Featured Publication

A $26.6 billion industry

The manufactured concrete products industry ended 10 straight years of growth in 2002, dipping slightly to an estimated $26.6 billion in sales volume, according to the 10th edition of the NPCA Operating Performance Report.

The decline of 2 percent still leaves the industry at historically high levels and is the second highest sales volume recorded in the 10 years of the report.

Combined sales volume is just one of many industry performance indicators revealed in the report, published in September by NPCA. Based on an extensive survey of NPCA members performed by an independent research company, the Operating Performance Report measures profitability, sales volume, expense management and other key indicators. Those results are compared to results from the past 10 years to give an overall picture of the industry. Results are segmented regionally as well, enabling precasters to compare their company’s performance against the entire industry and against regional results.

Industry Insights, a research and consulting company, compiled the data and produced the statistical analysis for the Operating Performance Report.

The 59-page Operating Performance Report is available through The NPCA Shop or by calling (800) 366-7731. Cost is $100 for members and $300 for nonmembers.