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Workers perform various jobs on the floor of a precast concrete plant.

About NPCA

The National Precast Concrete Association® (NPCA®) represents companies in the precast concrete industry. From manufacturers and suppliers to technology companies and service providers, our members reside in the United States, Canada and around the world.

Founded in 1965, NPCA’s membership includes 600+ precast concrete producer members, 300+ supplier members and 16 affiliate member organizations worldwide.

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Programs & Services

NPCA gives its members a voice in shaping the industry’s direction and access to valuable resources to help their businesses thrive. Through technical support, advocacy, education, networking and business opportunities, we help move the precast concrete industry forward.

  • Workforce Development
    NPCA and the NPCA Foundation have funded grants at five U.S. universities to develop classes that educate students about precast concrete. They also provide access to internships, scholarships and in-person and virtual guest lectures.
  • Plant Certification
    NPCA’s accredited Plant Certification Program is recognized by state and local municipalities across the U.S., including 41 state departments of transportation. More than 380 plants were certified in 2022.
  • Education & Training
    NPCA provides a wide range of education and training programs through webinars, onsite courses, an Online Learning Center and the Master Precaster® program.
  • The Precast Show
    NPCA produces the industry’s largest trade show, which annually draws more than 375 exhibitors and 5,000 industry professionals.
  • Precast Days
    NPCA’s annual event is designed to raise awareness of precast manufacturing — educating local communities about precast careers, products and modern techniques.
  • Technical Services
    NPCA staff engineers are available to members and construction material specifiers to assist with technical guidance and resources.
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About the Precast Concrete Industry

Precast is the ideal construction material for projects that endure for generations.

Precast concrete is prepared, cast and cured in a controlled factory environment, using reusable molds, also called “forms.” Once cured, precast concrete manufactured products are loaded onto trailers, driven to installation sites and installed. Precast concrete is used in the construction and building sectors for infrastructure, residential and non-residential properties, and just about any other use that the imagination allows.

Precast Industry

NPCA provides reports, studies and other information that deliver a comprehensive picture of precast concrete and its vital role in the nation's economy and infrastructure.

Precast Products

Precast concrete products are the backbone of our nation’s infrastructure. Explore the wide variety of products precasters manufacture at the highest level of precision.

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