Founded by George and Avis Bishop in 1996, family-run Get Real Surfaces makes architectural concrete finishes and precast concrete products. Its precast division operates from a 20,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in the Hudson Valley, and the company also mobilizes equipment for on-site work. The company describes its specialty as architectural concrete and identifies as a certified Women’s Business Enterprise.
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Southside Precast ProductsFounded by the Santi family in Buffalo in 1924, Southside Precast Products makes architectural precast concrete and cast stone for building and landscape projects. The company grew from producing foundation blocks into a 37,000-plus-square-foot operation focused exclusively on architectural precast stone, with in-house designers, engineers and artisans supporting custom work. Its Architectural Precast Association certification and projects for institutions such as Cornell University and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden reflect a reach well beyond its South Buffalo roots.BUFFALO, NY
Lakelands Concrete ProductsFounded in Avon, New York, in 1951, Lakelands Concrete Products manufactures engineered precast concrete for infrastructure and construction projects across the Northeast. The family-owned business has grown from making septic tanks in an old railroad roadhouse to supplying custom components for bridges, utility buildings, and major projects such as Buffalo’s new Highmark Stadium. Lakelands is a certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise and holds NPCA and NYSDOT qualifications.LIMA, NY
Woodard's Concrete Products, IncSince 1965, Woodard's Concrete Products has grown from a backyard Quonset hut in Bullville into a Hudson Valley precast concrete manufacturer serving septic, drainage, utility, and construction projects. The Zwart family acquired the company in 1966, and Woodard's now combines custom form fabrication with crane-truck delivery and a mobile mixer for work ranging from wall caps to large tanks. Its long-running specialty is practical precast infrastructure, including septic-system components and custom concrete pieces made for specific projects.BULLVILLE, NY
Universal Concrete ProductsFounded by Donald Faust, Sr. in 1967, Universal Concrete Products manufactures architectural and structural precast concrete for commercial construction. The family-owned Stowe, Pennsylvania company began with pavers and decorative masonry products and developed into a precast producer known for specialties such as stone- and brick-clad panels. It has more than 45 years of precast experience and works with project owners, contractors, architects, and engineers during design and budgeting.STOWE, PA