Arcosa Specialty Materials

What Arcosa Specialty Materials does

Arcosa Specialty Materials is a North American producer and distributor of specialty mineral products and construction materials, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Arcosa, Inc. (NYSE: ACA). The company mines, mills, processes, and distributes gypsum, limestone, anhydrite, sand, gravel, and expanded shale through dozens of locations across the United States and Canada, with over 250 million tons of gypsum reserves. Founded in 1955 as Cement Gypsum Company in Oklahoma (later Harrison Gypsum), the company grew via roll-up acquisitions from 2013-2018 before being acquired by Arcosa, Inc. in December 2018 and rebranded to its current name in September 2020.

The company operates five distinct product lines: aggregates (lightweight expanded shale, gravel, crushed rock, gypsum, limestone, Portland cement rock); agricultural inputs (Cal-CM+ Plus soil amendments with Rapid Release Technology, Sucra-Min micronutrient sucrates, custom prilled products); floor underlayment systems (AccuCrete, AccuLevel self-leveling cements, AccuQuiet sound control mats); ground products (Terra Alba food-grade calcium sulfate, Valu-Fil 650, ground limestone products); and industrial plasters (Moulding, Pottery, Art Casting, Dynaplast oil well cement, CRC recycled-content moulding plaster). Proprietary technologies include the Sucrate prilling process, Rapid Release Technology, and Ultra Low Compression Sound Dampening Technology. The company holds FDA, Kosher, Halal, and UL certifications across its product lines.

Revenue is generated through direct sales to enterprise customers in construction, infrastructure, agriculture, food and beverage, energy, and industrial manufacturing, with regional sales representatives across key US markets and a national network of licensed contractors installing floor underlayment systems. Pricing is quote-based for industrial and agricultural bulk products, with no publicly disclosed pricing model. Notable enterprise customers include the nation's largest brewer, the two largest US baking distributors, Fortune 500 agricultural companies, and major construction projects including Harrah's Casino and Columbia University developments.

Name

Arcosa Specialty Materials

Legal name

Arcosa, Inc.

Website

https://arcosaspecialtymaterials.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Arcosa Specialty Materials is a North American mining and processing company that produces and distributes gypsum, limestone, expanded shale, and specialty mineral products for construction, agriculture, food and beverage, energy, and industrial manufacturing customers under multiple brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Minerals and Construction Materials

NAICS

Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying (2123), Lime and Gypsum Product Manufacturing (3274), Ground or Treated Mineral and Earth Manufacturing (327992)

SIC

Mining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels) (1400), Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

Gypsum & Anhydrite Mining (IMAKAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gypsum & Anhydrite (IMAEAFAK), Mineral Soil Amendments (Lime, Gypsum, Rock Phosphate, Sulfur, Trace Minerals) (AFABAKAF), Specialty Aggregates (Rail Ballast, Riprap/Armor Stone, Gabion Stone) (IMAKAHAJ)

Keywords

• Construction aggregates
• Industrial plasters
• Agricultural soil amendments
• Floor underlayment systems
• Gypsum and limestone products

Headquarters

HQ city

Norman

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, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Aggregate Products Sales: Mining and sale of expanded shale lightweight aggregates, traditional aggregates including gypsum, anhydrite, limestone, sand, and gravel to construction, infrastructure, and building products industries.
2. Industrial Plaster Products: Sale of industrial plasters including moulding plaster, pottery plaster, art casting plaster, Dynaplast oil well cement, and specialty formulations to ceramic, construction, and industrial manufacturers.
3. Ground Gypsum and Limestone Products: Sale of ground gypsum (Valu-Fil 650, Terra Alba) and ground limestone products (Limestone Flour, Coarse Grit, Fine Grit, Mineral Filler) for industrial, agricultural, food, and manufacturing applications.
4. Agricultural Soil Amendment Products: Sale of Cal-CM Plus calcium sulfate, Cal-CM Plus limestone, Sucra-Min micronutrient sucrates, and bulk agricultural grade products for soil amendment, turf management, and agricultural applications.
5. Floor Underlayment Systems: Sale of AccuCrete, AccuLevel, and AccuQuiet brand floor underlayment products through a network of licensed contractors for commercial, institutional, and residential construction.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Arcosa Specialty Materials mines, mills, processes, and distributes natural mineral products including gypsum, anhydrite, limestone, sand, gravel, and expanded shale. It converts these raw materials into five principal product lines: construction aggregates, industrial plasters and gypsum cements, agricultural soil amendments and micronutrients, floor underlayment systems, and food-grade ground calcium sulfate (Terra Alba) and limestone products.

Product overview

Arcosa Specialty Materials is a diversified specialty materials company offering a portfolio of distinct product lines rather than a single unified platform. The core offerings span five main categories: (1) AccuCrete® Brand Floor Underlayment Systems including AccuCrete® NexGen/Prime, AccuLevel® G40/G50/H40 self-leveling underlayments, and AccuQuiet® D18/D25/DX38 sound control mats for construction applications; (2) Industrial Plasters and Gypsum Cements including Moulding Plaster, Pottery Plaster, Art Casting Plaster, Dynaplast® Oil Well Cement, and CRC Moulding Plaster with recycled content; (3) Agricultural Products including Cal-CM+ Plus Calcium Sulfate and Limestone with Rapid Release Technology, and the Sucra-Min® micronutrient line (Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc Sucrates); (4) Ground Products including Terra Alba (food grade calcium sulfate), Valu-Fil® 650, and various limestone products (Flour, Mineral Filler, Fine/Coarse Grit); and (5) Construction Aggregates including expanded shale lightweight aggregates, gypsum and limestone aggregates, gravel, and crushed rock. The company also offers Custom Prilled Products for specialized agricultural applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AccuCrete: Brand of cementitious concrete floor underlayment systems including NexGen and Prime products
• AccuLevel
• AccuQuiet
• Cal-CM+ Plus
• Sucra-Min
• Terra Alba
• Valu-Fil 650
• Sportline
• Line Drive
• Imperial

Products and services

• AccuCrete NexGen and AccuCrete Prime
• AccuLevel G40
• AccuLevel G50
• AccuLevel H40
• AccuQuiet D18
• AccuQuiet D25
• AccuQuiet DX38
• Lightweight Expanded Shale & Clay Aggregates
• Gravel & Crushed Rock Solutions
• Gypsum and Anhydrite Aggregate Products
• Limestone Aggregate Products
• Portland Cement Rock
• Cal-CM+ Plus Calcium Sulfate
• Cal-CM+ Plus Limestone
• Sucra-Min Iron Sucrate 50
• Sucra-Min Magnesium Sucrate 45
• Sucra-Min Manganese Sucrate 35
• Sucra-Min Zinc Sucrate 36
• Custom Prilled Products
• Terra Alba (Food Grade Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate)
• Terra Alba Baking Additive
• Terra Alba Brewing Additive
• Valu-Fil 650
• Livestock and Pet Supplement
• Sportline and Line Drive Field Chalk
• Limestone Flour
• Limestone Mineral Filler
• Fine Grit Limestone
• Coarse Grit Limestone
• Lawn & Garden Limestone
• Industrial Plasters
• Moulding Plaster
• CRC Moulding Plaster
• Pottery Plaster
• Art Casting Plaster
• Dynaplast Oil Well Cement

Quantifiable outcome

• In 1994, Harrison Gypsum's mine #2 was named the largest single gypsum mine in the United States
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AEC DailyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for AIA accredited continuing education courses. Arcosa Specialty Materials offers the course 'Sound Control in Multifamily Floor/Ceiling Assemblies' through AEC Daily platform available 24 hours a day.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Vulcan Materials Company: The largest US producer of construction aggregates (crushed stone, sand, gravel) and a major producer of asphalt and concrete. Comparable through its aggregates product portfolio serving construction and infrastructure customers across the same geographic footprint.
• Eagle Materials: NYSE-listed manufacturer of building products including gypsum wallboard, concrete, and cement, with vertically integrated gypsum reserves. Comparable through its wallboard and gypsum operations, serving similar construction end customers at greater scale and broader product scope.
• Knauf North America: The US arm of Germany's Knauf, producing gypsum wallboard and related building products. Comparable through its gypsum-based construction products, including industrial plasters, serving overlapping construction customers at larger scale.
• Martin Marietta Materials: NYSE-listed supplier of aggregates (crushed stone, sand, gravel) and heavy building materials including cement and ready-mixed concrete. Comparable through its aggregates business serving construction and infrastructure end markets in overlapping US geographies.
• Saint-Gobain (CertainTeed Gypsum): Global building materials giant operating the CertainTeed Gypsum business in North America, manufacturing wallboard and ceiling systems. Comparable through gypsum-based construction product lines serving similar architect/specifier and contractor channels.
• Georgia-Pacific Gypsum: A division of Georgia-Pacific (Koch Industries) producing gypsum wallboard and related building products. Operates large-scale US gypsum mines and competes in adjacent categories including industrial plasters and fire-rated assemblies.
• Compass Minerals: NYSE-listed producer of specialty minerals including salt, sulfate of potash (SOP), and agricultural nutrient products. Adjacent peer through its Plant Nutrition segment selling into agricultural and turf markets that overlap with Arcosa's Cal-CM+ and Sucra-Min product lines.

Direct peers

• National Gypsum Company: One of the largest US producers of gypsum-based building products, including wallboard, joint treatment, and industrial plasters. Comparable to Arcosa across gypsum mining, industrial plasters, and gypsum cement product lines, with significant overlap in construction and industrial end markets.
• US Lime & Minerals: Publicly traded producer of lime and limestone products serving construction, infrastructure, steel, and environmental end markets. Direct overlap with Arcosa's limestone aggregate and ground limestone product lines, both based on vertically integrated quarrying and processing operations.

Regional players

• Imerys (Performance Minerals Americas): Global mineral-based specialty solutions provider producing ground calcium carbonate, kaolin, and other performance minerals for construction, paper, and agricultural end markets. Comparable through its calcium carbonate/limestone-based fillers, ground minerals, and agricultural mineral product portfolios that overlap with Arcosa's limestone flour and ground gypsum lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ArcosaMaterials
• Facebookfacebook.com/ArcosaSpecialtyMaterials
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arcosa-specialty-materials

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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