sanderson concrete

What sanderson concrete does

Sanderson Concrete is a privately held Canadian precast concrete manufacturer founded in 1929 and headquartered in Langley Township, British Columbia. The company produces both standard catalog items (500+ SKUs including stair treads, planters, benches, picnic tables, bollards, parking curbs, game tables, washrooms, cemetery products, and masonry elements) and fully custom architectural precast concrete for window surrounds, wall panels, arches, signage, public art, water features, and historical restorations. Its manufacturing capability rests on three in-house mould shops using rubber, steel, and wood tooling, 3D design capability in Revit, Rhino, Sketchup, and AutoCAD, and a computer-batched concrete plant producing 35–45 MPa mixes reinforced with 15mm rebar and 6% air entrainment for freeze-thaw durability.

The company sells on a project-based, quote-driven model directly to architects, general contractors, landscape contractors, masons, municipalities, and home builders, with a dealer channel for weekend homeowners. Pricing varies by product category: standard items are unit-priced, while custom architectural work requires specifications for quantities, dimensions, finish, and timeline. Distribution is regional, primarily across British Columbia and Canada, with selected shipments reaching the United States (Florida, New York, California). Delivery of large items uses hiab or crane trucks. Marketing emphasizes trade-professional content (blog, technical downloads, case studies, professional-segment pages, newsletter) rather than consumer advertising.

Sanderson positions itself as the largest manufacturer of precast concrete site furnishings in Western Canada, leveraging 30+ years of stated experience and a workforce with 25+ year tenures in precast. Named customers include YVR Airport, the cities of Coquitlam, Richmond, and Surrey, Vancouver Art Gallery, Parklane Homes, and UniverCity. The company holds no disclosed patents, certifications, or external investment, and operates as an independent, family- or founder-controlled business with no subsidiaries, no M&A history, and no public listing.

Name

sanderson concrete

Legal name

Sanderson Concrete

Website

https://sandersonconcrete.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Sanderson Concrete is a privately held Canadian precast concrete manufacturer founded in 1929, producing 500+ standard and custom architectural precast products (site furnishings, stair treads, planters, bollards, washrooms, masonry, and public art) for architects, contractors, municipalities, and homeowners across BC, Canada, and the US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precast Concrete Manufacturing

NAICS

Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273), Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390)

SIC

Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272), Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

Precast Concrete Products (IMADAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Masonry Prefabricated Elements (Panels, Lintels, Sills) (IMADABAM), Concrete Pavers, Hardscape & Retaining Wall Systems (IMADAAAE)

Keywords

• Precast concrete products
• Architectural precast concrete
• Concrete site furnishings
• Precast stair treads
• Custom concrete manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Langley Township

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Precast Concrete Products: Project-based custom precast manufacturing for architectural elements, site furnishings, and specialty concrete products. Pricing based on specifications, quantities, dimensions, finish, and timeline requirements. Customers request quotes via website or phone.
2. Standard Precast Product Sales: Sale of standard precast products including stair treads, planters, picnic tables, benches, game tables, parking curbs, and masonry products. Products sold individually or in quantities with pricing based on size and finish.
3. Specialty Products: Specialty precast products including washrooms, outhouses (El Baño), cemetery products (grave liners), countertops, and custom signage with project-specific pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sanderson Concrete manufactures standard and custom precast concrete products for landscape, architectural, and civil projects. The company produces architectural precast elements (window surrounds, wall panels, arches, signage, public art, water features, historical restorations), site furnishings (benches, picnic tables, game tables, planters, bollards), stair treads and steps, parking curbs, masonry trim, washrooms and El Baño outhouses, cemetery products, drainage/utility products, pavers, and fireplace surrounds. Operations are based in Langley, BC, serving architects, contractors, municipalities, and homeowners across Canada and the United States.

Product overview

Sanderson Concrete is a manufacturer of custom architectural precast concrete and site furnishings. Their product portfolio consists of multiple distinct product lines that work together to serve the landscape and building construction industry. The core offering includes Custom Precast Concrete for architectural elements (window surrounds, wall panels, arches, signage, public art), complemented by Site Furnishings (benches, picnic tables, game tables), Precast Concrete Stair Treads and Steps, various Planter styles (square, round, rectangular, flared), Parking Curbs, Masonry Products (coping, lintels, window sills), Washrooms and Outhouses (El Baño), Cemetery Products, Drainage and Utility Products, Bollards, Pavers and Slabs, Fireplace Surrounds, and Historical Restorations. The company also offers custom design capabilities allowing clients to create bespoke precast concrete pieces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• El Baño: Precast concrete outhouse and washroom product line for parks and public spaces

Products and services

• Custom Precast Concrete Custom architectural precast concrete elements including window surrounds, wall panels, arches, and complex custom formwork for architects, contractors, and developers.
• Precast Concrete Stair Treads & Steps Precast concrete stair treads and steps including Roman Steps, available in exposed aggregate, sandblast, and broom finishes with optional tactile nosings, cast in lengths up to 12 feet.
• Precast Concrete Benches Concrete benches and site seating including Capilano, Garibaldi, Okanagan, Curved, Planta, Squamish Plaza, Cube, Estrella, and Sven models for parks, plazas, and streetscapes.
• Precast Concrete Picnic Tables
• Precast Concrete Game Tables
• Precast Concrete Planters
• Parking Curbs and Bike Lane Dividers
• Masonry Products
• Precast Concrete Washrooms & Outhouses (El Baño)
• Cemetery Products
• Drainage and Utility Products
• Bollards
• Pavers and Slabs
• Fireplace Surrounds & Mantles
• Public Art & Sculptures
• Water Features
• Custom Concrete Signage
• Historical Restorations

Quantifiable outcome

• Products can be cast in lengths up to 12 feet for stair treads
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Krol ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLandscape contractor that handled the on-site installation of the custom curved water fountain project. Coordinated materials, pulled together all materials required beyond the concrete itself, and handled on-site installation. Worked with Sanderson Concrete to deliver the finished project to the client's satisfaction.
• Bedard Landscape DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape design firm that collaborated with Sanderson Concrete on the custom curved water fountain project. Designer Vera Bedard visited Sanderson Concrete to determine the changing radii of the fountain and provided detailed hand-drawn plan and section views that were turned into AutoCAD drawings.
• National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA)minorOthersLong-standing member of NPCA. Sanderson Concrete supports the association and encourages architects and engineers to visit NPCA resources. NPCA produces outstanding articles and information for specifiers and precasters.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wausau Tile: US-based manufacturer of concrete site furnishings, bollards, planters, and pavers. Closest direct peer to Sanderson's standard-products and site-furnishings business, with overlapping municipal and architectural customer bases.
• Coldspring: North American architectural precast concrete manufacturer producing custom facades, site furnishings, and commemorative work. Highly comparable in custom architectural capability, vertical mould-making, and institutional/government customers.
• Smith-Midland Corporation: Public US precast concrete producer of architectural panels, sound walls, and site furnishings. Comparable in product mix (architectural precast + site products) and end markets (commercial, municipal, transportation).
• Bison Precast: Architectural precast manufacturer focused on site furnishings, planters, and custom concrete elements. Directly comparable niche: small-scale architectural precast with custom mould work for landscape and streetscape projects.
• Utility Concrete Products: Midwest US manufacturer of architectural and structural precast including site furnishings and specialty products. Similar custom-project orientation and municipal/commercial customer base to Sanderson.
• RCP Block & Brick: Architectural masonry and precast producer serving landscape, commercial, and municipal segments in the Western US. Comparable product lines in masonry trim, site furnishings, and architectural precast.
• Techo-Bloc: Canadian manufacturer of landscape concrete products (pavers, walls, fire features, planters). Comparable landscape-concrete product overlap and Canadian footprint, though more standardized/consumer-channel oriented.

Regional players

• Permacon: Canadian manufacturer of concrete masonry, paving stones, and landscape products. Geographically adjacent (Quebec/Ontario roots) and a meaningful competitor in landscape concrete, though broader and more standardized than Sanderson's custom work.
• Anchor Concrete Products: Eastern Canadian precast manufacturer serving infrastructure, utility, and architectural markets. Comparable product portfolio (custom precast, utility structures, architectural elements) across a different Canadian geography.

Broad incumbents

• Forms+Surfaces: Architectural site furnishings manufacturer with a wider portfolio across concrete, metal, and other materials. Comparable in serving architects and municipalities for plazas and public spaces, though broader and more design-house oriented.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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