Blackthorn

What Blackthorn does

Blackthorn, LLC. is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of specialized equipment and consumables for the precast concrete industry, headquartered in a single facility in Clayton, Ohio. Founded in 1974 as Dura-Tech by Ron Yoakum (son of a National Precast Concrete Association founding member), the company was renamed Blackthorn in 1994 when it relocated to Clayton and expanded its sales focus across North America. The company operates under Greg Benedict, who acquired it in 2009, with his son Nate Benedict serving as Sales & Marketing Manager since 2015. The firm has 11-50 employees and carries no venture capital or private equity backing.

Blackthorn's product portfolio is built around the precast concrete manufacturing workflow, with three core categories — Hole-Formers (fiberglass, steel, urethane, and foam variants), Precast Molds (steel and fiberglass), and an extensive Magnetic Solutions line covering dozens of specialized SKUs — supported by specialty fiberglass parts, custom lettering, rebar spacers, pallet supports, core bits with re-segmentation services, steel tapered pins, patented gaskets and seals (SEPTI-SEAL and DURA-SEAL III, both meeting ASTM C-923/C-443), tools and material handling equipment, and concrete patching products. Manufacturing is performed in-house using CNC milling machines, rollers, benders, and lathes, enabling custom fabrication, mold repair, fiberglass repair, and core bit re-segmentation as recurring service revenue.

Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales of custom-manufactured hardware to North American precast concrete producers, municipal water and sewer systems, and the broader construction industry. Pricing is quote-based with no standardized list, no e-commerce channel, and no subscription or recurring software revenue component. The two-person sales team (owner and sales manager) handles all customer relationships via phone (toll-free 800-836-6113) and email, reflecting a traditional, relationship-driven industrial distribution model that has remained unchanged for decades.

Name

Blackthorn

Legal name

Blackthorn, LLC.

Website

https://blackthorn-inc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Blackthorn, LLC. is a family-owned manufacturer of custom precast concrete manufacturing equipment and consumables — including hole-formers, molds, magnetic solutions, patented gaskets, and core bits — sold direct to North American precast producers, municipalities, and construction firms from a single Ohio facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precast Concrete Manufacturing Supplies

NAICS

Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390), Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273)

SIC

Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270), Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Precast Concrete Products (IMADAAAB)

Keywords

• Precast concrete products
• Concrete hole formers
• Precast molds
• Concrete gaskets seals
• Rebar spacers

Headquarters

HQ city

Clayton

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Precast Concrete Products & Equipment Sales: One-time hardware and equipment sales of precast concrete manufacturing products including hole-formers, molds, magnets, gaskets, rebar spacers, tools, and custom fabricated parts. Revenue generated from product sales with no recurring subscription component. Customers contact for quotes on custom and standard products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Blackthorn, LLC. manufactures and sells products and provides machine shop services for the precast concrete and construction industries. Core offerings include fiberglass and steel hole-formers, precast molds, magnetic solutions, patented gaskets and seals (SEPTI-SEAL, DURA-SEAL III), rebar spacers, adjustable pallet supports, core bits, steel tapered pins, tools and material handling equipment, and concrete patch products. The company also offers custom metal fabrication, mold repair, and fiberglass repair services from its Clayton, Ohio facility.

Product overview

Blackthorn, LLC. is a manufacturer and distributor of goods and services for the precast concrete and construction industry. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products organized around core product categories: Hole-Formers (available in Fiberglass, Steel, Urethane, and Foam materials for creating holes in precast concrete), Precast Molds (Steel and Fiberglass custom molds), and Magnetic Solutions (a broad line of magnetic products including step pin assemblies, mounting magnets, recess members, form support magnets, conduit locators, and various specialized magnets). Supporting these core offerings are Specialty Fiberglass Parts, Custom Lettering plates, Rebar Spacers & Accessories, Adjustable Pallet Supports, Core Bits with re-segmentation services, Steel Tapered Pins, Gaskets & Seals (SEPTI-SEAL and DURA-SEAL products meeting ASTM standards), Tools & Material Handling equipment, and Concrete Patch & MultiGrout products. The company also provides machine shop services including metal fabrication, mold repair, fiberglass repair, and concrete vibrator repair. Founded in 1974, Blackthorn serves the North American precast concrete industry with custom-manufactured products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hole-Formers Devices used to create holes in precast concrete structures, available in Fiberglass, Steel, Urethane, and Foam variants for flat wall, cylindrical/round wall, rectangular, elliptical, stepped, and slant/skew configurations. Sold to precast concrete manufacturers.
• Precast Molds Custom-manufactured molds for precast concrete products in Steel and Fiberglass variants, including Round and Rectangular Adjusting/Riser Ring Molds, Valve Ring/Sewer Collar Molds, Concrete Lid/Pad Molds, and Splash Block Molds. For precast concrete producers.
• Magnetic Solutions Comprehensive line of magnetic products for the precast industry including Step Pin Assemblies, Hole-Former Mounting Magnets, Recess Members and Inserts, Form Support Magnets, Magnetic Conduit/PVC Locators, Unistrut Magnets, Foam Mounting Magnets, Magnetic Chamfer, Keyway/Baffle Slot Formers, and Cold Joint/Rebar Hole-Formers. For precast concrete manufacturers.
• Specialty Fiberglass Parts Custom fiberglass parts including Pouring Lids (round and square), Light Pole Base Blockouts, Truing Rings (Inners and Outers), Hourglass Hole-Formers for oversized flat wall structures, and Custom Model Airplane Parts. For precast concrete manufacturers.
• Custom Lettering Solid Plastic and Steel machined lettering plates for permanent cast-in identification on concrete structures, including company logos, warnings, part numbers, and tank capacities. Available in Bolt-on, Magnetic, and Hand Stamp mounting options. For precast concrete manufacturers.
• Rebar Spacers & Accessories Plastic rebar spacers including Wheels, Clips, Chairs, Cross Clips, Rectangular/Square spacers, Slab Bolsters, Double Cage Spacers, Rebar End Caps, Press Lock V, Plastic Pyramids, Cattle/Hog Slat Chairs, Dee Chairs, Pipe Seals, and Shims for the concrete industry.
• Adjustable Pallet Supports Height Positioning Supports (HPS) designed to replace wood blocks, bricks, and PVC pipe for raising pallets to pour short structures. Available for both Flat Wall and Cylindrical/Round wall applications with interchangeable bases.
• Core Bits & Core Bit Re-Segmentation Custom-made core bits featuring Ultra Heavy-Duty Demon Diamond Segments, effective with all aggregates including dense river rock. Also offers Core Bit Repair and Re-Segmentation services for worn or damaged bits with non-standard cut depths available.
• Steel Tapered Pins Heavy-duty tapered pins for forming lift pin and step pin holes. Available with optional collars for flat or curved wall forms and locking pins, with custom sizes available for any application.
• Gaskets & Seals Watertight rubber gaskets and seals for concrete structures including the patented SEPTI-SEAL finned flexible gasket for septic tanks, patented DURA-SEAL III multi-finned flexible gasket for pipe-to-manhole connections, Dura-Seal 6, and Plastic Pipe Seals. Meets ASTM C-923 and C-443 specifications.
• Tools & Material Handling Tools including Brass Hammers, Rubber Hammers, and authorized dealer of NORTHROCK and VIBCO Concrete Vibrators. Material handling products include EZ Lift Pins (5,500 lbs capacity), Wire Rope Lifting Loop Anchors, and Rigging Attachments.
• Concrete Patch & MultiGrout AV-202 MultiGrout products (including Low Viscosity variant) from Avanti Products, concrete and precast patch materials, and Slikstyx Spray Lubricant. Blackthorn is an authorized dealer of Avanti Products.
• Metal Fab Shop Services Custom machine shop services including steel mold repair and diamond core bit re-segmenting and repair. Equipped with rollers, benders, lathes, and CNC milling machines.
• Fiberglass Repair Services Repair services for hole-formers, molds, and specialty fiberglass parts.
• Concrete Vibrator Repair Services Repair services for concrete vibrators distributed by Blackthorn.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

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Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Doka Group: Global leader in formwork and scaffolding solutions — broad incumbent in concrete forming/equipment, comparable to Blackthorn as a supplier of consumables and accessories for concrete forming workflows.
• Peri Group: Global formwork and scaffolding manufacturer with a wide portfolio of concrete construction solutions — broad incumbent analog to Blackthorn's specialty hole-formers and forming accessories.
• Besser Company: Long-established global supplier of machinery, equipment, and parts for concrete products manufacturing — overlapping with Blackthorn's role as an equipment and supplies supplier to precast concrete producers.
• EFCO (Economy Forms Corporation): Designs, manufactures, and supplies concrete forming systems and accessories — comparable to Blackthorn's custom steel and fiberglass molds and forming-related hardware for concrete construction.
• Meva Formwork Systems: Manufactures wall and slab formwork systems along with concrete construction accessories — broad incumbent comparable to Blackthorn on the forming-systems/construction-supplies axis of precast concrete.

Direct peers

• Press-Seal Corporation: Manufactures manhole, pipe, and structure gaskets and seals for sanitary sewer and stormwater applications — directly competitive with Blackthorn's SEPTI-SEAL and DURA-SEAL III product lines for the same precast and municipal end customers.
• ConSeal (ConShield): Manufacturer of concrete protective sealing products, gaskets, and sealants for concrete infrastructure — overlapping with Blackthorn's gasket/seals and concrete patching franchise serving precast concrete producers.
• Western Forms: Manufacturer of concrete forming systems and related accessories for the precast industry, directly comparable to Blackthorn's hole-formers, molds, and forming-related hardware sold to the same precast producer base.

Emerging players

• HawkeyePedershaab: Specializes in machinery and equipment for concrete pipe and precast products manufacturing, with overlapping end customers in North American precast plants served by Blackthorn.
• Columbia Machine: Designs and builds equipment for concrete block, paver, and pipe production — adjacent to Blackthorn's precast supplies and tooling, serving the same concrete products manufacturing ecosystem.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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