Helping Volumetric Concrete Producers Succeed
What We Do
Client Result Focused
With years of experience consulting with many Volumetric Concrete producers across North America, we understand that your volumetric mixer business is key to your livelihood and future plans. We work with each client to focus our work on the needs of the business tied to the results you would like to drive.
The Technical Stuff
Concrete Business Solutions will come alongside you, our client, to help you maximize your return on investment. Whether you're just starting out or looking to sell the business, we've got you covered. Our goal is to create mutually beneficial long-term relationships. Our promise is that we'll be there, as questions or issues arise, every step of the way.
Our Expertise
Concrete Business Solutions has the experience you need. Steve and Jerry have over 50 years of combined construction materials industry experience focused on the Volumetric Mixer space. As former lead executives with Custom-Crete, the largest and most successful Volumetric Producer in the industry, we have experience from startup operations to 100+ mixer-size operations.
About Concrete business solutions
Our Experience
After years in front of volumetric concrete businesses, we have elected to help others reach their goals.
- Steve Bond served as the lead executive for Custom-Crete for 15 years (2002 - 2016), the largest and most successful volumetric producer in the industry, under both Oldcastle (CRH) and US Concrete ownership. With over 30 years of experience leading businesses in the concrete products space he has experience in market analytics, strategic planning, business planning, operational performance, mergers & acquisitions, building high performing teams along with sales and marketing training.
- Jerry Gaubert has 25 years of experience with Custom-Crete including four years (2016 - 2020) as the lead executive under US Concrete ownership. His experience includes all aspects of operations including mixer design and fabrication, facility construction, safety, concrete technology, quality control, general management, team building and sales. Jerry served on the executive board of the Texas Aggregates and Concrete Association (TACA) as well as Chairman of the Volumetric Mixer Manufacturer Bureau (VMMB) for 16 years.
Our years of experience let us look at your market, business or project through the lens of the volumetric concrete producer. Talk to us today about how we can support your growth, limit your turnover, increase your margins and put you on a solid track to success and profit
Our Approach
Our service includes a comprehensive consult to help identify gaps and opportunities, a comprehensive report that includes a project plan with timelines and milestones, a cost analysis, and a schedule. We also offer a suite of quality products that will help you get there quickly and smoothly. That’s how we ensure your success.
Why Us?
The Volumetric Mixer industry is a niche business within the construction materials space. Being able to move your business forward or complete your project quickly not only gains you valuable time but helps you generate additional profits. This is done with real-world, hard-won experience, that can expedite your success.
Whether you are getting started, making a change or enhancing your operations, Concrete Business Solutions will help you maximize your return on investment. Our team of consultants perform detailed research and data analysis before presenting strategic recommendations based on your business goals, market and requirements.
Additional Information
Upcoming events
December 12, 2023 - Concrete Business Solutions will be working with ProAll Mixers to present an Introduction to Maintenance class - Keller, TX
December 14, 2023 - Concrete Business Solutions will be working with ProAll Mixers to present an Introduction to Concrete Technology class - Keller, TX
January 17, 2023 - World of Concrete - Find us there - Welcome To World of Concrete
March 14, 2023 - Con Agg Expo - https://www.conexpoconagg.com/
Client Testimonials
"As a mobile mix concrete supplier in the San Francisco Bay Area, we face not only the day-to-day challenges of running the business, but also the challenge of capturing the significant opportunities as well. With these constant challenges, even as the owner of the business, it's very difficult to spend the proper time needed to effectively develop short-term and long-term objectives and plans for growing successfully. Our decision to Concrete Business Solutions was a good decision. As a result, Steve Bond has given us clarity and support in helping us develop a strategic plan for growth and financial benefit which is already producing results." - Esequiel Sandoval, EZ Mix Concrete
"My partner and I had very little concrete experience and went into business needing to learn much about concrete but also a lot about how to strategically market and sell in a competitive concrete industry . . . . Steve Bond gave us a vision for the company that far exceeded what my partner and I were thinking. Steve was instrumental in showing us where to start, how to price and what products to go after . . . even more helpful in helping us develop new products, pricing strategy and overall business consulting. We could not have grown as quickly or with the same vision if we had not partnered with them." - Jordan Kamps, On-Demand Concrete
FAQs
Q: Is the volumetric concrete industry different from the ready-mix industry?
A: Yes and No. The volumetric industry is a part of the ready-mix industry, involves similar products and is impacted by similar forces. There are some differences in terms of equipment, product performance, costs, abilities and opportunities that you have to learn and leverage.
Q: Are there specifications for the use of a volumetric mixer?
A: Yes. ASTM, ACI and the VMMB have specifications for volumetric mixers and their use. General ASTMs for concrete and concrete testing still apply.
ASTM C685 - Standard Specification for Concrete Made by Volumetric Batching and Continuous Mixing (astm.org)
ACI - 304.6R-09(19): Guide for Use of Volumetric-Measuring and Continuous-Mixing Concrete Equipment
VMMB - Volumetric Mixer Manufacturers Bureau (VMMB) - The Gold Standard
Q: Do you offer on-site training?
A: Yes we do. We prefer to do our training at your site. It allows us to use both not only a presentation style of teaching but also a hands on approach with your equipment and materials.