What Piertech Systems does

Piertech Systems (Pier Tech Systems, LLC) is a U.S.-based manufacturer of helical pier, pile, and foundation-repair systems, headquartered in Chesterfield, Missouri with a manufacturing facility in St. Louis. Founded in 2001, the company designs, welds, and assembles its products in-house using premium-grade steel, precision robotics, and AWS-certified welders, and holds multiple patents on its connection, bracket, and anchor technologies. Its core product line spans standard helical piers and extensions, the high-capacity Hercules Pile (supporting up to 500 tons / 1,000,000 pounds), the patented Cross Lock Connection system, the Tru-Lift foundation-repair bracket, push piers, utility grillage foundations, the Insta-Brace tilt-up anchor system, and the newly introduced Heli Max Grouted Pile; it also sells installation equipment (drive heads, skid-steer and excavator attachments, torque monitoring, augers, low-clearance tools, the Halo alignment tool) and provides engineering and training services through a sister entity, PierTech Engineering, LLC.

The company makes money primarily through hardware sales to a network of certified installers, dealers, and end customers, with secondary revenue from professional services (engineering reviews, stamped drawings, and installer training/certification). Standard 2-7/8 inch helical piles are priced around $30 per linear foot, truckload orders carry 20-40% quantity discounts, and complete push-pier equipment packages sell for under $15,000. Distribution combines direct phone and website sales with a nationwide certified installer network and an exclusive national distribution partnership with Dayton Superior for the Insta-Brace system. Piertech's customers span residential foundation repair (homeowners, SMB contractors), commercial/industrial construction (multi-story buildings, infrastructure), tilt-up construction, alternative energy (solar, wind), oil and gas, boardwalks/marine, and utility tower applications; ICC ESR-3969 certification under the International Building Code provides regulatory credibility for commercial and government bidding. The company is privately held, founder/management-controlled with no external private equity or venture capital involvement on record, and operates with 11-50 employees.

Name

Piertech Systems

Legal name

Pier Tech Systems, LLC

Website

https://piertech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Piertech Systems is a U.S.-based manufacturer of patented helical piers, high-capacity piles, foundation-repair brackets, and installation equipment, selling primarily through a nationwide certified installer network and engineering services to residential, commercial, and infrastructure construction customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foundation Construction Equipment

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (33312)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Piling & Deep Foundations (Jetties, Dolphins, Moorings) (IMAFAJAE)

Keywords

• Helical pile manufacturing
• Deep foundation systems
• Foundation repair equipment
• Foundation engineering services
• Helical pier installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Chesterfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Helical Pier and Pile Sales: Sale of patented helical piers, piles, and anchors in various sizes (from 2-7/8 inch to 48 inch diameter). Products include standard helical piers, Hercules high-capacity piles, and the new Heli Max grouted pile system. Revenue is generated through direct sales to installers, contractors, and dealers.
2. Equipment Sales: Sale of installation equipment including drive heads, skid steer attachments, excavator attachments, torque monitoring systems, augers, and drive adapters. Equipment packages are sold to certified installers and contractors.
3. Engineering Services: Value engineering services, geotechnical reviews, and engineered drawings provided to contractors, builders, and engineers. Includes stamped drawings for projects requiring engineering approval.
4. Training and Certification: Installer training and certification programs conducted both virtually and in-person. Programs include certification to become a PierTech installer, technical training, and ongoing support.
5. Foundation Accessories: Sale of brackets, connections, and accessories including Tru-Lift brackets, Cross Lock connections, push piers, and various connection hardware for foundation repair and construction.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PierTech Systems designs, manufactures, and sells patented helical pier foundation systems, including standard helical piers, high-capacity Hercules piles, the Heli Max grouted pile, push piers, utility grillage foundations, and proprietary brackets and anchors (Tru-Lift, Insta-Brace). The company produces installation equipment (drive heads, torque monitors, attachments, augers) and supports its products with in-house engineering services, technical training, and an installer certification program for a nationwide network of contractors.

Product overview

Piertech Systems offers a comprehensive portfolio of helical foundation products and equipment. The core product line centers on helical piers and piles for deep foundation applications, including standard helical piers for everyday use, Hercules high-capacity piles for extreme loads up to 1,000,000 lbs, and the new Heli Max Grouted Pile hybrid system for maximum capacity. Supporting products include push piers, utility grillage foundations, and the patented Cross-Lock Connection system which reduces installation time by up to 50%. Bracket solutions include the Tru-Lift Bracket for foundation repair and the Insta-Brace Anchor System for tilt-up construction. The equipment portfolio covers drive heads (standard and Hercules), torque monitoring, skid steer and excavator attachments, and low clearance options. Services include engineering support and installer certification training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Helical Piers Deep foundation solutions (also known as anchors, piles, or screwpiles) used to secure new or repair existing foundations. Available in 2-7/8 inch to larger diameters in 5ft or 7ft lengths with extensions. Sold to contractors, builders, and certified installers.
• Hercules High-Capacity Piles Patented large-diameter pipe piles offering greater stability and capacity than traditional helical piles. Supports up to 500 tons (1,000,000 lbs) for 10-story building applications. Available in 4-48 inch shafts. Designed for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects requiring extreme load capacity.
• Heli Max Grouted Pile Hybrid foundation system combining helical pile technology with grouting to provide high load capacity, precision, and safety. Can be installed with conventional equipment and offers faster installation with less noise and vibration. Designed for challenging soil conditions requiring maximum load capacity.
• Push Piers Hydraulically driven pipe sections that penetrate unstable soil into load-bearing strata for foundation repair and underpinning of existing structures. Complete push pier equipment package priced under $15,000, accessible for small foundation repair companies.
• Utility Grillage Foundations Concrete-less steel foundation solutions for utility, commercial, and infrastructure projects. Provides structural support without the need for poured concrete.
• Tru-Lift Bracket Patented lightweight, easy-to-install foundation repair bracket that is movement-free and provides a secure connection for underpinning existing foundations. Enables elevation recovery and crack closure in residential foundation repair applications.
• Insta-Brace Anchor System Patented three-piece helical anchor system for tilt-up construction with quick installation, no curing time, and complete reusability. Achieves loads up to 12,000 lbs safe working load. Features yield strength of 95ksi and tensile strength of 130ksi. Distributed exclusively through Dayton Superior's national distributor network.
• Standard Helical Drive Heads Drive heads for standard helical pier installation using conventional equipment. Sold to certified installers and contractors performing standard helical pier deployments.
• Hercules Helical Drive Heads Heavy-duty drive heads designed for installing large-diameter Hercules high-capacity piles. Built for the torque and force requirements of commercial and infrastructure projects.
• Torque Monitoring Systems Equipment for monitoring installation torque during helical pile installation to verify load capacity through the torque correlation method. Used by certified installers to confirm installation quality and predicted capacity.
• Skid Steer Attachments Attachment equipment for skid steer loaders to enable helical pier installation. Allows contractors to use existing skid steer equipment for foundation installation projects.
• Excavator and Custom Attachments Custom attachment solutions for excavators to perform helical pier installations. Allows contractors to use existing excavator equipment for foundation installation projects.
• Augers Drilling augers for excavation and preparation work in foundation installation projects. Sold to certified installers and contractors.
• Drive Adapters Adapters enabling compatibility between different equipment types and helical drive systems. Allow contractors to integrate PierTech installation systems with a range of carrier equipment.
• Low Clearance Installation Equipment Equipment solutions designed for helical pier installation in limited-access or low-clearance environments. Used by contractors working in interior spaces, basements, or other confined job sites.
• Engineering Services In-house engineering support including soil report evaluation, load calculations, stamped drawings, and custom grillage system design. Provided to contractors, builders, and engineers as a paid value engineering service.
• Installer Training and Certification Training programs for contractors to become certified helical pier installers, covering installation techniques, soil mechanics, and business development. Conducted both virtually and in-person. Required to join PierTech's certified installer network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% reduction in installation time with Cross Lock Connection
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Dayton SuperiorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDayton Superior serves as the exclusive national distributor for the PierTech Insta-Brace System for tilt-up construction applications. The partnership leverages Dayton Superior's established distribution network with centers in Birmingham, Alabama and Rialto, California, which sells and rents the Insta-Brace System through their network of certified tilt-up distributors. PierTech continues to provide all installation and removal labor services through their existing certified installers.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Earth Contact Products (ECP): ECP is a leading manufacturer of helical piers, steel push piers, and other foundation repair products. It directly competes with Piertech in the same customer base of foundation repair contractors and offers comparable product specifications.
• Ram Jack: Ram Jack is a major manufacturer of foundation repair products including helical piers, push piers, and slab piers. It directly competes with Piertech in the foundation repair space with a similar product portfolio and similar residential and commercial customer base.
• Grip-Tite Manufacturing: Grip-Tite manufactures foundation repair products including helical piers, wall anchors, and other foundation systems. Its product line overlaps directly with Piertech's foundation repair and stabilization offerings for residential and commercial customers.
• Cantsink: Cantsink manufactures helical piers and helical anchors for foundation repair and new construction. Its products and target applications overlap directly with Piertech's helical pier portfolio for both residential and commercial markets.
• Foundation Supportworks: Foundation Supportworks operates a national network of foundation repair contractors using helical piers, push piers, and other systems. It uses a similar installer-network business model to Piertech and competes for the same end customers and installer relationships.
• Magnum Piering: Magnum Piering manufactures and distributes helical piers, push piers, and other foundation repair products. It directly competes with Piertech's core product lines in the foundation repair market, serving similar commercial and residential contractors.
• Hubbell Power Systems (Chance): Chance, part of Hubbell Power Systems, is one of the largest manufacturers of helical piles, anchors, and foundation systems in North America. It directly competes with Piertech across the same product categories and the same contractor/engineer customer base, with broader distribution and deeper R&D resources.
• GoliathTech Piling: GoliathTech manufactures and installs helical piles and piers for residential, commercial, and industrial applications across North America. Its product range and go-to-market overlap directly with Piertech's helical pier and pile offerings.

Regional players

• Techno Metal Post: Techno Metal Post is a Canadian-based manufacturer and installer of helical piles and screw piles for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. It offers similar products to Piertech but primarily serves Canadian and select U.S. regional markets.
• Heli-Pile (UK): Heli-Pile is a UK-based helical pile manufacturer serving construction and infrastructure markets. It is comparable to Piertech in product technology and customer use cases but operates primarily in the United Kingdom rather than competing directly in the U.S. market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/piertech

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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