Atlantic Caisson

What Atlantic Caisson does

Atlantic Caisson Corp. is a privately held specialty foundation drilling and caisson contractor headquartered on a 17-acre site in Glen Rock, Pennsylvania, with a second office in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 1972 by Robert A. Suchy, the company provides drilled shaft, belled shaft, and slurry construction services for buildings, bridges, towers, and transportation infrastructure across the Mid-Atlantic region (Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., Delaware, and North Carolina). Its core technical capability lies in deploying and operating a specialized fleet of equipment, including Watson 3110, 3100, and 2500 track mounted drill rigs, Texoma 700 and Watson 3100 truck mounted rigs, low clearance track mounted rigs, and Link Belt crawler cranes (models 98 through 318), supported by Calweld and Stratas drill attachments. The company can drill straight shafts from 18 to 144 inches in diameter to depths of 120 feet, perform rock coring and rock socketing, and execute projects in difficult access locations.

The company's business model is project-based, B2B construction services delivered through direct relationships with general contractors, construction firms, and project owners, including government and institutional clients such as Johns Hopkins Hospital, Lancaster General Hospital, the Baltimore Social Security Building, Rockville District Courthouse, BWI Airport, I-95, Four Seasons Harbor East, Marriott Harbor East, Hampton Inn at Camden Yards, and the University of Virginia. Pricing is quote-based and per-project, with no public pricing or self-serve channel. Supporting the core drilling service are an in-house welding and equipment shop, equipment refurbishing, and a truck fleet with professional drivers for mobilization.

Revenue is generated through one-time project contracts scoped by shaft diameter, depth, site conditions, and equipment requirements. Atlantic Caisson competes on capital intensity (specialized equipment fleet), operator experience (CCO-certified crews, leadership with 40+ years tenure), and a 50-year regional brand reputation. The company is led by President Jeff Hanbury, with Dawn Thumma in accounting, Travis Hanbury in estimating and project management, and Todd Wagner as General Superintendent and Safety Coordinator. There are no disclosed funding rounds, external investors, or M&A activity.

Name

Atlantic Caisson

Legal name

Atlantic Caisson Corp.

Website

http://www.atlanticcaisson.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Atlantic Caisson Corp. is a privately held specialty foundation drilling and caisson contractor serving the Mid-Atlantic since 1972, providing drilled shaft, belled shaft, and slurry construction services for buildings, bridges, and towers using a specialized fleet of Watson drill rigs and Link Belt cranes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foundation Drilling Services

NAICS

Building Equipment Contractors (2382)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Piling & Deep Foundations (Jetties, Dolphins, Moorings) (IMAFAJAE)

Keywords

• Drilled foundation services
• Caisson installation
• Foundation drilling
• Specialty foundation construction
• Drilled shaft construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Glen Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Drilling and Foundation Construction Services: Project-based construction services for drilling and foundation work including self-contained track mounted drilling, truck mounted drilling, and low clearance drilling. Revenue is generated through one-time project contracts with general contractors, developers, and government entities for building, bridge, and tower foundation projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Atlantic Caisson is a specialty drilling and foundation construction contractor that performs drilled shaft, belled shaft, and slurry construction procedures for buildings, bridges, and towers in the Mid-Atlantic region. Service offerings are delivered through three core drilling modalities — self-contained track mounted, truck mounted, and low clearance drilling — supplemented by crane mounted drill attachments, an in-house welding and equipment shop, and truck mobilization services that move cranes and heavy equipment to job sites.

Product overview

Atlantic Caisson is a drilling and foundation services company that operates as a single unified service offering rather than a software platform. The core products include three types of drilling equipment services (Self-Contained Track Mounted, Truck Mounted, and Low Clearance Drilling Equipment) supported by specialized drilling rigs (Watson 3110, Watson 3100, Watson 2500, Texoma 700) and crawler cranes (Link Belt series). Supporting services include welding and equipment shop services, and truck services for equipment mobilization. The company provides comprehensive drilling and foundation solutions for building, bridge, and tower construction projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Drilling capability up to 144 inches diameter and 120 feet depth
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ADSC: The International Association of Foundation DrillingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtlantic Caisson is an active member of ADSC, with President Mike Koller serving in leadership roles including Secretary, Vice-President, and President of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter from 1999-2014, and membership on the International Board of Executives from 2008-2010. This membership provides industry standards, networking, and professional development.
• ABC: Associated Builders and ContractorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtlantic Caisson maintains membership in Associated Builders and Contractors, a national construction industry trade association providing advocacy, training, and networking resources for member companies.
• NCCCO - National Commission for the Certification of Crane OperatorscoreOthersAtlantic Caisson operators are all CCO certified through NCCCO, ensuring compliance with national safety and competency standards for crane operators. This certification demonstrates commitment to workplace safety and professional standards.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Bencor Corporation: Specialty deep foundation contractor performing drilled shafts, slurry walls, secant piles, and ground improvement across the eastern US. Direct comparable in scope of work and self-performed foundation drilling model.
• Berkel & Company Contractors: Mid-Atlantic and East Coast specialty foundation contractor focused on drilled shafts, driven piles, auger-cast piles, and underpinning. Closely comparable on customer base (general contractors, government, institutions) and service mix.
• Case Foundation Company: Specialty deep foundation contractor performing drilled shafts, caissons, micropiles, and earth retention across the Midwest and East Coast. Comparable specialty contractor profile with similar equipment-intensive operating model.
• McKinney Drilling Company: Drilled shaft and foundation contractor active in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast with track-mounted, truck-mounted, and low-clearance rigs. Closely aligned in equipment selection and target project types.
• Goettle Construction: Cincinnati-based specialty foundation contractor performing drilled shafts, earth retention, and ground improvement. Comparable specialty contractor profile serving institutional, commercial, and infrastructure clients.

Broad incumbents

• Hayward Baker: One of North America's largest geotechnical construction contractors, a subsidiary of Keller Group, offering drilled shafts, ground improvement, and underpinning. Overlapping in core drilled shaft work but at national scale with broader service portfolio.
• Keller Group: Global geotechnical contractor and parent of Hayward Baker. Operates across foundations, ground engineering, and ground improvement with materially larger scale and balance sheet than Atlantic Caisson.
• Underpinning & Foundation Skanska: Foundation and underpinning arm of Skanska USA serving the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Larger incumbent with broader portfolio but overlapping scope on drilled shafts and underpinning.

Others

• Mueser Rutledge Consulting Engineers: Geotechnical engineering firm specializing in deep foundations, underpinning, and waterfront structures in the NYC/Mid-Atlantic market. Adjacent ecosystem participant that often specifies or recommends specialty foundation contractors including Atlantic Caisson's competitive set.

Emerging players

• Helical Drilling: Northeast-based geotechnical contractor focused on helical piles, drilled micropiles, and ground improvement. Smaller scale and partial overlap on foundation drilling equipment and customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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