Taracon Precast

What Taracon Precast does

Taracon Precast is a family-led, PCI AA certified precast concrete manufacturer headquartered in Hawley, Minnesota, producing structural and architectural precast components in a controlled, year-round factory environment. The company fabricates hollowcore slabs, double tees, columns, beams, wall panels (solid, sandwich, and composite), architectural precast with custom finishes, and precast stairs, supplying general contractors, architects, engineers, and project owners across eight Midwest and Mountain West states: Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Montana, and Colorado.

Its core technology centers on off-site factory fabrication of prestressed and architectural precast elements, supported by state-of-the-art batch plant equipment (including a second batch plant added in September 2022) and PCI AA quality management systems. Product capability spans 6-16 inch hollowcore depths, double tees with spans up to 120 feet, and extensive architectural finish options (polished, brushed, exposed aggregate, acid etched, sand-blasted, thin brick, and form liners). Recent technical milestones include a record production week of 10,257 sq ft of wall panels and the first successful outdoor winter double tee pour in January 2023.

The business operates a B2B project-sales model with quote-based, project-specific pricing and no disclosed list rates. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales tied to individual construction projects, with go-to-market executed via enterprise field sales engaging architects and general contractors early in the design phase, complemented by industry event participation (A'23 MN, PCI Precast Days), facility tours, and partnerships with PCI Certified Erectors such as Wysan Precast Services. Primary customer segments are education facilities, publicly funded buildings (fire stations, EMS, city halls), multi-family and mixed-use residential, and commercial/industrial projects, with anchor clients including Rock Ridge School District, Moorhead Area Public Schools, NDSU, Newport City Hall, and Vue at Bluestone, LLC.

Name

Taracon Precast

Legal name

Taracon Precast

Website

https://taraconprecast.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Taracon Precast is a PCI AA certified, family-led precast concrete manufacturer in Hawley, Minnesota, producing structural and architectural precast components including hollowcore, double tees, wall panels, and beams for education, government, and multi-family residential projects across eight Midwest and Mountain West states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precast Concrete Manufacturing

NAICS

Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390)

SIC

Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272)

akta.pro primary industry

Precast Concrete Products (IMADAAAB)

Keywords

• Precast concrete manufacturing
• Architectural precast panels
• Structural precast components
• Hollowcore slabs
• Precast wall systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Hawley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Precast Concrete Product Sales: Taracon Precast generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of precast concrete components including structural frames, floor/roof systems, architectural precast, hollowcore slabs, double tees, columns, beams, wall panels, and stairs. Products are sold as one-time purchases to contractors, developers, and building owners for specific construction projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Taracon Precast manufactures architectural and structural precast concrete products — including wall panels, hollowcore slabs, double tees, columns, beams, and precast stairs — at its Hawley, Minnesota facility, supplying them to commercial and infrastructure construction customers across the Upper Midwest.

Product overview

Taracon Precast is a PCI AA Certified precast concrete manufacturer offering a full suite of structurally sound and aesthetically appealing precast products. Their core product portfolio includes Architectural Precast (with multiple finish options), Precast Wall Panels (insulated, solid, and sandwich), Hollowcore Slabs (prestressed flooring components), Double Tees (load-bearing structural components), Columns and Beams (structural framing elements), and Precast Stairs. All products are manufactured in state-of-the-art facilities in a controlled environment, enabling year-round production regardless of weather conditions. The company operates from Hawley, Minnesota and serves projects across Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Montana, and Colorado.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Precast Panels Custom architectural precast concrete wall panels with specified finishes, supplied to commercial and infrastructure construction projects.
• Hollowcore Slabs Prestressed hollowcore concrete slabs used as floor and roof decking in building construction.
• Double Tees Precast prestressed double-tee members used for long-span floor and roof systems in parking structures, commercial buildings, and similar applications.
• Precast Columns and Beams Structural precast concrete columns and beams supplied as load-bearing framing components for buildings and structures.
• Precast Stairs Precast concrete stair units supplied to commercial and institutional construction projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Construction time reduced by up to 80% using precast double tee components compared to traditional methods
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and minor.

• RoerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022North Dakota-based development company specializing in Development, Construction and Property Management. Partnered with Taracon Precast on the Burning Hills Amphitheatre Elevator Access Project (NDRM&CPA Gold Star Award winner). General contractor overseeing precast installation coordination.
• Wysan Precast ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2022PCI Certified Erector providing precast concrete installation services using state-of-the-art equipment. Long-standing erection partner on multiple Taracon Precast projects including Burning Hills Amphitheatre and Vue at BlueStone developments.
• Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI)coreOthersIndustry certification body providing PCI AA certification for manufacturing plant and PCI Certified Erector certification. PCI sets stringent guidelines for quality standards, conducts regular inspections, and publishes industry resources including PCI Midwest Focus Newsletter featuring Taracon projects.
• Kraus-AndersonkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction company that toured Taracon facilities and serves as contractor on NDSU Football Performance Complex project. Relationship focused on collaborative project delivery for educational and commercial construction.
• Midwest Structure EngineeringkeyTechnology or IntegrationPrecast Specialty Engineer providing structural engineering services for precast design on projects including Vue at BlueStone and Rock Ridge High School. Ensures precast components meet structural specifications.
• Minn-Dak Manufacturers AssociationminorOthersCommunity of forward-thinking manufacturers from Minnesota and North Dakota dedicated to fostering collaboration and staying at the forefront of industry advancements. Taracon hosts facility tours for association members.
• Construction Specification Institute (CSI) - Red River Valley ChapterminorOthersProfessional organization for construction specification professionals. Chapter members tour Taracon facilities to learn about precast concrete solutions and manufacturing processes.
• Heyer EngineeringkeyTechnology or IntegrationStructural engineering firm providing engineering services on Taracon projects including NDSU Football Performance Complex and Burning Hills Amphitheatre Elevator Access Project.
• Doran ArchitecturekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm on Vue at BlueStone project in Duluth, MN. Collaborative relationship integrating precast solutions into architectural designs.
• Foss ArchitectskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm providing design services for NDSU Football Performance Complex, collaborating with Taracon on insulated architectural precast exterior panels.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Molin Concrete Products: Molin Concrete Products is a Minnesota-based precast manufacturer producing architectural and structural precast including wall panels, hollowcore, beams, columns, and stairs for commercial, education, and residential markets. Overlapping Twin Cities and Upper Midwest service territory with Taracon, with similar PCI certification and architectural finish offerings.
• Spancrete: Spancrete is a Wisconsin-based precast manufacturer offering hollowcore, wall panels, beams, columns, and architectural precast across the Midwest. Direct competitor for projects in Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota, with comparable product breadth and PCI-certified manufacturing standards.
• Gage Brothers Concrete Products: Gage Brothers is a Sioux Falls, SD-based architectural and structural precast manufacturer serving the Upper Midwest and Mountain West with PCI-certified production. Competes with Taracon for South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska institutional, education, and commercial projects, and is one of the few regional peers with comparable architectural finish capabilities.
• Wells Concrete: Wells Concrete is one of the largest PCI-certified precast manufacturers in the Upper Midwest, offering architectural and structural precast including wall panels, hollowcore, and double tees across similar end markets (education, government, commercial, multifamily). Direct competitor on bids for marquee projects in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and the Dakotas, with overlapping PCI AA-equivalent certifications.
• Stresscon Corporation: Stresscon is a Colorado-based architectural and structural precast manufacturer serving the Mountain West with PCI-certified production capabilities. Competes with Taracon specifically for Colorado, Nebraska, and Wyoming projects where Taracon's distant Minnesota plant creates a logistics disadvantage.
• Fabcon Precast: Fabcon Precast is a Minnesota-headquartered precast manufacturer specializing in structural wall panels, hollowcore plank, and total precast building solutions for commercial, industrial, and multifamily projects. Closest geographic and product-line competitor to Taracon in the Upper Midwest, frequently bidding against Taracon for institutional and multifamily work in MN, IA, WI, and the Dakotas.

Broad incumbents

• Coreslab Structures: Coreslab Structures is a large, multi-plant North American precast producer operating 17+ facilities across the US and Canada, offering architectural and structural precast for commercial, institutional, and infrastructure projects. Larger and more geographically diversified than Taracon, but competes for the same institutional and commercial bids across the Midwest and Mountain West.
• Tindall Corporation: Tindall Corporation is a multi-region US precast manufacturer producing architectural precast, structural precast, and prestressed products for education, government, commercial, and infrastructure markets. Operates multiple plants across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic with growing Midwest reach, representing a larger-scale incumbent competitor on institutional bids.
• High Concrete Group: High Concrete Group is a Pennsylvania-based, PCI-certified architectural and structural precast producer serving the eastern and central US. Larger-scale competitor offering similar architectural precast, insulated wall panels, and total precast solutions for education, parking, and commercial markets — occasionally competing on larger institutional projects where Taracon bids.

Regional players

• EnCon (Colorado Prestressors / EnCon United): EnCon United is a Denver-based precast/prestressed concrete manufacturer with strong Colorado and Mountain West presence, offering architectural precast, structural components, and bridge girders. A key competitor specifically in the Colorado and Montana portions of Taracon's service territory where shipping distance from Hawley, MN is greatest.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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