JVI, Inc

What JVI, Inc does

JVI, Inc is a privately-held specialty manufacturer founded in November 1980 by James R. Voss and headquartered in Lincolnwood, Illinois. The company designs, fabricates, and sells hardware connection products for the precast and prestressed concrete construction industry, with four core product families: Shear and Alignment Connections (including the proprietary Vector Connector and Mini-V Connector), Invisible Connections (RVK/TSS hidden gravity systems), PSA Slotted Insert Systems for adjustable panel connections, and Bearing Pads and Shims. Products are used in parking structures, commercial buildings, airports, bridges, stadiums, and residential construction, with documented deployments in marquee projects such as the Orlando Airport Traffic Control Tower (345 feet) and Denver Union Station.

The company's business model is direct hardware sales to North American precast concrete manufacturers, structural engineers, architects, and erection contractors. Go-to-market relies on three regional sales managers covering the Midwest/West, Southeast/Southwest, and Northeast/Canada, supplemented by an inside sales team and an online shop. Marketing emphasizes industry event presence (PCI conventions since 1991), BIM-compatible design integration (AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla, StructureWorks), and relationship-driven sales rather than price competition. The firm maintains proprietary finishing technology (Platinum J-Finish) and offers downloadable test reports and engineering resources.

JVI operates as a tightly-held family-influenced business with approximately 15 team members, several of whom have tenures exceeding 20 years. The company's founder/CEO also established the PCI Foundation in 2001, embedding JVI into the industry's institutional governance. There is no disclosed outside funding, no parent company, and no acquisitions or exits on record. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated through direct sales contact, consistent with a custom-specification industrial hardware model.

Name

JVI, Inc

Legal name

JVI, Inc.

Website

https://jvi-inc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JVI, Inc manufactures proprietary precast and prestressed concrete connection products, including shear connectors, alignment systems, invisible connections, and bearing pads. The privately-held, family-influenced firm sells direct to North American precast manufacturers, structural engineers, and contractors from Lincolnwood, Illinois.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lincolnwood

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, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Precast Connection Products: JVI manufactures and sells proprietary connection products for the precast/prestressed concrete industry. Products include shear connectors, alignment connections, invisible connections, bearing pads, and slotted insert systems. Revenue is generated through direct product sales to precast manufacturers, engineers, and construction professionals.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

JVI, Inc. develops, designs, fabricates, and sells proprietary connection hardware for the precast and prestressed concrete industry. Its product line covers shear and alignment connections, invisible (hidden) gravity connections, adjustable PSA slotted insert systems, and bearing pads and shims, sold directly to precast manufacturers, structural engineers, architects, and erectors across North America. The company also supplies BIM-compatible 2D and 3D drawings and models in AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla, and StructureWorks formats to support design integration.

Product overview

JVI, Inc. is a manufacturer of precast/prestressed concrete connection products serving the construction industry since 1981. The company offers four core product lines: Shear & Alignment Connections (Vector Connector, Mini-V Connector, Spider Plate), Invisible Connections (RVK/TSS), PSA Slotted Insert Systems (Original PSA, Notched Strap PSA, M-Series), and Bearing Pads & Shims (Shimmers). These products work together as an integrated system for connecting, aligning, and supporting precast concrete elements in parking structures, commercial buildings, airports, bridges, and residential applications. The company also provides BIM-compatible drawings and models in AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla, and StructureWorks formats to support design and engineering workflows.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shear & Alignment Connections Innovative weld plates and flanges for connecting precast concrete wall panels, double-tees, and other structural components, providing both shear transfer and alignment functionality during construction. Used by precast manufacturers and erectors on parking garages, commercial buildings, and similar structures.
• Invisible Connections Hidden gravity connections designed for beams, staircases, double-tees, and other precast elements, providing structural support while maintaining aesthetic appearance without visible hardware. Targeted at architects and engineers requiring clean visual finishes on structural precast applications.
• PSA Slotted Insert Systems Adjustable components for connecting precast panels to structural frameworks, including original PSA, notched strap PSA, and M-Series slotted inserts that allow for field adjustments during erection. Designed for precast manufacturers and erectors needing tolerance accommodation on site.
• Bearing Pads & Shims Optimal support products for steel or concrete structural components, including bearing pads and shims (Shimmers) that provide load distribution and accommodate minor alignment variations. Used by precast manufacturers and erectors to support beams, columns, and panels.
• Vector Connector A flange connector for double-tee and precast connections, recognized as a leading shear and alignment connection in the precast industry, used in parking structures and commercial buildings. Targeted at precast manufacturers and erectors seeking fast, reliable flange connections.
• Mini-V Connector A compact version of the Vector connector, designed for applications with space constraints while providing similar shear and alignment connection capabilities. Available in Type 201L and Type 304L stainless steel variants for corrosive environments.
• RVK/TSS Connector Invisible connection system for stairs and slabs, used in demanding applications such as the Orlando Airport Traffic Control Tower where stringent tolerances are required. Sold to precast manufacturers and engineers needing hidden gravity connections.
• Shooter Connector Double-tee gravity connection used in parking structures to reduce production time by eliminating costly formwork required for corbels, ledges, and daps. Sold to precast manufacturers serving parking structure and similar applications.
• BSS/BSF Connector Beam-to-column connection system used in residential and commercial applications such as The Butz Residence, where beams and columns serve as both structural frame and architectural element. Sold to precast manufacturers serving residential and architectural precast projects.
• JVI Drawings & Models Package Comprehensive package of 2D and 3D drawings and models in multiple BIM-compatible formats (PDF, AutoCAD DWG, STEP, SAT, Tekla, Revit, StructureWorks) for all JVI connection products. Provided to structural engineers, detailers, and architects to integrate connection details into building designs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products used in the third tallest air traffic control tower in the US (Orlando Airport, 345 feet)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PCI FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Founded by JVI's CEO Jim Voss in 2001, the PCI Foundation provides curriculum development grants to schools of architecture, engineering, and construction management. JVI contributes professionally and financially to support growth and mission of fostering precast-focused college experiences across the US.
• Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJVI is an active member and participant in PCI, attending annual conventions since at least 1991. PCI develops and maintains the Body of Knowledge for design, fabrication, and erection of precast concrete structures and systems.
• National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJVI maintains affiliation with NPCA, which represents manufacturers of plant-produced precast concrete products and suppliers. NPCA provides industry news and resources shared on JVI's website.
• Architectural Precast Association (APA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPA is committed to establishing and upholding the highest level of quality assurance for architectural precast concrete products. JVI maintains affiliation as a supplier to APA members.
• AltusGroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAltusGroup is an international collaboration of precast concrete companies dedicated to speeding and perfecting the development of precast technologies. JVI maintains affiliation as a connection product supplier.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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