Reed

What Reed does

Reed is a privately held American manufacturer of concrete placing equipment, headquartered in Chino, California. Founded in 1957 by Frank Reed, the company designs and builds concrete pumps, shotcrete and gunite machines, and pan mixers used by specialty concrete contractors worldwide. Its core technical differentiator is a proprietary S-Tube valve design used across 16 line-pump models, positioned against competitor ball-valve pumps.

Reed operates as a subsidiary within the Shea family of companies, an industrial group traceable to 1881. The company sells directly to contractors on a quote basis, and serves as the official distributor of Liebherr Boom Pumps in its markets — a complementary premium European product line that broadens its addressable offering. Reed's product range spans B, C, G, T, and A series pumps, plus track-mounted variants, a Stage 5 emissions-compliant Cummins diesel option, a gasoline G Series with Ford engine, and the M2200 pan mixer. The company maintains localized websites in Spanish and Portuguese, signaling an active presence in Latin American markets in addition to its broader global distribution footprint.

Name

Reed

Legal name

REED

Website

https://reedpumps.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Reed is a Chino, California-based manufacturer of concrete pumps, shotcrete and gunite equipment, and pan mixers serving specialty concrete contractors globally, and is the official distributor of Liebherr Boom Pumps.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Concrete Pumping and Shotcrete Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)

Keywords

• Concrete pumping equipment
• Shotcrete equipment
• Gunite machines
• Pan mixers
• Boom pumps

Headquarters

HQ city

Chino

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Heavy Equipment Sales: REED manufactures and sells concrete pumps, shotcrete equipment, gunite machines, pan mixers, and related equipment. Products are sold as trailer-mounted, skid-mounted, track-mounted, or truck-mounted units. The company also sells parts, accessories, and technical manuals.
2. Liebherr Boom Pump Distribution: REED is an official distributor for Liebherr boom pumps (truck-mounted, with boom sizes from 17M to 58M), reselling Liebherr equipment alongside its own product line.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

REED manufactures and sells concrete line pumps (A, B, C, G, and T Series), shotcrete equipment (wet and dry), Guncrete gunite machines, and the M2200 pan mixer for construction, refractory, tunneling, and shotcrete applications. Equipment is available in trailer-mounted, skid-mounted, track-mounted, and truck-mounted configurations. The company also distributes Liebherr boom pumps (17M to 58M) as an official dealer, reselling alongside its own product line.

Product overview

REED manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of concrete placing equipment founded in 1957. The product lineup centers on concrete pumps (A Series, B Series, C Series, G Series gasoline, T Series truck-mounted) and shotcrete/gunite equipment (SOVA, SOVE, LOVA, LOHE gunite machines; wet and dry shotcrete equipment). Supporting equipment includes the M2200 Pan Mixer, Lift Mixer Attachments, and Refractory Spraying Machines. REED also distributes Liebherr Boom Pumps (17M-58M). The company sells 16 different line pump models in trailer, skid, or track-mounted configurations. All pumps feature the proprietary S-Tube design for handling both pea-gravel and big-rock concrete mixes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• REED Concrete Pumps: Trailer mounted, skid mounted, and track mounted concrete line pumps including B Series, C Series, and G Series models
• REED Guncrete Gunite Machines
• REED Shotcrete Equipment
• REED Pan Mixers
• REED Boom Pumps (via Liebherr partnership)

Products and services

• B Series Concrete Pumps Heavy-duty concrete line pumps available in diesel (Tier 3, Tier 4, Stage 5) variants. Models include B20, B20HP, B50, B50HP, B60HP, B70, and B70HPS with outputs from 20-70 yd3/hr and concrete pressures up to 2113 psi. For construction and shotcrete contractors.
• A Series Concrete Pumps Trailer-mounted concrete pumps including A30 and A40HP models, available in electric (A30HPE) and standard configurations. For construction contractors.
• C Series Concrete Pumps Heavy-duty concrete pumps including C50HP, C50SS, C50S, C70S, C70SS, and C90S models, featuring superfast S-Tube changeover and twin shifting cylinders. For demanding construction applications.
• G Series Concrete Pumps Gasoline-powered versions of B Series pumps using the Ford 7.3L V8 Superduty engine, providing equivalent torque to a 110hp diesel. Models include B20HPG, B50G, B60G, and B70G. For contractors needing diesel-like performance without DEF or aftermarket emissions systems.
• T Series Truck Mounted Concrete Pumps Truck-mounted concrete and shotcrete pumps with optional features including pipe rack, air compressor, hinged side panels, tool box, and high pressure water system. For mobile concrete placement operations.
• Track Mounted Concrete Pumps Track-mounted versions of REED line pumps for jobsite mobility, with S-Tube pumps capable of handling both wet pea-gravel (10mm) and harsh big-rock concrete mixes (up to 38mm).
• Shotcrete Equipment (Wet & Dry) Equipment for spraying wet and dry shotcrete mixtures. Includes high-pressure models such as B20HP for refractory applications and standard shotcrete work. For shotcrete contractors.
• Guncrete Gunite Machines Dry process shotcrete (gunite) machines invented by Frank Reed in 1957. Models include SOVA, SOVE, LOVA, and LOHE (electric). For gunite contractors.
• M2200 Pan Mixer Heavy-duty pan mixer capable of mixing 2200-3000 lb batches of shotcrete/concrete materials in 3 minutes. Features hydraulic motor drive, variable speed mixing blade rotation (59 RPM max, 13762 Nm torque), and optional hydraulic power pack. For concrete and shotcrete preparation.
• Refractory Spraying Machines Specialized equipment for spraying refractory materials to line kilns, boilers, and furnaces. Available in wet and dry mix configurations, with vertical spraying capability up to 350 feet. For refractory contractors.
• Liebherr Boom Pumps REED is an official distributor for Liebherr truck-mounted boom pumps (17M to 58M), featuring the XXT Dragonfly outrigger system, Z-fold/Roll and Fold/Multi-Fold designs, and outputs of 110-218 cubic yards per hour. For contractors requiring large-reach concrete placement.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• LiebherrcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorREED is an Official Distributor for Liebherr Boom Pumps. Liebherr boom pumps are truck-mounted and available in boom sizes from 17M to 58M, featuring the XXT Dragonfly outrigger system, Z-fold/Roll and Fold/Multi-Fold designs, and outputs of 110 to 218 cubic yards per hour. The partnership adds truck-mounted boom pumps to REED's product line.

Scale indicators3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Concord Concrete Pumps: Manufacturer of trailer-mounted concrete line pumps and shotcrete equipment. Closely comparable niche player to REED with overlapping product offerings and similar target customers.
• Schwing America: Major manufacturer of concrete pumps, truck-mounted boom pumps, and concrete placing equipment. Competes head-to-head with REED in concrete line pumps and shotcrete equipment across North America.
• CIFA: Italian manufacturer of concrete pumps, truck-mounted boom pumps, and shotcrete equipment, part of the Zoomlion group. Direct competitor in concrete pumping with overlapping product categories and global reach.
• Putzmeister America: One of the global leaders in concrete pumps, shotcrete equipment, and truck-mounted boom pumps. Direct competitor to REED in trailer-mounted line pumps and shotcrete equipment, with a much larger product portfolio and global footprint.
• Alliance Concrete Pumps: Manufacturer of trailer-mounted concrete line pumps, similar in size and niche focus to REED. Closest U.S. peer for trailer pump segment with overlapping customer base of construction contractors.
• KCP Concrete Pumps: Manufacturer of concrete pumps and placing equipment. Direct competitor in the trailer pump and truck-mounted pump segments, primarily serving international markets.

Emerging players

• Blastcrete: Manufacturer of shotcrete and gunite equipment, including mixers and pumps for refractory applications. Overlaps with REED's shotcrete, gunite, and refractory product lines.
• Airplaco: Manufacturer of concrete and shotcrete placement equipment, including gunite machines and refractory sprayers. Direct overlap with REED's gunite and refractory product portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• SANY: Chinese heavy equipment conglomerate that acquired Putzmeister; produces a full range of concrete pumps, truck-mounted booms, and shotcrete equipment. Competes globally with REED, especially on price in emerging markets.
• Liebherr: Global manufacturer of truck-mounted concrete boom pumps that REED distributes in North America. A strategic partner rather than purely a competitor, but a broad incumbent whose brand recognition dwarfs REED's in the boom pump segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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