Petersen Manufacturing

What Petersen Manufacturing does

Petersen Manufacturing Co. Inc., founded in 1913 and headquartered in Denison, Iowa, is a privately held manufacturer of precast concrete and metal site furnishings sold under the Petersen MFG brand. Its concrete line — steel-reinforced and built to "meet or exceed industry standards" — includes benches, bollards, planters, tables, waste receptacles, drinking fountains, snuffers, tree grates, recycling centers, and security barriers/walls; its metal line — handcrafted and powder-coated steel — spans benches, tables, planters, bike racks, bike bollards, ash urns, tree guards, and waste receptacles. All products can be custom-built to buyer specifications (size, style, color, shape, finish), supported by in-house form manufacturing that produces forms for concrete bollards in-house and accepts client-specific designs. The company markets "Made in the USA" alongside a 110-year quality heritage and serves a customer base spanning federal/municipal government, hospitality and gaming, theme parks and entertainment, quick-service restaurants, transportation hubs, retail centers, schools, and residential buyers.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales plus optional installation services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market mixes catalog-based marketing (downloadable concrete, metal, and security PDF catalogs; online product catalog), direct phone/email sales (toll-free 1-800-832-7383, [email protected]), authorized representatives covering every U.S. state plus Canada, Puerto Rico, Hong Kong, and Mexico, and the GSA Advantage government procurement channel under Security Contract #GS-07F-0353Y and Site Furnishings Contract 47QSWA12D0001. Named enterprise accounts include Madison Square Garden, Disneyland, Disney World, Baltimore Convention Center, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Army, U.S. Federal Marshals, NYPD, NYC Port Authority, Embassy Suites, Caesars (Atlantic City), MGM Grand, Circus Circus, McDonald's, and Burger King.

The company operates a single manufacturing facility at 2471 Hwy. 30, Denison, IA 51442, with no disclosed subsidiaries, no external funding history, no M&A activity, no leadership changes, and no AI/ML or digital-product surface. Strategic capability relies on heritage, GSA procurement access, custom manufacturing flexibility, and a multi-jurisdiction rep network rather than technology-driven differentiation.

Name

Petersen Manufacturing

Legal name

Petersen Manufacturing Co. Inc.

Website

https://petersenmfg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1913

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Petersen Manufacturing Co. Inc., founded 1913 in Denison, Iowa, is a private manufacturer of custom steel-reinforced precast concrete and powder-coated metal site furnishings — including bollards, benches, planters, tables, security barriers, and recycling centers — sold to government, hospitality, QSR, entertainment, transportation, and commercial customers across the U.S., Canada, and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Site Furnishings Manufacturing

NAICS

Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273), Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390), Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing (337)

SIC

Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272), Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590)

akta.pro primary industry

Post, Footing & Foundation Work for Outdoor Structures (HSAIAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Joinery, Millwork & Casework Installation (Cabinetry, Built-Ins) (IMAFANAJ)

Keywords

• Precast concrete furnishings
• Site furnishings manufacturing
• Security bollards
• Concrete site amenities
• Metal outdoor furniture

Headquarters

HQ city

Denison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: One-time sales of precast concrete and metal site furnishings including bollards, planters, tables, benches, waste receptacles, drinking fountains, snuffers, recycling centers, and security barriers. Products available in various sizes, shapes, colors, and textures.
2. Installation Services: Installation services available by Petersen Manufacturing for their products.
3. Government Contracts: Products sold through GSA Advantage government procurement contracts including Security Contract #GS-07F-0353Y and Site Furnishings Contract 47QSWA12D0001.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Petersen Manufacturing designs, manufactures, and sells steel-reinforced precast concrete and handcrafted powder-coated metal site furnishings (bollards, benches, planters, tables, waste receptacles, drinking fountains, bike racks, snuffers, recycling centers, security barriers and walls). The company serves government agencies, commercial venues, hospitality and entertainment facilities, transportation hubs, and residential customers, offering full customization in size, style, color, shape, and finish, plus installation services and GSA Advantage government procurement access.

Product overview

Petersen Manufacturing Co. Inc. is a manufacturer of precast concrete and metal site furnishings, founded in 1913 and headquartered in Denison, Iowa. The company's product portfolio consists of two main categories: precast concrete products (steel-reinforced) and handcrafted metal site furnishings (powder-coated steel). Concrete products include benches, bollards, planters, tables, waste receptacles, drinking fountains, bike racks, mailboxes, snuffers, tree grates, recycling centers, and security barriers/walls. Metal products include benches, tables, planters, bike racks, bike bollards, cigarette ash urns, tree guards, and waste receptacles. The company also offers sports-themed decorative bollards (baseball, basketball, football, soccer, golf) and custom-built products. All products are available in a variety of colors, textures, and aggregate finishes. Petersen Manufacturing serves government agencies, commercial facilities, stadiums, airports, restaurants, and residential customers. Installation services are available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Concrete Benches Steel-reinforced precast concrete benches available in various styles, colors, and aggregate textures for commercial and residential outdoor seating.
• Concrete Bollards Steel-reinforced precast concrete bollards for security, traffic control, and aesthetic enhancement. Available in various sizes, shapes, and anchoring options with color/texture choices.
• Security Bollards High-security precast concrete bollards for government buildings, airports, stadiums, and high-risk facilities. Steel-reinforced construction meets industry strength standards.
• Concrete Walls (Security Walls) Precast concrete security barrier walls providing perimeter protection for government facilities, stadiums, and commercial properties.
• Security Barriers Precast concrete security barriers providing cost-effective safeguards protecting the public from accidents and acts of terror. Includes bollards and walls.
• Concrete Round Planters Circular precast concrete planters for landscaping and site beautification.
• Concrete Square Planters Square precast concrete planters available in various sizes and finishes.
• Concrete Tables Precast concrete picnic tables and site tables for outdoor dining and gathering areas.
• Concrete Waste Receptacles Precast concrete waste receptacles and trash containers in various sizes and styles.
• Concrete Drinking Fountains Outdoor precast concrete drinking fountains with steel reinforcement for durability.
• Concrete Snuffers Concrete cigarette ash urns and snuffers for outdoor smoking areas.
• Concrete Bike Racks Precast concrete bike racks providing secure bicycle parking with aesthetic appeal.
• Concrete Mailboxes Decorative concrete mailboxes for residential and commercial settings.
• Concrete Tree Grates Concrete tree grates for protecting trees while providing a clean walking surface.
• Concrete Recycling Center Precast concrete recycling containers for multi-stream recycling in commercial and public spaces.
• Sports Bollards Decorative concrete bollards shaped like sports items (baseball, basketball, football, soccer ball, golf ball) for sports venues and fan areas.
• Metal Site Furnishings Handcrafted metal site furnishings including benches, tables, planters, bike racks, and waste receptacles. Products are powder-coated steel with various color options.
• Metal Benches Powder-coated steel benches handcrafted for outdoor commercial and residential seating.
• Metal Tables Powder-coated steel tables for outdoor commercial seating areas.
• Metal Planters Metal outdoor planters with powder-coated finishes in various colors.
• Metal Bike Racks Steel bike racks for secure bicycle parking at commercial facilities.
• Metal Bike Bollards Metal bollards designed for bicycle parking and security applications.
• Metal Waste Receptacles Powder-coated metal trash and waste receptacles for outdoor commercial use.
• Metal Tree Guards Metal tree guards to protect trees while providing an aesthetic streetscape element.
• Metal Cigarette Ash Urns Powder-coated metal cigarette ash urns for designated smoking areas.
• Metal Recycling Center Metal recycling centers and containers with front-opening doors and customized lettering.
• Custom Site Furnishings Custom-built concrete and metal site furnishings manufactured to customer specifications for size, style, color, shape, and look.
• Installation Services Installation services for Petersen Manufacturing precast concrete and metal site furnishings, available directly from the manufacturer.

Named customers18 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• General Services Administration (GSA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGSA-approved supplier with Security Contract #GS-07F-0353Y and Site Furnishings Contract 47QSWA12D0001 enabling government agencies to procure Petersen products through GSA Advantage platform.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Landscape Forms: Premium manufacturer of site furnishings, lighting, and outdoor structures for commercial, municipal, and transit environments. Directly comparable product mix (benches, tables, planters, receptacles) with a design-forward positioning that competes for the same specification-driven customers as Petersen.
• Iron Age Designs: Manufacturer of cast iron and metal site furnishings including bollards, tree grates, and grates for urban and streetscape projects. Comparable on metal furnishings and security/perimeter products.
• Sitecraft: Manufacturer of commercial site furnishings including benches, trash receptacles, and bollards. Comparable product mix and customer base, particularly in parks, streetscapes, and transit settings.
• Tournesol Siteworks: Manufacturer of commercial site furnishings including planters, benches, and landscape structures serving developers, architects, and municipalities. Directly comparable in commercial-grade outdoor furnishings and specification-driven sales motion.
• Wausau Tile: U.S. manufacturer of precast concrete site furnishings including benches, tables, planters, bollards, and waste receptacles. Closest direct competitor to Petersen's concrete furnishings line, with overlapping product categories and similar specification-driven B2B/government GTM.
• Victor Stanley: Manufacturer of steel and concrete site furnishings (benches, tables, litter receptacles, bollards, bike racks) for municipalities, parks, transit, and universities. Highly comparable in product breadth, materials, and customer base to Petersen's core line.
• Maglin Furniture: Manufacturer of commercial outdoor site furnishings — benches, tables, planters, receptacles, and bollards — for municipalities, universities, and commercial developers. Direct peer in product categories and B2B specification sales.
• Forms+Surfaces: Manufacturer of architectural site furnishings, lighting, and surface products for transit, commercial, and institutional environments. Overlaps with Petersen on benches, planters, receptacles, and security/perimeter products, often specified on the same projects.

Broad incumbents

• Oldcastle Infrastructure: Large diversified manufacturer of concrete infrastructure products (precast, masonry, drainage). Larger incumbent that competes with Petersen on selected concrete site furnishing/security barrier bids, especially government and infrastructure projects.

Emerging players

• Quick Crete Products: Manufacturer of precast concrete products including site amenities. Comparable manufacturing process and product family, though smaller and less diversified than Petersen; useful as a regional-style peer on the concrete furnishings niche.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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