CFS CONCRETE FORMING SYSTEMS INC.

What CFS CONCRETE FORMING SYSTEMS INC. does

CFS Concrete Forming Systems Inc. is a privately held US-incorporated manufacturer of modular plastic formwork and ancillary concrete-construction systems, founded in 1974 as a pioneer in the regeneration of low- and high-density polyethylene and polypropylene. The company's core technology leverages recycled thermoplastics (ABS and polypropylene) to produce lightweight formwork elements — panels, columns, slabs, foundation modules, and drainage infrastructure — that are reusable across more than 100 pours, weigh at most 11 kg per panel for single-person handling, and require only water for cleaning without releasing agents. The portfolio is organized into four product families: Foundations (Ground Slab, Sub Floor, Office Floor, Water Proof, Water Reserve for ventilated crawl spaces and radon mitigation), Formworks (Wall Panel, Round Columns, Square Columns, Corner Panel for walls and columns), Slabs (Concrete Slabs, Dome Slab, Vent Slab, Rail Slab, Sky Slab including a patented grid for PVC tube verticality), and Infrastructure (Rain Water Drainage, Drainage System, Water Storage, Wastewater Management).

The business sells direct to construction companies, builders, developers, and architects through its website contact channel, with logistics handled via company-owned delivery trucks. Pricing is quote-based, determined by project specifications, volumes, and custom configurations, and the customer base is segmented across residential, commercial, institutional, and infrastructure use cases including hospitals, schools, parking structures, refrigerated facilities, service stations, and large public buildings. Revenue is generated from one-time product sales of both formwork systems and infrastructure modules; no subscription, licensing, or recurring revenue model is present in the source data.

The company operates without disclosed funding rounds, investors, parent entities, partnerships, or public leadership roster, and exposes no digital product surface (no app, no API, no SDK, no social media presence is mentioned). It holds at least one registered patent on a grid-based support base for PVC tube verticality and positions itself as the first producer of reusable plastic formwork for round columns.

Name

CFS CONCRETE FORMING SYSTEMS INC.

Legal name

Concrete Forms Systems Inc.

Website

https://concreteformssystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CFS Concrete Forming Systems Inc., founded 1974, manufactures modular reusable plastic formwork and water management systems from recycled ABS and polypropylene, serving construction companies, builders, developers, and architects across residential, commercial, institutional, and infrastructure projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Formwork Systems

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Concrete Reinforcement Accessories & Fibers (IMADAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Concrete Pipe, Box Culverts & Drainage Structures (IMADAAAD)

Keywords

• Plastic formwork systems
• Concrete construction products
• Modular construction formwork
• Ventilated foundation systems
• Concrete slab formwork

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plastic Formwork Systems Sales: Sale of modular plastic formwork products (Wall Panel, Corner Panel, Round Columns, Square Columns) and foundation systems. Products are sold directly to construction companies, builders, and developers. Revenue is generated through product sales with pricing based on project specifications and volume.
2. Infrastructure Solutions Sales: Sale of infrastructure products including drainage systems, water storage solutions, and wastewater management systems. Custom solutions for specific applications such as parking lots, service stations, and public parks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

CFS Concrete Forming Systems manufactures and sells modular plastic formwork systems made from recycled thermoplastics (ABS and polypropylene) for concrete construction projects. The product line covers foundations (ventilated crawl spaces, radon mitigation), formworks (walls, columns, plinths), slabs (lightened and bidirectional slab systems), and infrastructure (rainwater drainage, water storage, wastewater management). Products are reusable over 100 times, lightweight enough for single-person handling, and designed to reduce concrete consumption and construction time.

Product overview

CFS Concrete Forming Systems offers a comprehensive portfolio of modular, reusable plastic formwork systems for the construction industry. The product lineup spans four main categories: Foundations (Ground Slab, Sub Floor, Office Floor, Water Proof, Water Reserve) for ventilated crawl spaces and radon mitigation; Formworks (Wall Panel, Corner Panel, Round Columns, Square Columns) for walls, columns, and structural elements; Slabs (Concrete Slabs, Dome Slab, Vent Slab, Rail Slab, Sky Slab) for horizontal load-bearing structures; and Infrastructure (Rain Water Drainage, Drainage System, Water Storage, Wastewater Management) for water management systems. All products are made from recycled plastics (polypropylene and ABS), are reusable over 100 times, and can be handled by a single person without mechanical equipment. The systems are designed to work together and with standard construction materials like PVC pipes and wooden beams.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ground Slab Disposable formwork for constructing ventilated crawl spaces that physically separate buildings from ground, enabling radon gas mitigation and elimination of rising damp. For residential and commercial builders.
• Sub Floor Four-in-one plastic formwork system for ventilated crawl spaces with nine supports per element, offering high strength during installation and concrete pour. For construction companies and developers.
• Office Floor Ventilated floor system enabling crawl spaces as thin as 3cm thickness while maintaining structural stability, suitable for renovations and industrial buildings. For renovation contractors and industrial builders.
• Water Proof Recycled PP element for basement wall protection creating ventilation and waterproofing space between wall and backfill without requiring gravel. For builders handling below-grade construction.
• Water Reserve Recycled polypropylene formwork for creating tanks or crawl spaces in foundations, composed of 58x58cm support base and formwork element that reduces concrete consumption. For construction companies building water-retention structures.
• Wall Panel Modular plastic formwork system for building concrete walls, foundations, and columns. Maximum weight of 11kg allows single-person handling; made of ABS material and reusable for over 100 pours. For construction companies and concrete contractors.
• Round Columns First reusable plastic formwork for round column production, allowing quick installation and dismantling without releasing agents. Suitable for columns up to 6 meters. For concrete contractors building round columns.
• Square Columns Modular plastic formwork for creating rectangular and square columns reusable for multiple pours, offering 55 possible combinations with 60 KN/m2 resistance. For concrete contractors and structural builders.
• Corner Panel High resistance ABS modular and reusable formwork system for creating columns, plinths, and reinforced concrete walls with 80 KN/m2 resistance. For structural concrete construction projects.
• Concrete Slabs Recycled polypropylene modular formwork for lightening reinforced concrete bidirectional slabs poured on-site, enabling flat intrados, large spans, and up to 25% concrete consumption reduction. For commercial builders requiring large-span slab construction.
• Dome Slab Reusable formwork system for constructing bidirectional waffle slabs on-site with improved seismic performance, reduced self-weight, and large spans of 13-14 meters. For commercial and institutional builders in seismic zones.
• Vent Slab Recycled polypropylene modular formwork designed to lighten predalles as an alternative to polystyrene, eliminating soaking issues and requiring no vents. For precast concrete producers.
• Rail Slab Reusable formwork system for creating poured on-site unidirectional slabs with seismic mass reduction and creation of technical compartments. For builders requiring seismic-resistant slab construction.
• Sky Slab Reusable and modular formwork system for creating bearing surfaces for slabs, featuring light weight, high resistance, and early removal capability. For commercial slab construction projects.
• Rain Water Drainage Sectional element for creating high-capability dispersion and accumulation chambers for rainwater management and wastewater disposal. For civil engineering contractors and infrastructure developers.
• Drainage System Modular element made of regenerated PP for creating underground basins for on-site rainwater management, usable as lamination or infiltration basin. For site developers and stormwater management contractors.
• Water Storage System for cast on-site reinforced concrete water storage tanks with patented grille for PVC tube perpendicularity, customizable volume and shape. For water infrastructure and utility contractors.
• Wastewater Management HDPE element for percolation purification systems enabling wastewater distribution over percolation beds for natural microbiological treatment. For environmental engineering and decentralized wastewater projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Concrete consumption reduction up to 25%
• +3 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Geoplast: Geoplast is the originator of the Geopanel reusable plastic formwork system, the same product family CFS markets (Wall Panel, Wall Panel ART, Sky Slab, Dome Slab naming overlap). It is the closest direct competitor and likely licensor in CFS's portfolio, serving the same construction applications with recycled-plastic formwork.

Broad incumbents

• PERI: Global formwork and scaffolding leader offering a broad portfolio of wall, column, slab, and infrastructure systems. Competes with CFS in the same concrete-construction applications (walls, columns, slabs) but at vastly larger scale and primarily with steel and timber systems, with plastic options layered on.
• Doka: World-leading formwork manufacturer with a full range of wall, column, slab, and climbing systems. Serves the same end customers (commercial contractors, infrastructure developers) and overlaps with CFS in column and slab applications, though Doka is dominated by engineered steel formwork.
• Alsina Formwork: Alsina is a Spanish-headquartered formwork specialist offering wall, column, slab, and shoring systems across Europe, Latin America, and Asia. It overlaps with CFS in residential and commercial concrete construction, though Alsina's portfolio is much broader and steel-heavy.
• ULMA Construction: ULMA is a major European formwork and scaffolding supplier offering wall, column, slab, and climbing systems. Competes with CFS in concrete construction, particularly slab and wall applications, with a focus on engineered modular systems.
• EFCO Corporation: EFCO is a US-based formwork and shoring specialist focused on concrete wall, column, and slab forming for commercial and infrastructure projects. It competes with CFS in the North American market for concrete construction accessories.
• NOE-Schaltechnik: NOE is a German formwork manufacturer serving concrete construction with wall, column, and slab systems. It overlaps with CFS in serving contractors on commercial building projects, particularly in Europe, though with steel-dominant systems.
• MEVA Formwork Systems: MEVA offers wall, column, slab, and specialty formwork systems globally. It is comparable to CFS in serving concrete contractors for wall and column pours, though it predominantly competes in steel and engineered-wood systems with broader product breadth.
• Hünnebeck (BrandSafway): Hünnebeck is part of BrandSafway and supplies formwork, scaffolding, and access solutions across Europe and globally. It targets the same concrete contractor base and overlaps in wall, column, and slab forming applications.

Regional players

• Wall Ties & Forms: Wall Ties & Forms is a US specialty formwork supplier focused on concrete wall, column, and foundation forming systems for residential and light commercial construction. It is a comparable competitor in the same North American foundation and wall forming niche as CFS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/concrete-formwork-systems-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about CFS CONCRETE FORMING SYSTEMS INC.