Crom
Prestressed concrete tank design, construction, and restoration.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | investor investor | €0.0 | round |
* | N/A | Buyout | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
CROM, LLC is a provider of water infrastructure solutions, specializing in the design, construction, and maintenance of prestressed concrete tanks for water and wastewater facilities. Founded in 1953 by J.M. Crom, Sr., Ted Crom, Jack Crom, Jr., and Frank Bertie in Gainesville, Florida, the company aimed to perfect the techniques for building tanks with composite walls. Their work led to the development of a system using a water-tight steel shell encased in shotcrete, wrapped in prestressed wire, and covered with another layer of shotcrete.
Since its inception, CROM has constructed over 4,800 tanks, with capacities ranging from 35,000 to over 30,000,000 gallons. The company operates on a design-build model, managing all phases of a project from engineering to construction. Its client base includes municipalities, private utilities, and industrial customers, primarily in the United States and select international locations. Revenue is generated from new tank construction and a growing services division.
The company's offerings are divided into two main areas: the tank division and the construction services division, known as CROM Coatings and Restorations (CCR). The tank division focuses on building new prestressed concrete tanks that adhere to AWWA D110 and ACI 372 standards. The services division specializes in the restoration of aging infrastructure, offering services such as durability inspections, high-performance coatings, structural repairs using shotcrete, crack and leak injection, and carbon-fiber reinforcement. The company is headquartered in Gainesville, Florida, and has several other offices in the U.S. In 2025, the private equity firm Frontenac recapitalized the company.
Keywords: prestressed concrete tanks, water infrastructure, wastewater treatment, tank construction, infrastructure restoration, shotcrete repair, structural solutions, high-performance coatings, water storage, tank design, concrete tank maintenance, civil engineering, AWWA D110, composite wall tanks, leak injection, carbon-fiber reinforcing, water facilities, industrial storage, tank inspection, design-build contractor