Dwell Earth

What Dwell Earth does

Dwell Earth, operating as Dwell Earth LLC from Swanzey, New Hampshire with US operations tied to Oconomowoc, Wisconsin (BP714 development) and Pella, Iowa (BP714 manufacturing history), designs, distributes, and supports compressed earth block (CEB) construction technology. Its core hardware is the proprietary Earth Blox BP714, a diesel- or electric-powered industrial press using a two-stage compression manifold to produce interlocking V-Lock blocks rated above 1900 psi compressive strength, alongside the manually operated Auram 3000 and Auram 4000S presses capable of producing 15+ block shapes. The company complements these core presses with a full equipment ecosystem including soil cement mixers (M360, M750, V200 Turbine Pan Mixer, Auramix 5000S), material processing equipment (Hammer Mill Soil Crusher, Powered Vibrating Screening System, Portable Conveyor System), a Mobile Soils Testing Lab, and an Easy Load Block Press Trailer, all with publicly disclosed pricing.

The company monetizes through three streams: one-time hardware sales (with unit prices ranging from $596 for the testing kit to $59,625 for the BP714 with diesel engine), training services delivered both online via Thinkific and through 2-week onsite programs, and consultation services for project design and equipment selection. Distribution is primarily direct-to-customer through the company website and an enterprise field sales motion, supplemented by regional training partners (including India) and a financing relationship with Crest Capital. Customers span humanitarian NGOs, developers and contractors, government agencies, individual home builders, and educational institutions across more than 30 countries in North America, Central America, the Caribbean, South America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The co-founders, Adam De Jong (civil engineering background, inventor of the V-Lock Block and BP714) and Bob De Jong (30 years executive experience), drive both product development and global deployment. Notable strategic initiatives include an R&D collaboration with SMU's Lyle School of Engineering to develop neural network-based soil suitability analysis, and the recent transfer of BP714 manufacturing rights from Vermeer to Midwest Engineering Works.

Name

Dwell Earth

Legal name

Dwell Earth LLC

Website

https://dwellearth.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dwell Earth is a US-based construction technology company that designs, distributes, and supports compressed earth block equipment, training, and consulting for NGOs, developers, contractors, and individual builders across more than 30 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Swanzey

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of compressed earth block production equipment including BP714 Earth Blox machine, Auram 3000 Block Press, soil mixers, conveyors, and soil analysis equipment. Machines range from manual presses to diesel-powered industrial equipment.
2. Training Services: Online and in-person training programs teaching soil science, mix design, block production, and construction techniques. Online courses through Thinkific platform and 2-week onsite training programs at customer locations.
3. Consultation Services: Customized consultation for equipment selection, design solutions, material analysis, production optimization, and project management for compressed earth block projects.
4. Training Products: Sale of training materials and testing kits including the CEB Soil Analysis Mobile Testing Lab kit at $596-$650.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Dwell Earth designs, manufactures (via partners such as Midwest Engineering Works, formerly Vermeer), and sells compressed earth block (CEB) production equipment, including the flagship Earth Blox BP714 press and Auram manual presses, along with supporting mixers, conveyors, screening, and soil testing equipment. The company complements equipment sales with online and onsite training programs, soil mix design consultation, and project support to enable affordable, sustainable CEB construction worldwide.

Product overview

Dwell Earth offers a comprehensive compressed earth block construction system comprising primary block production equipment and supporting machinery. The core product lineup includes the Earth Blox BP714 (diesel-powered automated press producing up to 4 blocks per minute with V-Lock interlocking design) and the Auram 3000/4000S (manual block presses producing 15+ block shapes). Supporting equipment includes soil cement mixers (M360, M750, V200 Turbine Pan Mixer, Auramix 5000S), material processing equipment (Hammer Mill Soil Crusher, Powered Vibrating Screening System, Portable Conveyor System), and quality control tools (Soils Analysis Mobile Testing Lab). The company also provides training services (online and 2-week onsite programs) and technical assistance to support the complete compressed earth block production and construction workflow.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Earth Blox: Product brand for the BP714 compressed earth block press machine.
• Auram
• V Lock Block
• Auramix

Products and services

• Earth Blox BP714 Compressed Earth Block Press

Quantifiable outcome

• Blocks exceed 1900 psi compressive strength, surpassing US cement block standards
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SMU Lyle School of EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDwell Earth is working closely with SMU's Lyle School of Engineering on a project to make soil analysis accessible for everyone. They are developing smart technologies including neural network software that will tell users how suitable their soil is for compressed earth blocks and provide recommendations for optimum mix design, correlating to existing building regulations and standards.
• Vermeer CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal development partner for the BP714 Earth Blox machine. Dwell Earth created an exclusive compression manifold for the BP714 in partnership with Vermeer. The machine was originally manufactured by Vermeer in Pella, IA.
• Midwest Engineering WorkscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerMidwest Engineering Works has taken over manufacturing rights for the BP714 from Vermeer and has greatly improved the manufacturing process for the machine.
• 9 Digit ProductionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with 9 Digit Productions to create the Educational Earth Block Experience - a comprehensive online learning resource for compressed earth block technology.
• ThinkificcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline training platform hosting Dwell Earth's compressed earth block training courses including soil analysis and earth block production curriculum.
• India Training PartnerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional training partner in India providing compressed earth block training and equipment support for the Indian market.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bobcat Company: Compact construction equipment maker (owned by Doosan) covering site preparation, material handling, and concrete work. Broader incumbent comparable to Dwell Earth's earth block equipment line.
• Caterpillar: Global leader in construction and mining equipment with the scale, dealer network, and R&D budget to address sustainable construction categories. Relevant as a potential incumbent entrant to CEB/earth construction.
• Wacker Neuson: Global manufacturer of compact and light construction equipment serving concrete, masonry, and site-preparation trades. Comparable broad incumbent whose product portfolio sits adjacent to earth block production equipment.
• Vermeer Corporation: Large US industrial and construction-equipment manufacturer that originally co-developed and produced the BP714 for Dwell Earth. Comparable as a broad incumbent with the engineering depth to enter or shape the CEB equipment category.

Direct peers

• Hydraform International: South African manufacturer of Hydraform compressed earth block machines and integrated block-production systems. Directly competes with Dwell Earth's BP714 and Auram lines for CEB equipment buyers in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
• Makiga International: Kenyan manufacturer of interlocking stabilized soil block machines and brick-making equipment serving African affordable housing markets. Overlaps with Dwell Earth's equipment-plus-training model for low-cost, locally produced building materials.
• Auroville Earth Institute: Indian research and training institution that originated the Auram press line (sold through Dwell Earth) and develops compressed earth block building systems. Direct comparable on equipment, training programs, and sustainable construction R&D.

Emerging players

• Earth Enable: East African startup building affordable homes with compressed earth blocks, combining CEB construction with a service-driven go-to-market. Comparable as an emerging player in the same earth-block value chain focused on affordable housing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dwellearth

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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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