What Ohio Concrete does

Ohio Concrete, legally Ohio Ready Mixed Concrete Association, is a private, member-governed trade association founded in 1938 in Columbus, Ohio to advocate for the state's ready mixed concrete construction industry. It serves ready mix producers, contractors, associate members (cement, admixture, aggregate, transportation, fiber and service providers), architects and engineers, and a Concrete Futures cohort of professionals aged 21-40, with four regional promotion teams covering Northeast, Northwest, Central/Southeast and Southwest Ohio.

The association's product surface is a bundle of membership tiers (Active/Producer dues priced at $0.05/cubic yard, Contractor dues $500-$3,500 based on annual revenue, Associate dues $950-$2,000, and Concrete Futures at $50/yr), ACI certification courses (Field Testing, Strength Testing, Aggregate Testing and Self-Consolidating Concrete Testing priced $330-$850 with up to 50% member discounts), technical literature and publications, an Engineering Services Center, regulatory and legislative consulting, group-purchase benefits (Sedgwick workers comp, Riverside Energy, One Point of Care, Revolution Payment Systems), and event programming (Annual Meeting, Concrete Futures Summer Meeting, Annual Golf Outing, regional seminars, Excellence in Concrete Awards, and a continuing-education webinar series).

Revenue is a recurring mix of annual membership dues, certification and training fees, publication and merchandise sales, and event registration and sponsorship income, with no external funding, parent company, or public listing identified. Distribution is statewide Ohio through the Columbus headquarters, regional promotion directors, in-person certification sites in Columbus and Cincinnati, and digital channels including the ohioconcrete.org e-commerce shop, Member Directory (produced with E&M Consulting), Concrete Classifieds, and a Concrete Career Board.

Name

Ohio Concrete

Legal name

Ohio Ready Mixed Concrete Association

Website

https://ohioconcrete.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ohio Concrete is a Columbus-based trade association founded in 1938 that serves Ohio's ready mix concrete producers, contractors, associate suppliers, and young professionals through tiered memberships, ACI certification courses, regulatory and legislative advocacy, technical engineering services, and statewide networking events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Trade Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Concrete & Cement Finishing (EDAOAAAC)

Keywords

• Concrete industry association
• ACI certification programs
• Concrete technical resources
• Industry advocacy services
• Ready mixed concrete membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

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: Annual membership dues from multiple tiers including Active/Producer memberships (based on cubic yards produced), Contractor memberships (based on annual revenue from $500-$3,500/year), Associate memberships ($950-$2,000/year depending on category), and Concrete Futures youth memberships ($50/year).
2. Certification Programs: Revenue from ACI certification courses including Concrete Field Testing Technician, Strength Testing Technician, Aggregate Testing Technician, and Self-Consolidating Concrete Testing Technician. Pricing varies by membership status with members receiving up to 50% discounts.
3. Literature and Publications: Sales of technical literature including Technical Tips series ($1.25 each, $10 for complete set), Concrete Technician Manual ($85), ACI Field Testing Technician Workbook ($105), safety materials, and guidelines publications.
4. Events and Sponsorships: Revenue from golf outings ($250/person individual, $1,000/foursome, plus sponsorship tiers up to $2,350), Concrete Futures Summer Meeting registrations ($250), and event sponsorships.
5. Event Registrations: Fees for attending association events including regional seminars, annual meetings, and Concrete Futures programming.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ohio Concrete is a membership-based trade association (legally Ohio Ready Mixed Concrete Association) that provides industry advocacy, technical engineering support, and ACI-accredited certification programs to Ohio's concrete construction industry. The organization sells tiered memberships to ready mix producers, contractors, and associate suppliers, along with certification courses, technical publications, and access to regulatory consulting, legislative lobbying, and member-benefit programs (workers compensation, energy, healthcare, payment processing).

Product overview

Ohio Concrete is the Ohio Ready Mixed Concrete Association (dba Ohio Concrete), serving as a membership-based industry association and technical resource center for the concrete construction industry in Ohio. The organization operates as a platform of interconnected services rather than a single product, combining membership programs (Active, Associate, Contractor, and Concrete Futures tiers) with ACI certification programs (Field Testing, Strength Testing, Aggregate Testing, and Self-Consolidating Concrete Testing), technical literature and publications (Technical Tips series, manuals, safety materials), workforce development resources, and member benefits including regulatory consulting, legislative advocacy, engineering services, and networking events. The portfolio includes tangible products like printed literature and decals, event-based services like the Annual Golf Outing and Excellence in Concrete Awards, digital tools including a free Pavement Design Tool and webinar series, and financial benefits through workers compensation group ratings. Technical resources encompass a comprehensive document library, ODOT specification archives, and Portland Limestone Cement sustainability guidance. The association connects contractors, architects, engineers, and ready mixed concrete producers through its member directory, classifieds marketplace, and career board.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Concrete Futures: A youth program established in 1986 for individuals aged 21-40 employed by Ohio Concrete member companies, offering networking and professional development opportunities within the ready mixed concrete industry.
• Roger Jones Scholarship

Products and services

• Membership Programs Tiered annual membership offerings for ready mix producers, contractors, associate suppliers, and young professionals (21-40) in Ohio's concrete industry.
• ACI Certification Programs Accredited ACI certification courses including Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I, Strength Testing Technician, Aggregate Testing Technician Level 1, and Self-Consolidating Concrete Testing Technician, offered at member discounts of up to 50%.
• Technical Tips Series A 17-publication technical reference series for concrete construction professionals, available individually at $1.25 or as a complete set for $10.00.
• Concrete Technician Manual Study guide workbook for the Concrete Technician Level 2 review course, priced at $85.00.
• Member Directory Free print and online marketing tool that connects members with contractors, architects, and engineers seeking concrete industry contacts.
• Engineering Services Center Member-access technical support service providing troubleshooting, training, and project design assistance from professional engineering staff covering structural, design, construction, and pavement topics.
• Regulatory Consulting Services Member consulting services covering environmental policies, occupational safety, driver safety, Ohio taxation, insurance, and employment law as they relate to concrete construction.
• Legislative Support State-level lobbying and legislative representation on behalf of Ohio's concrete construction industry.
• Regional Promotion Services Regional demand-generation services delivered through four Ohio-based promotion teams working to increase concrete usage in their territories.
• Ohio Concrete Golf Outing Annual golf event for members offering networking and relationship-building, with individual ($250), foursome ($1,000), banquet-only ($50), and multi-tier sponsorship options.
• Concrete Futures Summer Meeting Multi-day annual networking event for Concrete Futures young professional members, featuring industry programming and access to Cleveland attractions.
• Excellence in Concrete Awards Annual awards program recognizing Ohio concrete construction projects across categories including parking lots, roads and intersections, interior floors, building structures, bridges, infrastructure, and decorative concrete.
• Webinar Series Online educational webinar series delivered by Ohio Concrete staff and industry experts covering concrete construction topics, with continuing education credits for live attendance.
• Roger Jones Scholarship Annual scholarship program providing $1,000 to $10,000 per year to support education for careers within the concrete industry, with application deadline October 15, 2026.
• Workers Compensation Group Rating Program Group purchasing program through Sedgwick offering members the highest possible group rating discount for workers compensation coverage.

Quantifiable outcome

• Members save up to 50% on certification courses
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Slag Cement AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026Joint webinar partner for Slag Cement: Enhancing Concrete Performance program on June 24, 2026, presented by Nick Brimley, Director of Marketing and Membership.
• Sedgwick (formerly CareWorksComp)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSedgwick provides workers compensation group rating program services to Ohio Concrete members, helping employers achieve the highest possible group rating discount for their workers compensation coverage.
• Riverside EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy efficiency program partner offering Ohio Concrete members discounted rates on energy bills through their Riverside Energy Program.
• One Point of CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare benefits program providing Ohio Concrete members with access to discounted healthcare services and plans.
• Revolution Payment SystemsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCredit card processing services partner offering Ohio Concrete members discounted rates on payment processing.
• E&M ConsultingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProduces Ohio Concrete's annual Membership Directory, managing advertising sales, creative design, and formatting. Contact: Ryan at 800-572-0011 x 119 or [email protected]
• Build With StrengthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational campaign promoting concrete construction. Ohio Concrete supports and promotes this industry-wide initiative.
• Portland Cement AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides technical resources including the Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality, research reports on Portland Limestone Cement, and industry standards support.
• American Concrete Institute (ACI)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOhio Concrete administers ACI certification programs in Ohio, providing field testing, strength testing, aggregate testing, and self-consolidating concrete testing technician certifications.
• National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides technical resources, pre-construction checklists, and industry guidance. Ohio Concrete supports NRMCA initiatives and programs.
• Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOhio Concrete participates in ODOT's Concrete Pavement and Structures Committees, contributing to specification development and updates including QC/QA standards.
• ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral ConcreteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting sustainability initiatives and carbon neutral concrete development in Ohio.
• Kentucky Concrete AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerState concrete association partnership for joint webinar programming on topics of mutual interest.
• Indiana Ready Mixed Concrete AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerState concrete association partnership for joint webinar programming on topics of mutual interest.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Concrete Sustainability Hub (MIT) / ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete: Named partner on Ohio Concrete's sustainability initiatives. Represents an emerging research/advocacy entity focused on carbon-neutral concrete that complements Ohio Concrete's traditional advocacy services with technical leadership on decarbonization.

Broad incumbents

• American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC): National trade association specifically for concrete contractors (a key Ohio Concrete member segment). Competes/overlaps in contractor-focused certification, networking, and advocacy at the national level.
• National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA): NRMCA is the national trade association for the ready mixed concrete industry, directly serving as Ohio Concrete's national-level counterpart. It provides technical resources, advocacy, and standards that Ohio Concrete distributes and localizes at the state level, making it the most direct organizational peer.
• Portland Cement Association (PCA): PCA is a strategic partner of Ohio Concrete providing technical resources including Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality and PLC research. It operates at the national cement-industry level with overlapping advocacy and technical resource functions.

Direct peers

• Indiana Ready Mixed Concrete Association: Another neighboring state concrete trade association also named as Ohio Concrete's joint programming partner. Operates as a direct functional equivalent to Ohio Concrete but for Indiana-based concrete producers and contractors.
• American Concrete Institute (ACI): ACI is the primary certification body whose programs Ohio Concrete administers in Ohio. Direct partnership for ACI certification administration makes ACI a natural peer on certification/standards activity, though it operates at a much broader national/international scale.
• Slag Cement Association: Industry association serving slag cement producers and concrete industry users, partnering with Ohio Concrete on a June 2026 webinar. Comparable in mission scope (industry advocacy and technical education) though focused on a specific material category.
• Build With Strength (National Ready Mixed Concrete Association program): National promotional campaign promoting concrete construction that Ohio Concrete actively supports. Directly comparable mission of promoting concrete usage, with Ohio Concrete executing localized versions across its four Ohio regions.
• Kentucky Concrete Association: Sister state concrete trade association explicitly named as Ohio Concrete's joint webinar programming partner. Both organizations serve ready-mix producers and contractors within their respective states with similar service portfolios.

Regional players

• Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA): Ohio-based association serving aggregate producers, which form a key Associate member tier within Ohio Concrete. Operates adjacently in the same Ohio construction materials value chain with overlapping membership prospects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ohioconcrete
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ohioconcrete

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