What IRMCA does

IRMCA is a non-profit trade association representing Illinois-based ready mix concrete producers, suppliers, contractors, and truck-haulers, plus affiliated personas such as engineers, architects, and municipalities. The organization was established to deliver collective industry outcomes — education and training, promotion, workforce development, and legislative advocacy — that individual member companies could not achieve alone. Headquartered in Normal, Illinois, IRMCA operates with a five-person staff led by Executive Director Jim Randolph and is governed by a board drawn from member companies.

Its core "products" are member services rather than technology offerings. These include the IRMCA Technical Resources Portal (specifications, best practices, and technical guidance), the ACI Concrete Flatwork Associate and Advanced Finisher certification program delivered in conjunction with the ACI Illinois Chapter, an on-demand Webinar Library on topics such as Type 1L cement best practices and concrete overlays, a searchable Find-a-Member directory, and a Scholarship Program for students pursuing careers in concrete and construction. The association also operates the ASTM Compass Portal subscription for members (currently expiring April 30, 2026) and runs recurring events including the annual Xtreme Concrete Conference, spring/fall Golf Outings, and the Mixer Driver Rodeo Championship.

IRMCA funds itself primarily through membership dues from producers, suppliers, contractors, and associate members, with go-to-market executed through a community-led motion: a website member portal, email newsletters and eBlasts, organic social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram), webinars, and in-person industry events. The association maintains strategic partnerships with NRMCA (national advocacy and safety programs such as Think First), the ACI Illinois Chapter (certifications), IDOT (specifications and materials approvals), the Illinois Chamber of Commerce (legislative updates), and the Great Lakes Cement Promotion Council (regional promotion).

Name

IRMCA

Legal name

Illinois Ready Mixed Concrete Association

Website

https://irmca.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IRMCA is a non-profit trade association serving Illinois ready mix concrete producers, suppliers, contractors, and engineers through education, ACI certification, technical resources, workforce development, scholarship programs, and collective industry advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Normal

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: IRMCA generates revenue through membership dues from ready mix producers, suppliers, contractors, and other industry stakeholders. Membership provides access to resources, advocacy, training, and the member directory.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

IRMCA is a non-profit trade association representing Illinois ready mix concrete producers, suppliers, and contractors. The organization delivers education and training (including ACI Flatwork certifications and webinars), workforce development programs, technical resources and specifications, legislative advocacy, networking events (Xtreme Concrete Conference, golf outings, Mixer Driver Rodeo), and a member directory — funded by membership dues.

Product overview

IRMCA operates as a trade association offering a portfolio of membership services and educational resources rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include a Technical Resources Portal providing technical guidance and specifications for concrete applications; an ACI Concrete Flatwork Certification Program for professional credentials; an on-demand Webinar Library covering industry best practices; a Membership Directory for finding contractors and suppliers by location; and a Scholarship Program supporting workforce development. These services work together to serve the ready mix concrete industry through education, advocacy, and professional development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• IRMCA Technical Resources Portal Comprehensive online resource library providing technical guidance, specifications, best practices, and educational materials for concrete professionals, contractors, and homeowners in Illinois.
• ACI Concrete Flatwork Certification Program Certification program for ACI Concrete Flatwork Associates and Advanced Concrete Flatwork Finishers, covering placing, consolidating, finishing, edging, jointing, curing, and protecting concrete flatwork. Delivered in partnership with the ACI Illinois Chapter.
• IRMCA Webinar Library On-demand and live webinar platform offering industry-focused education on concrete overlays, maintenance techniques, Type 1L cement best practices, QC, profitability, and construction best practices for ready mix concrete professionals.
• Membership Directory and Find a Member Digital directory enabling users to locate and connect with ready mix concrete contractors, suppliers, and producers by location and membership type throughout Illinois and surrounding states.
• IRMCA Scholarship Program Financial scholarship program supporting students pursuing careers in the concrete and construction industry, with public fund application and donation capabilities.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ASTMcoreTechnology or IntegrationIRMCA facilitates member access to ASTM Compass Portal subscription for standards and specifications, providing technical resources for the concrete industry. Current subscription expires April 30, 2026.
• NRMCA (National Ready Mixed Concrete Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIRMCA collaborates with NRMCA on national initiatives including safety programs (Think First Safety Initiative), workforce development, ConcreteWorks conferences, and industry advocacy.
• ACI (American Concrete Institute) Illinois ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIRMCA offers ACI Concrete Flatwork Associate and Advanced Finisher certification courses, supporting professional development and industry standards.
• Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIRMCA maintains a technical partnership with IDOT for specifications, materials approvals, and regulatory guidance affecting the ready mix industry.
• Illinois Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIRMCA participates in Illinois Chamber communications for legislative updates, policy advocacy, and business resources.
• Great Lakes Cement Promotion CouncilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional promotional partner for cement and concrete usage awareness.

Scale indicators1 record

Broad incumbents

• American Concrete Institute (ACI): Primary standards and certification body for the concrete industry. IRMCA delivers ACI Concrete Flatwork Associate and Advanced Finisher certifications through its Illinois Chapter partnership, making ACI a directly adjacent organization serving the same practitioner base.
• National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA): National-level trade association for the ready mixed concrete industry. IRMCA explicitly collaborates with NRMCA on safety programs, ConcreteWorks, and workforce development, and NRMCA serves the same producer/supplier/contractor ecosystem at a national scale.
• Portland Cement Association (PCA): National trade association representing U.S. cement manufacturers. PCA sits upstream of IRMCA's producer members and shares overlapping advocacy, sustainability promotion, and standards-development interests in the cement/concrete value chain.

Direct peers

• Greater New York Ready Mixed Concrete Association: Long-standing state/regional ready mixed concrete trade association in the Northeast. Operates a similar member-services, technical resource, and advocacy model for ready mix producers and suppliers in its region.
• Carolinas Ready Mixed Concrete Association: Regional ready mixed concrete trade association covering the Carolinas. Comparable mission of education, certification, advocacy, and promotion for ready mix producers in its multi-state territory.
• Ohio Concrete: Ohio's state-level concrete industry association serving producers, contractors, and suppliers. Closely comparable in structure, services, and Midwest geographic focus to IRMCA.
• Iowa Ready Mixed Concrete Association: Iowa state trade association for ready mixed concrete producers. Comparable nonprofit model delivering advocacy, training, certification, and promotion for its state's ready mix industry.
• American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC): National nonprofit serving concrete contractors with training, certification, and safety resources. Overlaps with IRMCA's contractor/trucking-hauling segment on workforce development and certification offerings.
• Wisconsin Ready Mixed Concrete Association: Sister state-level trade association representing Wisconsin ready mix producers. Operates with a near-identical mandate of education, training, advocacy, and member services for ready mix operators in its state.

Regional players

• Concrete Ontario: Canadian provincial trade association for ready mixed concrete producers in Ontario. Closely comparable nonprofit trade-association model but serves a different national market and is not a direct U.S. competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/IllinoisReadyMixedConcreteAssociation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/irmca
• Instagraminstagram.com/ilreadymixedconcreteassoc/?hl=en
• Xx.com/irmca1

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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