Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Concrete & Masonry Partner in Sudbury, ON
Established in 1952, Rainbow Concrete has been a cornerstone of Northern Ontario's construction industry for seven decades. As a locally owned and operated enterprise, we combine generational expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver certified concrete solutions. Our RMCAO-certified operations include ten production facilities equipped with automated batching systems and GPS-tracked fleets, ensuring precision and timeliness. With an in-house laboratory monitoring quality standards, we produce ready mix, shotcrete, precast infrastructure, and specialty products like hollowcore slabs.Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through milestones such as Canada's first geothermal pipe manufacturing facility. Backed by 70 years of regional experience and a team of engineering professionals, we serve residential, commercial, and industrial clients across Northern Ontario. Our environmental stewardship initiatives and community partnerships reflect our founder's vision of sustainable growth. From small renovations to large-scale infrastructure projects, we maintain the highest standards of product quality and customer service.
Services
Ready Mix
Shotcrete
Precast Products
Aggregates
Concrete Blocks
Mining Applications
Infrastructure Components
Packaged Materials
Landscape Products
Hollowcore Slabs
Details
- Year established: 1952
Highlights and features
- We offer 70 years of specialized concrete industry experience in Northern Ontario
- Our RMCAO-certified facilities maintain strict quality control standards
- We operate a GPS-tracked fleet for precise delivery scheduling
- Our in-house engineering team develops customized concrete solutions
- We provide comprehensive product testing through our dedicated laboratory
Associations and certifications
- Ready Mix Concrete Association of Ontario (RMCAO)
Services
Ready Mix
Engineered concrete mixes tailored to project specifications with guaranteed on-time delivery. Our RMCAO-certified production ensures consistent quality through automated batching systems and GPS-tracked fleets. Available in various strength grades for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
Precast Products
Custom-manufactured concrete components including septic tanks, retaining walls, and infrastructure elements. Our facilities produce standardized and custom-designed precast units meeting strict engineering specifications. Includes specialized products for mining and municipal applications.
Shotcrete
High-strength concrete application for mining and structural reinforcement projects. Our shotcrete solutions include binder cement for void backfilling and specialized mixes for underground construction. Delivered with equipment meeting industry safety standards.
Aggregates
Premium sand, stone, and rock products for construction and landscaping. Sourced from our Maley Drive quarry with quality assurance testing. Available in various gradations for concrete production, road base, and decorative applications.
Hollowcore Slabs
Northern Ontario's only manufacturer of prestressed hollowcore slabs for building construction. Produces insulated wall panels and custom flooring systems with enhanced structural efficiency. Meets CSA standards for precast concrete elements.
People
Nick Naneff
Founder
Nick Naneff immigrated to Canada in 1951 and founded Rainbow Concrete in 1952. He grew the business from a small block plant to Northern Ontario's leading concrete manufacturer before passing away in 2008 at age 89.
Boris Naneff
President
Boris Naneff assumed leadership after his father's passing. With a civil engineering degree from Carlton University, he has continued expanding the business since joining full-time in 1985.
Rade Brujic
Vice-President
Rade Brujic serves as Vice-President with over 25 years of experience in concrete manufacturing operations and management across Northern Ontario's construction industry.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve all of Northern Ontario including Sudbury, North Bay, Parry Sound, and surrounding regions with concrete products and delivery services.
Are your products certified?
All our facilities maintain Ready Mix Concrete Association of Ontario (RMCAO) certification with in-house laboratory testing for quality assurance.
What payment methods do you accept?
Please contact our Sudbury office directly to discuss available payment options for concrete orders and construction projects.
Do you offer delivery services?
Yes, our GPS-tracked fleet ensures timely delivery of ready mix concrete and precast products across Northern Ontario.
What is your experience in the industry?
With continuous operation since 1952, we have 70 years of experience serving Northern Ontario's construction industry with concrete solutions.
Reviews (4)
Zachary Sarlo
Jun 02, 2021
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Friendly staff and drivers. They were prompt and showed up exactly when they said that they would be there! Will use rainbow again!
Amber Reed
Jul 04, 2020
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Sudbury location isn't very helpful, rude on the phone and they make you feel like you're putting them out while trying to place a concrete order. Call Fisher Wavy instead!
Justin Faulkner
Jun 11, 2020
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We do work on site from time to time and the staff are always great. Long lasting local business, so you know your getting good quality products.
Jojo Paquette
Jul 16, 2016
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I don't usually like to put in a review but after this call i've made to Rainbow concrete i felt it necessary to rant! I always like to support Sudbury business before the large box stores but this one will certainly not be worthy of my time or hard earned dollar! I called for a price on a stone and it was very obvious that the sales lady at the other end was not enjoying her day or certainly not eager to serve a future customer! I always try to be very bubbly and appreciative of the service i am given to the person at the other end... but after todays conversation I will definitely be taking my