (IMACAFAF)

Keywords

• Concrete pumping equipment
• Truck-mounted boom pumps
• Stationary concrete pumps
• Truck-mounted conveyors
• Concrete placing booms

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Paul

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Equipment Sales: Sales of truck-mounted boom pumps, stationary pumps (trailer, truck, and track mounted), and truck-mounted telescopic conveyors (Loop Belts) to construction companies and concrete pumping contractors.
2. Spare Parts Sales: Genuine SCHWING parts sold through SchwingStore (schwingus.my.site.com) with 24/7 online ordering capability.
3. Used Equipment: Remarketing of pre-owned concrete pumps through ConcretePumps.com, managed by Vice President/GM of Remarketing.
4. Service and Repair: CPR (Concrete Pump Repair) services, boom inspection and repair, and service seminars for customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SCHWING America designs, manufactures, and distributes premium concrete production and handling equipment, including truck-mounted boom pumps (S Series), stationary concrete pumps in trailer, truck, and track-mounted configurations, truck-mounted telescopic conveyors (Loop Belts), and concrete placing booms. The equipment is sold to concrete pumping contractors and general contractors for use on large commercial, infrastructure, and high-rise construction projects across the US and Canada, with supporting spare-parts and aftermarket service offerings.

Product overview

Schwing America is a manufacturer of concrete pumping equipment offering a comprehensive portfolio of products under its core brand. The product lineup centers on four main categories: (1) Boom Pumps (S Series) - truck-mounted concrete pumps with various boom styles (ZZ, Roll N Fold, RaZor Roll and Fold) ranging from 20m to 65m reach, featuring the proprietary Rock Valve technology; (2) Stationary Pumps (SP Series) - available in Trailer Mounted (SP), Truck Mounted (SPTO), and Track Mounted (SPTM) configurations, equipped with Open Loop Hydraulics and Symmetrical Shifting; (3) Loop Belts - truck-mounted telescopic conveyors acquired from Loop Belt Industries in 2017, including the LB 33T4 and LB 40 II models; and (4) Placing Booms. The company also offers Used Equipment, Spare Parts through its SchwingParts store, and Service Seminars/Repair services. Key technology innovations include the patented Roll and Fold boom design (1970), SX Outriggers (1995), and VECTOR Controller system (2004). The products serve the construction industry with solutions for placing concrete in various applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Loop Belt: Truck-mounted telescopic conveyors acquired from Loop Belt Industries in 2017, including 33-Meter and 40-Meter models

Products and services

• Boom Pumps (S Series) SCHWING truck-mounted concrete boom pumps with various boom configurations (ZZ, Roll N Fold, RaZor Roll and Fold) ranging from 20m to 65m vertical reach. Built around the proprietary ROCK Valve and VECTOR Control System, with energy-saving engine speed and low operating/maintenance costs. Used by concrete pumping contractors on large commercial, infrastructure, and high-rise projects.
• Stationary Pumps (SP Series) SCHWING stationary concrete pumps with technology developed over decades of experience on the largest construction projects worldwide. Featuring Open Loop Hydraulics, Symmetrical Shifting, and ROCK Valve technology for performance, reliability, and lowest total cost of operation. Available in Trailer Mounted (SP), Truck Mounted (SPTO), and Track Mounted (SPTM) configurations for stationary concrete placement applications.
• Loop Belts (Truck-Mounted Telescopic Conveyors) Truck-mounted telescopic conveyors acquired from Loop Belt Industries in 2017. Models include the LB 33T4 (107'1 horizontal reach) and LB 40 II (129'9 horizontal reach). Strong, lightweight, easy-to-control conveyors designed to place concrete fast with less labor than conventional methods, used on commercial and infrastructure construction projects.
• Placing Booms SCHWING concrete placing booms for precise placement of concrete in construction projects, deployed on job sites to position concrete over foundations, floors, columns, and structural elements in conjunction with stationary concrete pumps.
• Used Concrete Pump Equipment Pre-owned SCHWING concrete pumps and related equipment remarketed through ConcretePumps.com, managed by the VP/GM of Remarketing. Provides secondary-market buyers with access to used concrete pumping equipment globally.
• SchwingStore - Genuine Spare Parts Online store (SchwingParts/SchwingStore) offering genuine SCHWING spare parts available 24/7 for ordering replacement components for SCHWING concrete pumps and conveyors, supporting equipment uptime for customers in the field.
• Boom Inspection & Repair Service Professional boom inspection and repair services for SCHWING concrete pumps, helping customers maintain equipment safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• CPR - Concrete Pump Repair Service Concrete Pump Repair (CPR) services providing equipment maintenance and restoration for SCHWING concrete pumps and other equipment on customer sites.
• Service Seminars Customer training seminars covering pump service and boom inspection certification to support SCHWING equipment owners' workforce capability and certification compliance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy-saving engine speed of just over 1,000 rpm during high pumping output
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• McCarthy Building CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2022McCarthy Building Companies is the general contractor for the Gaylord Pacific Resort project in Chula Vista, California. Fleming & Sons Concrete Pumping was invited to partner on this project because of an existing relationship with McCarthy, a trusted collaborator for over a decade. McCarthy is a national construction solutions provider.
• Kiewit ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKiewit Construction is the general contractor for the Central I-70 project in Denver. Southwest Concrete Pumping was tapped to pump concrete for Kiewit for a portion of this major highway reconstruction project.
• RIDA Development CorporationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRIDA Development Corporation is a partner in the Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center project alongside Marriott International and Ares Management. This is one of the most ambitious building projects in the United States.
• Marriott InternationalflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarriott International is partnering with RIDA Development Corporation and Ares Management on the Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center project in Chula Vista, California.
• American Eagle Ready MixminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFisher Industries partnered with American Eagle Ready Mix to set up a batch plant on site at the VAI Resort project to control concrete production and have it readily available for all pours.
• SCHWING Stetter Dealer NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer network operating across the United States and Canada for sales and support of SCHWING equipment. Accessed through dealer locator at schwing-stetter.com/us.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Peers

• Reed Concrete Pumps:

Broad incumbents

• Liebherr: Liebherr is a major European construction equipment manufacturer offering truck-mounted concrete pumps, stationary concrete pumps, and placing booms alongside tower cranes, excavators, and mixers. It is a broad incumbent with a premium concrete pumping portfolio directly overlapping Schwing's range.
• Sany Heavy Industry: Sany is a Chinese construction equipment giant and parent of Putzmeister, offering concrete pumps plus a full portfolio of cranes, excavators, and road equipment. It is a broad incumbent competing with Schwing across the concrete pump and broader construction equipment categories.

Direct peers

• CIFA: CIFA is an Italian manufacturer of truck-mounted concrete pumps, stationary pumps, mixer trucks, and placing booms. It is now part of the Zoomlion group and competes with Schwing in the same product categories across global markets.
• Putzmeister: Putzmeister is a direct global competitor in truck-mounted concrete boom pumps and stationary pumps, headquartered in Germany and now owned by Sany. Schwing and Putzmeister have historically been the two premium global concrete pump brands competing head-to-head on large infrastructure and high-rise projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SchwingTV
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/schwing-america-inc
• Xx.com/schwingamerica

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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