ECP

What ECP does

Earth Contact Products (ECP) is a privately-held U.S. manufacturer founded in 1998 and headquartered in Olathe, Kansas, producing precision-engineered steel structural foundation systems for residential and commercial/industrial markets. The product portfolio is organized into four primary categories: piering systems (ICC-certified helical piles in nine configurations, steel push piers, DriveCast grouted helical piles, and light pole support anchors); structural support and repair (wall repair including helical tiebacks, plate anchors, carbon fiber, and interior wall braces; slab repair; and crawlspace support jacks); waterproofing and drainage (exterior and interior systems plus crawlspace encapsulation with integrated dehumidification); and PolyPier polyurethane foam concrete lifting systems with four sub-lines (dual component, light weight fill, single component hydrophobic, and sprayfoam). Manufacturing operates under ISO 9001:2015 quality certification and products are ICC-certified for code compliance.

The business model is a hybrid B2B/B2B2C hardware sale. ECP sells structural steel and foam products through two channels: a nationwide network of vetted contractor partners who purchase products for installation at residential job sites (homeowners are directed to the Find a Contractor tool rather than buying direct), and a direct commercial/industrial field-sales motion targeting engineers, architects, property managers, and project owners across towers, bridges, parking structures, warehouses, utilities, and emerging infrastructure verticals including renewable energy, BESS, and telecommunications. Revenue is supplemented by hands-on training and certification services for contractors and by PolyPier equipment sales. Pricing is quote-based on project specifications with multi-year contracts, and no public pricing is disclosed. Supporting ecosystem assets include the Foundation Engineers Network for specification support, the DRIVEN events program, THE ECP WAY partner program, proprietary 3D Foundation Success Models™, the PolyPier Calculator, and ECP mobile applications for field use.

ECP has positioned itself as a category leader through 30+ years of operation, a 25+ SKU core catalog, recent product-launch momentum (seven new product introductions clustered in 2026), and aggressive vertical expansion into renewable energy, infrastructure, and utility foundation applications, while continuing to depend on its established U.S. residential and contractor channel for the majority of demand.

Name

ECP

Legal name

Earth Contact Products

Website

https://getecp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ECP (Earth Contact Products) is a privately-held U.S. manufacturer of ICC-certified steel foundation systems, waterproofing products, and polyurethane foam concrete lifting systems, serving residential homeowners through a nationwide contractor network and commercial/industrial customers via direct field sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foundation Repair Products & Structural Steel Systems

NAICS

Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing (3323)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMADACAJ

Fasteners, Anchors & Connectors (Bolts, Weld Studs, Plates)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Structural Steel & Metal Building Products

SECONDARYIMAJAKAC

FRP/GRP & Composite Materials (Resins, Fibers, Core Materials)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Marine & Shipbuilding/Shipbuilding Materials & Components (Steel, Aluminum, Composites, Prefab Modules)

Keywords

• Foundation repair products
• Helical pile systems
• Steel push piers
• Structural steel manufacturing
• Polyurethane foam lifting

Headquarters

HQ city

Olathe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Structural Steel Foundation Products: ECP manufactures and sells precision-engineered steel foundation products including helical piles, push piers, wall repair systems, and waterproofing products. Products are sold through a contractor network and directly to commercial/industrial customers.
2. PolyPier Foam Systems: Sale of polyurethane foam concrete lifting products and associated equipment for concrete repair applications
3. Training and Certification Services: Hands-on training programs and certification for contractors on ECP product installation

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ECP manufactures and sells precision-engineered steel structural foundation systems including ICC-certified helical piles, push piers, wall anchors, carbon fiber reinforcement, and polyurethane foam concrete lifting products. The portfolio spans foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete lifting for residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure applications. Products are sold through a nationwide vetted contractor network and direct commercial sales.

Product overview

ECP (Earth Contact Products) is a manufacturer of precision-engineered steel structural solutions for foundation repair and construction applications. The product portfolio is organized into four core categories: (1) Piering Systems including Helical Piles (9 variants from 1-1/2" to 4-1/2"), Steel Push Piers (Eccentric, Concentric, Crawl Space Jack, Micropile), DriveCast Grouted Helical Pile, and Light Pole Support Anchors; (2) Structural Support & Repair Systems including Wall Repair products (Helical Tieback, Plate Anchor, Carbon Fiber, Interior Wall Brace/SecureLock variants), Slab Repair (Helical, Push Pier, Concrete Crack Lock), and Crawlspace Solutions (Support Jack); (3) Waterproofing & Drainage covering Exterior (Sub-Surface Drainage, Channel Drain, Drywell, Surface Drainage, Foundation Membranes), Interior (Carbon Fiber Repair, Crack Injection, Sump Pumps, Sump Basin, Interior Drainage), and Crawl Space Encapsulation (Aprilaire and Santa Fe Dehumidifiers, Vapor Barriers); and (4) PolyPier Foam Lifting Systems with Dual Component, Light Weight Fill, Single Component Hydrophobic, and Sprayfoam product lines plus equipment. The company also offers supporting tools including 3D Foundation Success Models™, PolyPier Calculator, and ECP Mobile Applications. Recent new product launches (2026) include TERRATHANE 24-3F, ProCleaner, Low-Profile Helical Bracket, Deck Bracket System, SecureLock Floor System, and SecureLock Interior Wall Brace System.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PolyPier: Polyurethane foam concrete lifting systems for concrete slab repair applications including driveways, interior slabs, pool decks, sidewalks, stairs, and void fills.
• DRIVEN
• THE ECP WAY

Products and services

• Helical Piles
• Steel Push Piers
• DriveCast Grouted Helical Pile
• Light Pole Support Anchors
• Wall Repair Systems (Helical Tieback, Plate Anchor, Carbon Fiber, Interior Wall Brace)
• Slab Repair Systems (Helical, Push Pier, Concrete Crack Lock)
• Crawlspace Support Jacks
• PolyPier Foam Lifting Systems
• Waterproofing & Drainage Systems
• TERRATHANE 24-3F
• ProCleaner
• Low-Profile Helical Bracket
• ECP Deck Bracket System
• SecureLock Floor System
• SecureLock Interior Wall Brace System
• Steel Basement Wall Bracing Kits

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ECP Approved Vendor NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorECP maintains a network of approved vendors and manufacturer partners that supply components integrated into ECP's foundation repair and waterproofing product lines.
• Foundation Engineers NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECP's Foundation Engineers Network connects contractors with qualified engineers for project specification and technical support, enabling proper design and installation of ECP products.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hubbell Power Systems (A.B. Chance): Hubbell's Power Systems division (legacy A.B. Chance) is one of the most established U.S. manufacturers of helical piles, anchors, and structural foundation products. Directly comparable in product categories (helical anchors, tiebacks, piers) though serving a much broader electrical and utility infrastructure portfolio.

Emerging players

• Atlas Helical: Manufacturer of helical piers and foundation support products with a regional/mid-market footprint. Overlaps with ECP's helical and push pier categories but with a more focused product line and smaller scale.
• Earthlok (Earthlok Soil Stabilization): Manufacturer of steel helical anchors and tieback systems for foundation and earth retention applications. Direct category overlap with ECP's helical pile and tieback anchors though at a smaller scale.

Direct peers

• Grip-Tite Manufacturing: Manufacturer of helical piers, push piers, wall anchors, and other foundation repair products distributed through a network of foundation repair contractors. Highly comparable product portfolio and channel structure to ECP.
• Magnum Piering: Manufacturer of helical piles, push piers, and slab repair products for foundation stabilization, distributed through a foundation repair contractor network. Closely comparable U.S. mid-market manufacturer profile to ECP.
• Ram Jack Systems: U.S.-based manufacturer and franchisor of steel foundation repair products including helical piles and push piers, distributed through a dealer network. Direct peer in both product mix (steel foundation systems) and business model (manufacturer-to-contractor).
• Foundation Supportworks (FSW): Manufacturer and network operator of helical piers, push piers, wall anchors, and polyurethane concrete lifting systems. Closely overlapping product set with ECP, sold through a contractor/dealer network model analogous to ECP's vetted contractor channel.
• Techno Metal Post: Manufacturer and installer network operator of helical piles for residential, commercial, and light industrial foundation applications. Direct overlap on helical pile technology with ECP, including deck, sunroom, and lightweight-structure applications.

Others

• NCFI Polyurethanes (PolyPier competitor chemistry): Polyurethane foam systems manufacturer serving concrete lifting, void fill, and foundation repair applications. Comparable to ECP's PolyPier line at the chemistry/formulation level rather than the branded distribution model.

Regional players

• Groundworks (Foundation Repair Services): Large foundation repair services consolidator (acquired multiple regional contractors). Comparable to ECP as a demand-side counterpart (consumer-facing foundation repair) rather than a product peer, but materially relevant in shaping end-market dynamics and competitive context.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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