Why CMI?
Our 65 Year Legacy
As part of The Crane Group, CMI is the industry leading researcher and developer of plastic and composite construction materials which are used in marine construction, flood protection, subsurface barriers, retaining walls, water control solutions, and pedestrian bridge applications. We are committed to revolutionizing the industries we serve through experience, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Helping you to find the best solution to complete your project, on time, and under budget, is at the core of our business and the secret to our success.
Products You Can Stand Behind
CMI products are made using the best materials to provide high performance, long lasting, environmentally friendly, and cost saving solutions. Like most innovations throughout human history, there have always been "alternatives" which claim to be equal. Our patented technologies are expertly manufactured in state-of-the-art facilities to provide superior products of unparalleled quality.
Standing the test of time, many of our products have been installed and in service for decades. In addition to 3rd party testing and our stringent quality control processes, organizations such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Environmental protection agency, and U.S. Fish and wildlife have researched and approved our products for use in the development of our nation's infrastructure. CMI products are:
 High Performance
| Long Lasting | Environmentally Friendly | Cost Saving |
Grow Your Business
At CMI our greatest asset is our people. Throughout the world, professional CMI consultants are working with engineering firms everyday to bring performance, longevity, environmental benefit, safety and cost savings to their project designs. Our vast network of contractors, engineers and specialized experts helps us to ensure that the right people are involved in your project.
Engineers: We provide project support and value to your designs
Contractors: We create business opportunities and provide a wide array of materials
Owners: We help find the best solution at the lowest cost
Customers for Life
CMI believes in doing business the old fashioned way. Since our humble beginnings decades ago, our privately held and family owned business understands the value of a hand shake and knowing the first names of our clients. Working side by side with contractors, engineers and distributors over the years has helped CMI become the most trusted name in the industry.
Our success is a byproduct of putting the needs of our customers first. Whether you are a seasoned construction professional or just getting started in the field, let us show you what a difference working with CMI can mean to your business.
Experience and Support
With over 800 million feet of sheet piling installed around the world, and over seven thousand marine access installations in the U.S., our real world experience can benefit your project. Whether you are in the early planning stages, design or development stages, or looking to value engineer your project, we have decades of expertise to help you overcome the challenges you face. CMI's hands-on approach with our customers allows us to be involved as much or as little as necessary throughout the entire project.