Form Tech Concrete Forms

What Form Tech Concrete Forms does

Form Tech Concrete Forms Inc. is a specialty distributor, rental operator, and engineering services provider for concrete formwork and shoring systems, founded in 1976 in Michigan and headquartered in Walled Lake. It operates eight fully-stocked, fully-staffed facilities across the Midwest (Detroit, Grand Rapids, and at least one additional Michigan location) and Mid-Atlantic (Pittsburgh, Charleston WV, Charlotte, Raleigh), serving commercial construction contractors, bridge/infrastructure contractors, and industrial builders. Its product portfolio spans handset systems (Steel-Ply), multiple clamp systems (Alisply/Rapid Clamp, AllForm, Doka-Framax, Doka-Frami, Sym-Ply), the Max-A-Form steel gang form, aluminum beam gangs, column forms, one-sided systems, climbing systems, Sonotube fiber column forms, and shoring lines (10K frame, Ischebeck-Titan aluminum, garage beam), supplemented by an extensive concrete accessories catalog covering chemicals, tools, building materials, fasteners, erosion control, waterproofing, safety products, fiberglass rebar, and ADA truncated dome tiles. A specialized "Total Bridge Package" bundles DOT-certified hardware, engineering services, and form liners for bridge deck projects.

The company earns revenue through three streams: equipment rental of formwork and shoring systems on multi-year project contracts, one-stop concrete accessories sales, and professional engineering and design services (P.E.-stamped drawings, hardware take-offs, calculation packages, bridge deck engineering). Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales executed through experienced regional managers and in-house formwork designers who provide on-site support, competitive pricing for bids, and CAD-based formwork layouts. Pricing is quote-based, not publicly disclosed. Named enterprise customers include Phoenix Cement Contracting, Barton Malow, Granger Construction, Massaro Corporation, Hayslett Construction, B&E Building, and HRI, with multiple multi-decade relationships in evidence.

In 2023, Form Tech was acquired by White Cap, joining a national construction-distribution platform while continuing to operate under the Form Tech brand with its existing leadership—including President & CEO Guy Williams, CFO Lucy Klohs, VP Sales Frank Smiser, VP Engineering Jim Upton, and VP Operations Craig Wibiski—and retaining its regional coverage, field-sales motion, and engineering service model.

Name

Form Tech Concrete Forms

Legal name

Form Tech Concrete Forms Inc.

Website

https://formtechinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Form Tech Concrete Forms is a Michigan-based distributor, renter, and engineering-services provider of concrete formwork and shoring systems serving commercial, infrastructure, and industrial contractors across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic from eight fully-stocked facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Walled Lake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Rental of formwork and shoring systems to contractors for projects of varying sizes and complexity
2. Concrete Accessories Sales: One-stop shop providing concrete accessories, chemicals, tools, equipment, building materials, fasteners, erosion control, waterproofing, and safety products
3. Engineering and Design Services: Value-added engineering support including P.E. stamped drawings, hardware take-offs, calculation packages, and bridge deck engineering services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Form Tech Concrete Forms rents, sells, and supports concrete formwork and shoring systems for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure construction projects. The company distributes multiple formwork brands (Symons Steel-Ply, Doka, Alisply, AllForm, MFG) along with shoring systems and a broad concrete accessories catalog, complemented by in-house engineering and CAD-based formwork design services delivered by experienced field consultants from eight regional facilities.

Product overview

Form Tech Concrete Forms is a concrete forming and shoring solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for commercial and industrial construction. The core offering includes multiple wall and slab formwork systems (Steel-Ply handset, clamp systems, radius systems, steel forms, aluminum beam gangs, column forms, one-sided systems, and climbing systems) combined with shoring solutions (10K frame shoring, Ischebeck-Titan aluminum systems, and garage beam systems). They also provide a specialized Total Bridge Package for bridge construction projects. The company operates as a one-stop shop for concrete accessories including fiberglass rebar, ADA tiles, and an extensive catalog of chemicals, tools, equipment, and safety products. Supporting the product portfolio are value-added services including professional formwork design, engineering support, and jobsite service from initial bid through project completion. Form Tech maintains eight fully-stocked facilities throughout the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions and was acquired by White Cap in 2023.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Steel-Ply Handset System Symons Steel-Ply handset forming system for concrete walls; Form Tech maintains one of the largest working fleets of Steel-Ply in the Midwest for rental and sale to commercial and industrial contractors.
• Sonotube Concrete Forming Tubes Fiber tube forms for cost-effective creation of round columns in buildings, entranceways, structural columns, and light posts.
• Clamp Systems Wall forming systems including Alisply/Rapid Clamp, AllForm, Doka-Framax, Doka-Frami, and Sym-Ply for various concrete forming applications.
• Flex Form Radius System Radius forming system for creating curved concrete structures.
• Max-A-Form Steel Form System Steel gang form system for large-scale concrete forming operations, used for piers, abutments, and bridge construction.
• Aluminum Beam Gangs Lightweight aluminum beam gang systems for straight and radius forming applications.
• Column Forms Steel and fiberglass column forms including Deslauriers Steel Column Forms, Symons Steel Column Forms, and MFG Fiberglass Column Forms.
• One-Sided Systems Systems for one-sided forming including Alsina A-Frame Systems and Soldier Beam System for overhang and bridge applications.
• Space Lift Climbing System Climbing form system for vertical concrete construction projects.
• Total Bridge Package Comprehensive bridge construction solution including formwork, shoring, DOT-certified hardware, engineering services, and form liners for bridge deck projects.
• 10K Frame Shoring System Heavy-duty frame shoring system for supporting concrete slabs and decks during construction.
• Ischebeck-Titan Systems Aluminum shoring system with high-capacity legs for slab and beam support.
• Garage Beam System Shoring system designed specifically for garage and parking structure construction.
• Fiberglass Rebar GFRP (Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer) rebar alternative to steel rebar; offers corrosion resistance and lighter weight.
• ADA Truncated Dome Tiles Accessibility products for compliant detectable warning surfaces.
• Concrete Accessories Catalog Extensive catalog of concrete accessories including chemicals, tools, equipment, building materials, fasteners, erosion control, waterproofing, and safety products.
• Formwork Design and Engineering Services Professional formwork design with detailed drawings, engineering support, and jobsite assistance delivered by Form Tech's in-house design staff working with field consultants, supporting customers from initial bid through project completion.

Quantifiable outcome

• Optimized equipment utilization through engineering layout - jobs clearly thought out
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• White CapcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerForm Tech was acquired by White Cap in 2023, becoming the newest member of the White Cap family. The combined teams will now offer expanded capabilities, broader product assortment, and additional locations for local customers. This acquisition enables Form Tech to leverage White Cap's national platform while maintaining its regional operations and customer focus.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Peri: Peri is one of the largest global manufacturers and suppliers of formwork and scaffolding systems with strong engineering and rental services, serving the same commercial and infrastructure contractor base as Form Tech.
• Aluma Systems: Aluma Systems manufactures and rents aluminum forming and shoring systems for concrete construction, comparable to Form Tech's aluminum beam gangs and Ischebeck-Titan aluminum shoring.
• Doka: Doka is a global leader in formwork and shoring, offering proprietary systems and engineering services to commercial and infrastructure contractors worldwide — directly comparable to Form Tech's formwork, shoring, and engineering offering.
• EFCO: EFCO designs, manufactures, rents, and sells concrete forming and shoring systems for commercial and heavy civil construction, directly mirroring Form Tech's core formwork rental/sales and engineering model.
• ULMA Construction: ULMA Construction is a formwork and scaffolding manufacturer and rental provider operating in North America and globally; comparable to Form Tech in serving concrete contractors with shoring and wall forming systems.
• Dayton Superior: Dayton Superior supplies concrete construction accessories, forming systems, and shoring products to commercial and infrastructure contractors — directly overlapping Form Tech's accessory catalog and forming-and-shoring systems.
• Meva Formwork Systems: Meva designs and supplies wall and slab formwork systems with engineering support for commercial and infrastructure concrete projects — directly comparable to Form Tech's clamp systems and engineering services.

Broad incumbents

• BrandSafway: BrandSafway is a large, established provider of scaffolding, access, forming, and shoring solutions across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure markets — a broader incumbent that overlaps Form Tech's shoring and forming offerings within a wider portfolio.
• White Cap: White Cap is the parent company of Form Tech and a national distributor of concrete, forming, shoring, and construction supplies — a broader incumbent that absorbs Form Tech's specialty positioning into a much larger supply portfolio.

Regional players

• Atlas Construction Supply: Atlas Construction Supply is a regional concrete forming and shoring equipment rental and sales provider serving contractors in the Western US — comparable offerings to Form Tech but operating in a non-overlapping geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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