Reading Precast is a second-generation, family-owned company founded in 1973 by R. Timothy Achenbach and his partner. From its Leesport facility, the company manufactures precast concrete solutions for residential and commercial projects, with a particular identity built around its patented Redi-Dock vehicle access ramp. Its environmental efforts include a 550-panel photovoltaic system that has generated more power than the plant uses.
J&R Slaw, IncFamily-owned since 1979, J&R Slaw has built its reputation on careful precast work that can make a new bridge fit its historic surroundings. Based in Lehighton, the company employs more than 100 people in a 40,000-square-foot facility and is recognized by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute in three production categories.LEHIGHTON, PA
Nitterhouse Concrete Products, IncNitterhouse Concrete Products manufactures precast and prestressed concrete building components and structures from its Chambersburg, Pennsylvania facilities. Founded in 1923 by William L. Nitterhouse, the family-owned business is in its fifth generation of family ownership and management and operates a 127,500-square-foot manufacturing facility on a 105-acre site. It is a single-source precast provider serving construction projects in the Mid-Atlantic and beyond.CHAMBERSBURG, PA
Precast Systems, LLCPrecast Systems, LLC manufactures specialty precast concrete products at facilities in Williamson, Pennsylvania, just outside Greencastle. Part of the Nitterhouse Companies, it traces its family’s concrete-producing history to 1923 and is managed by fifth-generation family member Matthew Diller. The company also provides installation services for its products.GREENCASTLE, PA
Hampton Concrete Products, IncHampton Concrete Products, Inc. manufactures precast concrete products and custom railings from its Valencia, Pennsylvania operation. Founded in 1957 by Charles M. Knox, the locally owned company began with ornamental railing and expanded after acquiring Hampton Concrete Products in 1960; it says it has provided precast concrete products since 1957. Its history also includes in-house development of the Cleargress basement door.PITTSBURGH, PA