We are a family business focused on creating opportunities for our employees and improving the communities we serve. We are building the foundation of enhanced, more livable cities.
StressCrete Group services multiple market segments through four divisions.
Established in 1953, StressCrete is the oldest and most experienced manufacturer of spun concrete poles in North America operating from three facilities strategically located in Alabama, Kansas, and Ontario. From here, we serve customers across the continent with the broadest, most diverse range of made-to-order prestressed spun concrete poles.
King Luminaire produces a comprehensive assortment of high-performance outdoor luminaires, metal poles, pole arms, bollards, and site amenities. With an array of state-of-the-art LED technology, the most advanced technical knowledge available, plus state-of-the-art equipment, we aim to manufacture the highest quality product possible. With plants in Ohio and Ontario, King Luminaire is a North American leader in the outdoor lighting industry.
KingCast designs and produces zinc and aluminum permanent cast products, as well as expanding our reach to outside industries, such as transportation, energy, utility, and many others. Located in Ontario, KingCast provides a seamless flow from initial design and tooling, to cast products and powder coat finishing in-house with end-to-end machining.
Spartan Sports Lighting provides a complete turnkey solution for any application regardless of field type, size, level of play, or existing site amenities. Manufactured in the United States and easy to install, Spartan Sports Lighting is the high-performance solution you will be proud to put on the field.
At StressCrete Group, we provide every customer with the highest quality innovative products and work as a team to create and maintain life-long customers through world class service. Our goal is to offer our customers the highest level of service and technical support possible.
Purpose, Vision, & Values
Purpose
A family business focused on creating opportunities for our employees and improving the communities we serve.
Vision
Building the foundation of enhanced, more livable cities.
Values
- Civility: We treat each other with dignity and respect in all our interactions.
- Compassion: We take care of each other and our communities by giving our time and resources.
- Customer Experience: We provide a seamless and industry-leading experience to our customers.
- Diversity: We respect and value everyone for their differences.
- Innovation: We invest in our people, processes, and products and embrace technological change.
- Integrity: We enact our vision and purpose ethically, always doing the right thing.
- Legacy: We base decisions on the best interest of our people and the business.
- Loyalty: We recognize and appreciate employees that embody our values.
- Quality: We meet or exceed the industry standard of quality and performance with our products.
- Safety: We commit to prioritizing safety to ensure our people go home healthy every day.
- Sustainability: We manufacture quality, sustainable products that limit our environmental impact.
- Trust: We communicate, work together, and support team members.
Company History
StressCrete Ltd., a utility pole manufacturer, is founded. The company manufactures static cast tapered square poles that are considered upgrades from standard wood.
Manufacturing of the original poles ceases when the company invests in spinning technology, which not only enables them to produce a round cross section, but also vastly improves the strength and durability of the product. This transition also enables the company to expand into the regional market, manufacturing product for Southern Ontario and the state of Michigan. The product line grows to include power distribution, sub-station structures, hi-mast, sports lighting and strain poles, as well as the original lighting poles.
StressCrete Ltd. purchases Barratt Spun Concrete Poles, a company with a more decorative line of lighting poles, primarily servicing the U.S. market. Recognizing the growth movement toward traditional and historic outdoor lighting, StressCrete Ltd. designs and purchases molds that enable them to supply this demand.
StressCrete Ltd. acquires ornamental luminaire manufacturer King Luminaire Co. Inc., which is currently based in Jefferson, Ohio, to offer a complete lighting package. This substantially increases the company's rate of growth, positioning the company as a full service industry leader.
StressCrete Inc.’s concrete pole manufacturing facility in Northport, Alabama begins operations.
King Luminaire Co. Inc. completes a 25,000 square foot expansion of its Jefferson, Ohio manufacturing facility; housing a state-of-the-art powder coating system.
StressCrete Inc.’s concrete pole manufacturing facility in Atchison, Kansas begins operations.
King Luminaire Co. Inc. completes a 10,000 square foot expansion of its Jefferson, Ohio manufacturing facility, including a highly advanced LED lab. This lab allows them to manufacture all LED components in-house, making them an industry leader in LED manufacturing for outdoor lighting.
StressCrete purchases the equipment and other assets of Sky Cast Inc.
King Luminaire Co. Inc. adds a powder coating line to its Burlington, Ontario facility, allowing them to powder coat all of their poles and arms in-house.
King Luminaire Co. Inc. adds a gonio-photometer to its Jefferson, Ohio manufacturing facility which enables in-house photometric testing, expanding their photometric database and R&D capability.
King Luminaire Co. Inc. adds a Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) system to the technical center at its Jefferson, Ohio facility. The HALT system allows King Luminaire Co. Inc. to analyze and improve the reliability of their product by subjecting product samples to extreme operational stress. The repeated application of these stresses (heat/cold, humidity, and vibration) enables King Luminaire Co. Inc. to analyze and improve product design and manufacturing processes. This substantial investment helps them continue to produce the highest quality products in their industry.
King Luminaire Co. Inc. completes a 53,000 square foot expansion of its Jefferson, Ohio facility. This multi-million dollar investment offers a new state-of-the-art Surface-Mount Technology (SMT) system and center, added space for continued product assembly, as well as an expansion of both their technology center and quality control area. This investment allows them to continue their path of new product development and obtain growth objectives for years to come.
StressCrete Group purchases Primecast Manufacturing, a graphite mold casting company.
StressCrete Group acquires the assets of Ontario Foundry Ltd. a permanent mold casting company.
Primecast Manufacturing is rebranded as KingCast Inc., expands to include the assets of Ontario Foundry Ltd., and begins operations in Stoney Creek, Ontario.
King Luminaire Co. Inc. moves from Burlington, Ontario to the 100,000 square foot facility in Stoney Creek, Ontario.
Spartan Sports Lighting, a division of StressCrete Group, combines over 60 years of experience providing prestressed, spun concrete poles by StressCrete with the lighting expertise of King Luminaire Co. Inc. to provide a complete turnkey sports lighting solution.
StressCrete Group announces the launch of a dedicated Research & Development Department - VisionLab.
StressCrete Group celebrates its 70th anniversary.