Remacon Products
ReMaCon Products is a privately held South African manufacturer of precast concrete retaining wall blocks, erosion control systems, vaults, and feed troughs, serving residential, commercial, civil engineering, agricultural, and financial-sector customers from its factory in Kempton Park, Gauteng.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersJohannesburg, South Africa
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Remacon Products does
ReMaCon Products is a privately held South African manufacturer of precast concrete products, headquartered and operating from a single factory in Chloorkop, Kempton Park (Gauteng), founded in August 2004 by Silvio Ferraris. The company was originally structured as a marketing vehicle for retaining wall blocks using outsourced manufacturers before commissioning its own labor-intensive manufacturing facility on 22 September 2005. ReMaCon serves five end-markets — residential landscaping, commercial construction, civil engineering, agriculture/farming, and financial institutions — with a portfolio anchored by the proprietary ReMBlok 30 interlocking retaining wall block (design registration F2004/1015) and the licensed Terraforce L11/L18 retaining wall systems, supplemented by Terrafix and Terracrete erosion control products, ReMRock 220 landscaping blocks, concrete vaults, precast feed troughs, and trapezoidal drainage channels.
The core technology is physical: precast concrete manufacturing with design-registered interlocking geometries that reduce material and labor inputs compared with traditional double/triple skin CRB walls (35% and 52% cost savings respectively in Gauteng). ReMaCon also distributes YFEL bulk storage dividers and ReMWall concrete walls under partnership arrangements, broadening its offering beyond its in-house manufactured range. The company holds an exclusive Terraforce license for South Africa and offers in-house engineering design services alongside product supply, recommending specialist CRB contractors for installation.
ReMaCon operates a sales-led, direct-distribution model, selling from its Chloorkop factory with delivery across South Africa. Pricing is project-specific and not publicly disclosed; revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of manufactured precast units and licensed brands. The company has no institutional funding, no disclosed M&A activity, no app or digital platform, and operates with a small headcount in the 11-50 range, consistent with a small, privately controlled industrial SME.
Remacon Products firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Remacon Products
- Legal name
- ReMaCon Products
- Website
- https://remacon.co.za
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2004
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- ReMaCon Products is a privately held South African manufacturer of precast concrete retaining wall blocks, erosion control systems, vaults, and feed troughs, serving residential, commercial, civil engineering, agricultural, and financial-sector customers from its factory in Kempton Park, Gauteng.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Remacon Products industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Precast Concrete Products
- NAICS
- Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing (327331), Concrete Pipe, Brick, and Block Manufacturing (32733), Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273)
- SIC
- Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270), Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Retaining Wall Blocks & Segmental Wall Systems (IMADABAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Retaining Walls & Slope Stabilization (Embankments, Rockfall Protection) (IMAFAEAH), Concrete Pavers, Hardscape & Retaining Wall Systems (IMADAAAE), Retaining Walls (Segmental, Boulder, Timber) (HSAIACAC)
Where Remacon Products is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Johannesburg
- HQ country
- South Africa
- HQ region
- Africa
Offices1 record
Markets served
Remacon Products business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Precast Concrete Products Manufacturing and Sales: ReMaCon Products generates revenue through manufacturing and selling precast concrete products including retaining wall blocks, concrete vaults, erosion control systems, feed troughs, and trapezoidal channels. Products are sold as one-time purchases with optional engineering design services. The company operates a factory with manufacturing equipment commissioned in September 2005.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Remacon Products product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ReMaCon Products manufactures and sells precast concrete retaining wall blocks (including its proprietary design-registered ReMBlok 30 system), erosion control blocks (Terrafix, Terracrete), concrete bank vaults, concrete feed troughs for livestock, and trapezoidal channels for storm water management. The company also markets licensed Terraforce L11 and L18 retaining wall blocks under an exclusive South African license.
Product overview
ReMaCon Products is a manufacturer of quality precast concrete products based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. The product portfolio centers on the proprietary ReMBlok 30 interlocking concrete retaining wall system (including ReMBlok 30 Vertical variant) and licensed Terraforce products (L11 and L18 retaining wall blocks). Additional products include ReMRock 220 landscaping blocks, Terrafix and Terracrete erosion control systems, concrete vaults for security applications, concrete feed troughs for agriculture, and trapezoidal channels for water flow control. The company also distributes YFEL bulk storage dividers and ReMWall concrete walls through partnerships.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- ReMBlok 30 Proprietary design-registered interlocking concrete retaining wall block with extension piece for open checkerboard wall configurations. Features reinforced concrete tie-back that locks positively into a primary facing block, using compacted soil infill as part of the retaining wall mass. Provides 35% cost saving for double skin (700mm) walls and 52% for triple skin (1050mm) walls in Gauteng. Can also serve as facing for geofabric reinforced plantable walls.
- ReMBlok 30 Vertical Vertical retaining wall block variant of ReMBlok 30 designed for steeper wall angles from 75° to 87°. Features a flush front nib crafted to allow blocks to advance forward and accommodate steeper wall configurations.
- Terraforce L11 Licensed Terraforce retaining wall block with optional vertical interlock allowing wall inclination from 90° to 35°. Supports convex and concave corners and curves of unrestricted radius. Can be vertically steel-reinforced and filled with concrete for civil engineering applications including bridge abutments, culvert wing walls, and stadium seating.
- Terraforce L18 Licensed Terraforce split-face retaining wall block with 18 blocks per m2. Plant supportive round face design reduces evaporation and improves drainage. Used for terraced gardens, erosion control, and environmental landscaping. Available in round face (plant supportive) or flush face options.
- ReMRock 220 Concrete retaining wall block with standard rock face texture in natural sand colour. Suitable for garden and non-structural landscaping applications with maximum height up to 2.52m in closed face configuration.
- Concrete Vaults Precast concrete bank vaults providing robust security against forced entry and fire. Engineered to meet high security standards with quick prefabricated installation for branches and secure storage facilities of financial institutions.
- Concrete Feed Troughs Precast concrete feed troughs for agricultural operations, designed for cattle, horses, pigs, and sheep. Built to withstand demanding farm environments with corrosion resistance and durability.
- Terrafix Interlocking concrete erosion control blocks available in 100, 120, and 150mm thicknesses. Designed for flexible lining protection against wind and water erosion in water courses, lakes, road works, and mine tailing slopes.
- Terracrete Eco-surface grass block paving used for riverbank lining, grassed roads, parking areas, and steep embankment stabilization. Versatile hard lawn paving block with environmental integration.
- Trapezoidal Channels Precast concrete trapezoidal channels for water volume flow control. Type 1A channel with 33 litres per meter capacity, dimensions 750mm x 180mm high, 60kg per unit mass.
- YFEL Bulk Storage Dividers Free-standing flexible option for dry bulk material separation, bunkering, and sand storage solutions, marketed through ReMaCon Products.
- ReMWall Concrete Walls Concrete walls offering strength and durability for various construction applications, providing a solid foundation for projects.
Quantifiable outcome
- 35% product cost saving for double skin (700mm deep) wall in Gauteng
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Remacon Products
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Remacon Products technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Remacon Products partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- TerraforcecoreTerraforce signed a licensing agreement with ReMaCon Products in 2004, granting exclusive rights to manufacture and market Terraforce branded CRB products including L11 (smooth face) and L18 (split face) retaining wall blocks, as well as Terrafix 120 erosion control blocks and Terracrete grass block systems. ReMaCon is licensed to market these products in South Africa.
- YFELminorYFEL (Yfel) is marketed through ReMaCon Products as a bulk storage separation solution. YFEL provides free-standing flexible options for dry bulk material separation, bunkering and sand storage solutions.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Remacon Products competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Lafarge South Africa (Holcim): Major cement and aggregate supplier in South Africa (part of Holcim group) with downstream concrete and precast product lines. Comparable as a large incumbent in cement-based building products with overlap in concrete walling and infrastructure materials.
- Corobrik: South Africa's largest clay brick and masonry manufacturer, also offering concrete masonry products for walling and landscaping. Comparable as a broad masonry incumbent competing with ReMaCon in residential and commercial wall systems.
- Murray & Roberts Construction: Major South African civil and building contractor with precast concrete capability for retaining structures, bridges, and infrastructure. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the South African construction value chain that ReMaCon supplies into and competes against for retaining-wall work.
- PPC Limited: South Africa's largest cement producer, supplying binders used in ReMaCon's concrete products and competing downstream via affiliated readymix and precast operations. Comparable as a broad building-materials incumbent operating across cement, readymix, and precast concrete.
- Aveng (Grinaker Precast / INFRASET): Large South African construction group whose precast concrete division (formerly Grinaker Precast, where ReMaCon's founder worked) manufactures retaining blocks, stadium seating, and other precast elements. Comparable as a scaled precast concrete competitor serving civil and infrastructure customers across South Africa.
Direct peers
- Terraforce: Designer and licensor of the L11, L18, Terrafix, and Terracrete retaining-wall and erosion-control block systems that ReMaCon manufactures and sells in South Africa. Directly comparable as both firms sell the same interlocking concrete block product families to civil and landscaping customers, with ReMaCon operating as the South African licensee.
- Smartstone (Midrand): South African manufacturer of concrete masonry, pavers, and retaining wall products where ReMaCon's founder Silvio Ferraris served as General Manager. Directly comparable in product range (precast concrete landscaping and walling systems) and target residential/landscaping customer base.
- Conrite Walls: South African manufacturer of precast concrete wall systems, including retaining and boundary wall solutions. Comparable as a domestic competitor selling precast concrete walling products into the same residential, commercial, and civil segments as ReMaCon.
- Echo Floors / Echo Prestress: South African precast concrete producer of prestressed and structural concrete products, where ReMaCon's founder worked as Sales and Marketing Manager. Comparable as a regional precast concrete manufacturer with overlapping civil and structural product categories.
Regional players
- Bosun Bricks / Bosun Concrete: South African manufacturer of concrete masonry units, pavers, and precast concrete products, including retaining wall and erosion control solutions. Comparable as a regional precast concrete producer serving overlapping residential and civil use cases.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Remacon Products leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Remacon Products funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Remacon Products M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Remacon Products
What does Remacon Products do?
ReMaCon Products manufactures and sells precast concrete retaining wall blocks (including its proprietary design-registered ReMBlok 30 system), erosion control blocks (Terrafix, Terracrete), concrete bank vaults, concrete feed troughs for livestock, and trapezoidal channels for storm water management. The company also markets licensed Terraforce L11 and L18 retaining wall blocks under an exclusive South African license.
Is Remacon Products a public or private company?
Remacon Products is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Remacon Products founded?
Remacon Products was founded in 2004. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Remacon Products based?
Remacon Products is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, in the Africa region.
How does Remacon Products make money?
One revenue line is on record: precast Concrete Products Manufacturing and Sales.
Who are Remacon Products's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Lafarge South Africa (Holcim), Corobrik, Murray & Roberts Construction, PPC Limited and Aveng (Grinaker Precast / INFRASET). Direct peers are Terraforce, Smartstone (Midrand), Conrite Walls and Echo Floors / Echo Prestress. Bosun Bricks / Bosun Concrete is listed as a regional player.
Does Remacon Products have an API?
No public API is recorded for Remacon Products.
What industry is Remacon Products in?
Remacon Products's product category is Precast Concrete Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADABAJ, Retaining Wall Blocks & Segmental Wall Systems, with a secondary code of IMAFAEAH, Retaining Walls & Slope Stabilization (Embankments, Rockfall Protection). Its NAICS code is 327331 and its SIC code is 3270.