Aggregate & Ready Mix Association of Minnesota

What Aggregate & Ready Mix Association of Minnesota does

The Aggregate & Ready Mix Association of Minnesota (ARM) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association founded in 1950, headquartered at 2955 Eagandale Blvd in Eagan, Minnesota. ARM serves Minnesota's aggregate and ready mix concrete industries by promoting concrete as the construction material of choice, delivering technical and environmental education, lobbying on regulatory matters, and facilitating industry networking. The association's member base spans six categories: stone/sand/gravel producers, concrete producers, contractors, equipment suppliers, materials suppliers, and professional services firms.

ARM's core products and services are member-based rather than technology-based. These include ACI, NRMCA, and MnDOT certification programs delivered at member facilities (e.g., Braun Intertec in Bloomington, ARM/Master Builder Solutions in Eagan); the Concrete Discovery Series of one-hour on-site presentations; Minnesota-specific technical bulletins plus access to NRMCA's 46+ Concrete in Practice bulletins; annual events including the Concrete Open golf tournament, Summer Breeze education retreat, and Annual Convention & Gala; and industry research such as the 2024 Water Appropriation Study that informs regulatory advocacy. Underlying infrastructure consists of the GrowthZone association management software platform powering the member portal, member directory, event calendar, and registration systems.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: recurring membership dues across the six member categories, transaction-based event registration fees, and professional services fees from certification program administration. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. ARM maintains strategic affiliations with national organizations including NRMCA, NSSGA, ACI, ASCC, NRRA, and the National Concrete Pavement Technology Center, and was recognized as NRMCA's 2023 State Association of the Year.

Name

Aggregate & Ready Mix Association of Minnesota

Legal name

Aggregate and Ready Mix Association of Minnesota

Website

https://armofmn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ARM is a 501(c)(6) trade association founded in 1950 serving Minnesota's aggregate and ready mix concrete industries through membership-based technical education, certification programs, regulatory advocacy, and industry networking events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Eagan

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association serving aggregate and ready mix industries. Revenue generated through membership dues from stone, sand & gravel producers, concrete producers, contractors, equipment suppliers, materials suppliers, and professional services firms.
2. Event Registrations: Revenue from event fees including the Concrete Open golf tournament (July 15), Summer Breeze education retreat (July 28-30), Annual ARM Convention & Gala (December), and various committee meetings.
3. Certification Programs: Administrative fees for ACI Concrete Field testing sessions, NRMCA programs, and MnDOT technical certification sessions offered to member companies and industry professionals.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ARM is a 501(c)(6) trade association that delivers membership-based services to the aggregate and ready mix concrete industries in Minnesota. Its core offerings include an online member directory, technical education programs, industry certification administration (ACI, NRMCA, MnDOT), the Concrete Discovery Series of on-site presentations, Minnesota-specific technical bulletins, annual networking events, and industry advocacy supported by commissioned research such as the 2024 Water Appropriation Study.

Product overview

The Aggregate & Ready Mix Association of Minnesota (ARM) is a 501(c)(6) trade association founded in 1950 that serves the aggregate and ready mix concrete industries in Minnesota. Rather than offering a traditional product platform, ARM provides a portfolio of member services including an online searchable membership directory, technical education programs with ACI/NRMCA/MnDOT certifications, the Concrete Discovery Series (on-site one-hour presentations on pavement design, repair, and fundamentals), technical bulletins covering concrete best practices, event management for networking events, and industry research such as the Water Appropriation Study. These services are designed to promote the aggregate and ready mix industries through education, technical guidance, and professional development rather than software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Directory Services

Quantifiable outcome

• At least 75% of wash water is recycled or returned directly to the source at aggregate wash plants in Minnesota

Named customers20 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational affiliate providing industry leadership, education programs, certification courses (Professional Sales, Concrete Fundamentals), and advocacy for ready mixed concrete producers. ARM sponsors NRMCA courses in Minnesota.
• National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational affiliate representing aggregate producers. Provides advocacy, safety resources, and industry standards for stone, sand, and gravel operations.
• American Concrete Institute (ACI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational affiliate providing certification programs including Concrete Field Testing Technician, Strength Testing, and Flatwork Finisher. ARM sponsors ACI certification sessions and calendar of classes.
• American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated organization serving concrete contractors with safety guidelines, education, and certification programs.
• National Road Research Alliance (NRRA)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinnesota-based research alliance focused on road and pavement research. Collaborates on pavement technology and maintenance.
• National Concrete Pavement Technology CentersecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch center providing webinars, technical guidance, and education on concrete pavement technology. Supports Concrete Discovery Series programs.
• Build with StrengthsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerNRMCA-led coalition promoting concrete as the construction material of choice. ARM participates in marketing initiatives.
• Pave AheadminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConcrete pavement advocacy initiative focused on promoting sustainable and durable concrete solutions for roads and infrastructure.
• Concrete Paving Association of Minnesota (CPAM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level partner supporting Concrete Discovery Series presentations. Collaborates on technical education and pavement design training.
• American Concrete Pavement AssociationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partner collaborating on Concrete Discovery Series programs and pavement design education.
• Portland Cement Association (PCA)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational affiliate providing webinars on infrastructure topics. Part of the Concrete Discovery Series supporting organizations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA): National-level trade association for the ready mixed concrete industry, serving as ARM's primary national affiliate and the awarding body of ARM's 2023 State Association of the Year. Provides overarching industry programs and certifications that ARM delivers locally.
• American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC): National association serving concrete contractors, an ARM affiliate, with overlapping training, certification, and safety programs aimed at a closely adjacent segment of the concrete industry value chain.
• American Concrete Institute (ACI): National body that develops standards and certification programs for the concrete industry; ARM sponsors ACI certification sessions in Minnesota. Comparable as a member- and certification-driven organization serving overlapping industry stakeholders.
• National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA): National trade association representing aggregate producers, ARM's national affiliate on the aggregates side. Operates as the umbrella body for the same producer community ARM serves at the state level, providing advocacy and industry standards.

Direct peers

• Wisconsin Ready Mixed Concrete Association: Wisconsin's state-level ready mixed concrete trade association, structurally and functionally analogous to ARM, serving ready mix producers and adjacent suppliers in a neighboring Midwest state with similar member services, certification programs, and advocacy mission.
• Iowa Ready Mixed Concrete Association: Iowa's state-level ready mixed concrete trade association, directly comparable to ARM in structure and member services, serving ready mix producers in a neighboring Midwestern state with a similar industry profile.
• Michigan Concrete Association: Michigan's statewide concrete industry trade association, comparable to ARM in scope of services, certification offerings, and advocacy role for ready mix producers and concrete industry stakeholders in a peer Midwest market.
• Concrete Paving Association of Minnesota: Minnesota-focused concrete pavement association that directly overlaps with ARM's mission in promoting concrete pavement solutions. Already an ARM collaboration partner, it represents an adjacent regional trade body in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BuildStrengthMN
• Facebookfacebook.com/ARMofMn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aggregate-and-ready-mix-association-of-minnesota

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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