Kentucky Ready Mixed Concrete Association (KRMCA)

What Kentucky Ready Mixed Concrete Association (KRMCA) does

The Kentucky Ready Mixed Concrete Association (KRMCA) is a non-profit trade association founded in 1960 and headquartered in Frankfort, Kentucky, that represents ready mixed concrete producers, cement and material suppliers, and related industry stakeholders operating in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Its core offerings fall into two categories: (1) membership services for producer and associate member companies, including industry advocacy, networking events (Concrete Ball, quarterly board meetings, promotion committee meetings), the annual Design/Construction Awards program, and promotion of concrete applications such as ICF, tilt-up walls, decorative concrete, pervious pavement, whitetopping, flowable fill, and the Cool Communities sustainability initiative; and (2) workforce certification and training, most notably as the exclusive local sponsoring group in Kentucky for American Concrete Institute (ACI) Level I and other ACI certifications (valid for 5 years), supplemented by the proprietary KRMCA Level II Course offered in winter months. The organization is member-governed, with officers and directors drawn from member firms including Grant County Concrete, Advance Ready Mix, Ernst Concrete Kentucky, Irving Materials Inc., and others, and associate director representation from national suppliers such as Lafarge NA, Lehigh Cement, and BASF.

KRMCA generates revenue through two streams: recurring annual membership dues from producer and associate member companies, and professional services fees for certification exams and training classes; pricing for both is not publicly disclosed. Its go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, with a small staff (Executive Director, Director of Engineering, Director of Technology & Education, Office Manager) recruiting members through the krmca.org website and direct engagement. The association maintains collaborative relationships with national industry bodies — the National Ready Mix Concrete Association (NRMCA), Portland Cement Association (PCA), ACI, and the Insulated Concrete Form Association — and distributes educational content through its website, newsletter advertising, and a Concrete Thinker resource site targeting design professionals. The association has no proprietary technology, no app, no API, and operates exclusively within Kentucky.

Name

Kentucky Ready Mixed Concrete Association (KRMCA)

Legal name

Kentucky Ready Mixed Concrete Association

Website

https://krmca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KRMCA is a Kentucky-based non-profit trade association, founded in 1960, that represents the ready mixed concrete industry through membership services, ACI certification administration, workforce training, networking events, and industry advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Industry Trade Association

akta.pro primary industry

Ready-Mix Concrete Production & Delivery (IMADAAAA)

Keywords

• Ready mixed concrete
• Concrete industry association
• ACI certification training
• Construction trade group
• Concrete producer advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfort

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: KRMCA generates revenue through annual membership dues from ready mixed concrete companies and associate member companies (suppliers, cement producers, etc.) operating in Kentucky. Membership provides access to certification programs, training, networking events, industry advocacy, and promotional opportunities.
2. Certification and Training Fees: The association offers ACI certification programs (ACI Level I, and other certifications upon request) as a local sponsoring group, as well as KRMCA Level II Course offered during winter months. Fees are charged for exam registration, training classes, and certification renewals (certifications are valid for 5 years from exam date).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kentucky Ready Mixed Concrete Association (KRMCA) is a non-profit trade association that represents the ready mixed concrete industry in Kentucky. The organization provides industry advocacy, technical certification programs (including ACI certifications and a KRMCA Level II Course), and educational resources to its member companies, which include ready mixed concrete producers and suppliers operating in the state.

Product overview

The Kentucky Ready Mixed Concrete Association (KRMCA) is a non-profit trade association, not a technology product company. It provides a portfolio of concrete products and applications including Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF), Tilt-Up Walls, Decorative Concrete, Concrete Parking Areas, Concrete Pavement, Pervious Pavement, Whitetopping, and Flowable Fill. The association also promotes sustainability through its Cool Communities initiative and maintains the Concrete Thinker educational resource. KRMCA offers professional certification programs including ACI Level I and KRMCA Level II for individuals in the concrete construction industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trade Association Membership Annual membership program for ready mixed concrete producers, suppliers, and allied companies operating in Kentucky, providing access to industry representation, networking, and association resources.
• ACI Certification Programs American Concrete Institute (ACI) certification courses administered by KRMCA for concrete industry personnel, including testing and inspection certifications required for industry professionals.
• KRMCA Level II Course Association-specific technical training course for ready mixed concrete industry professionals, complementing ACI certifications with Kentucky-specific content and standards.
• Industry Advocacy and Representation Representation of the ready mixed concrete industry before Kentucky state regulators, legislative bodies, and other industry stakeholders on policy, regulatory, and technical matters.

Quantifiable outcome

• Certifications valid for 5 years, with ACI Level I, Level II, and other certifications available through KRMCA as the local sponsoring group.

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Ready Mix Concrete Association (NRMCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKRMCA maintains a formal link to the National Ready Mix Concrete Association (NRMCA) on its Links page, indicating a collaborative relationship. NRMCA is the national trade organization for the ready mixed concrete industry, and KRMCA aligns with its standards, programs, and industry promotion efforts at the state level in Kentucky.
• American Concrete Institute (ACI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKRMCA is an official local sponsoring group for ACI certifications in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, offering ACI Level I certification, other ACI certifications upon request, and administering exams. Certifications are valid for 5 years. KRMCA also publishes a list of ACI Certified Technicians in Kentucky.
• Portland Cement Association (PCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKRMCA links to the Portland Cement Association (PCA) website on its Links page, indicating an industry collaborative relationship. PCA provides technical resources, research, and advocacy for cement and concrete producers at the national level.
• Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKRMCA provides a link to the Insulated Concrete Form Association (forms.org) on its Links page, supporting the promotion and education of ICF construction methods as part of its broader mission to educate Kentuckians about concrete construction options.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Concrete Foundations Association: Trade association focused on residential and commercial concrete foundation contractors. Operates a similar member-services, training, and certification model for a concrete sub-segment, comparable to KRMCA's role for ready-mix producers.
• Kentucky Concrete Masonry Association: Adjacent Kentucky trade body focused on concrete masonry. Operates in the same Kentucky construction ecosystem and partially overlaps with KRMCA's membership, serving as a category-adjacent peer.
• Insulated Concrete Form Association: National trade body promoting ICF construction methods, a category KRMCA actively educates members and the public about. Adjacent category peer that shares KRMCA's audience of concrete professionals and developers.

Regional players

• Carolinas Ready Mixed Concrete Association: Multi-state association serving North and South Carolina ready mix producers. Comparable in mission and service model but geographically non-overlapping with KRMCA's Kentucky focus.

Broad incumbents

• American Concrete Institute (ACI): National standards-setting body for concrete and the issuer of certifications KRMCA administers locally. As KRMCA's exclusive local sponsoring group partner, ACI is the upstream authority whose brand underpins KRMCA's certification revenue stream.
• Portland Cement Association (PCA): National trade association representing cement manufacturers. A documented KRMCA partner; operates at the cement-input tier of the same value chain KRMCA's producer members serve.
• National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA): National-level trade association for the ready mixed concrete industry. It is KRMCA's core strategic partner and provides the umbrella advocacy, standards, and national-level programming that KRMCA delivers at the state level in Kentucky.

Direct peers

• Tennessee Concrete Association: State-level concrete trade association serving Tennessee producers. Operates the same membership, certification, training, and advocacy model as KRMCA, making it the closest geographic and structural peer.
• Ohio Ready Mixed Concrete Association: Ohio-based state trade association for the ready mixed concrete industry providing certifications, member services, and advocacy. Comparable state-level scope and ACI local-sponsoring structure to KRMCA.
• Indiana Ready Mixed Concrete Association: Indiana state association for ready mixed concrete producers offering ACI certifications, training, and industry advocacy. Directly comparable in mission, services, and revenue model to KRMCA.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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