- In July 2024, EJ acquired certain assets from the Bremhove Group in Belgium which further strengthened manufacturing and product range in the EMEA region. This included the acquisition of Fondatel Lecomte, Hermelock, and Stora. New employees from Belgium, France, Poland, and the Czech Republic were welcomed to the team
- In May 2024, EJ acquired certain assets of American Foundry and Manufacturing Co., which was founded in 1888 and had a long history as a leading supplier of fire hydrants and related service parts for the City of St. Louis, Missouri. The core fire hydrant production was shifted to EJ facilities, to ensure continued supply to the St. Louis area
- In March 2024, Jensen Precast acquired ProGlass Inc., a fiberglass products manufacturer based in Shelton, Washington. This acquisition expanded Jensen's product offerings for the electric utility market, including utility vault covers, transformer pads, and looping enclosures
- In March 2024, Hole Products, a manufacturer of tooling and drilling consumables, and Rig Source, a provider of drill rigs and support equipment, announced a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to offer integrated solutions to drillers, enhancing customer service and product offerings
- In April 2021, Wieser Concrete proudly announced the acquisition of Minnesota Precast Industries in Rosemount, MN. The transition marked the end of an era for Brett Twining, who had led Minnesota Precast for decades and built a reputation for exceptional customer service. The acquisition expanded Wieser’s offerings, including large septic tanks (up to 40,000 gallons), alongside a variety of products for the agricultural, highway, commercial, and underground sectors
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Companies such as EJ Group, Inc. (U.S.) JENSEN PRECAST (U.S.) , Paul Mueller (U.S.) , Wieser Concrete - Precast Concrete Specialists (U.S.), and Terra-Vaults (U.S.) are the major companies operating in this market.
In April 2024, Jensen Precast expanded its electric utility product line by acquiring ProGlass Inc., a manufacturer of fiberglass products. This acquisition added new offerings, including polymer concrete handholes and fiberglass utility vault covers, to their existing range of precast concrete vaults and metal access hatches.
The countries covered in the market are U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
