Greif is a major player in the concrete forming tube industry.
Greif is a $4.6 billion company. It is more than 140 years old and trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol GEF.
Greif’s entry into the concrete forming tubes industry—a story of acquisitions.
February 2019
Greif acquires Caraustar Industries, a 100%
recycled paperboard company with 14 mills
located across the US and 14 concrete
forming tube manufacturing facilities in the
US and Canada.
Caraustar’s products included:
• EasyPour™ Weather Shield™ concrete
forming tubes
• EasyPour™ Weather Shield™ Poligloss
concrete forming tubes
• EasyPour™ Weather Shield™ Professional
Seamless concrete forming tubes
• EasyPour™ Void forms
February 2015
Caraustar Industries acquires The Newark
Group, a 100% recycled paperboard company.
The Newark Group’s products included:
• Newform Weather Shield™ concrete
forming tubes
• Newform Poligloss concrete forming tubes
• Newform Void concrete forming tubes
September 2002
Caraustar Industries acquires Smurt Stone
Container Corporation.
Smurt Stone Container Corporation’s
products included:
• Jefferson Smurt Column Forms
January 2008
Caraustar Industries acquires Mayers Fibre
Tube & Core in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Mayer’s products included:
• Mayer concrete forming tubes
• Created and manufactured weather resistant
adhesive for concrete forming tubes
60”
6”
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Greif Construction Tube Locations
Arlington, TX
Bay Minette, AL
Chicopee, MA
Delta, BC
Denver, CO
Kernersville, NC
Longview, WA
Ontario, CA
Phoenix, AZ
Riviera Beach, FL
Salt Lake City, UT
Toledo, OH
Toronto, ON
Winnipeg, MB
York, PA
CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS
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The Greif Concrete
Forming Tube Family
of Products
www.greif.com
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EasyPour
™
Concrete Forming Tubes
Built to withstand the rigors of construction, designed to hold the full hydrostatic
pressure load of concrete in a single continuous pour*, EasyPour tubes have
earned their mark as a “go to” standard for demanding concrete projects.
FEATURES:
✔ Moisture Resistant Weather Shield™ Technology
Moisture resistant adhesive provides a more structurally
sound tube when subjected to moisture than a tube made
with non-moisture adhesive.
✔ Wall Thickness
Standard wall thickness to 12 ft.; heavy wall thickness to
over 30 ft.
✔ Poly Inside Ply
Offers easy stripping without form-release agents.
✔ Installation
Easily placed manually or by crane.
✔ Availability
Manufactured at Greif plants throughout the U.S.
and Canada.
✔ Private Labeling
Your logo available for maximum advertising and visibility
on job sites – standard or custom lengths. Low upfront
costs, reasonable minimums and a variety of paper and ink
color selections.
✔ LEED
®
Qualied
Made from recycled paperboard produced from our
own mills.
✔ Tube Strength
Handles extensive concrete vibrations.
✔ Full Range of Diameters
6” to 60”
Economical one-time
use with easy placement
– lightweight, easy-to-
store, handle and erect
*Pouring rate based on tube size and specic job site conditions
Perfect for Columns, Piers,
Pilings and Footings
Made from
recycled paperboard
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EasyPour
™
Professional Seamless
Concrete Forming Tubes
Combining innovative technology and knowledge-based engineering, Greif offers
builders, speciers, designers and architects a seamless concrete forming tube that
will meet their exacting standards for smooth columns. Provides a Class A nish.
For Jobs That Demand a
Class A Finish
FEATURES:
✔ Superior Aesthetics
Produces a unique smooth nish that is sure to please any
building professional. Class A nish.
✔ Moisture Resistant Weather Shield™ Technology
Moisture resistant adhesive provides a more structurally
sound tube when subjected to moisture than a tube made
with non-moisture adhesive.
✔ Convenience
One time use tubes allow faster setup for multiple column
pours with no cleaning, reassembling or return shipping.
✔ Installation
Easily placed manually or by crane.
✔ Specially Formulated Smooth Coating
✔ Tube Strength
Engineered to hold the full hydro-static pressure of a
continuous pour.*
✔ Unique Green Outerply
Let everyone know you are using one of the best tubes for
a Class A nish.
✔ Popular Sizes Available
✔ Available in 12” – 48” diameters
Up to 24ft. continuous length. Over 24ft., please contact
your Sales Representative.
✔ Form Stripping Instructions
Strip the form as soon as possible after concrete sets to
prevent concrete from sticking to the form. Ideal time for
form removal is 24 to 48 hours after the pour. Maximum
time to leave Professional Seamless forms on column is
5 days.
*Pouring rate based on tube size and specic job site conditions
No Manual Finishing Needed
Made from
recycled paperboard
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EasyPour
™
ProPlus
™
Concrete Forming Tubes
These high performance forming tubes are manufactured for tough jobs
and tough jobsites. They can easily withstand 72 hours of precipitation.
FEATURES:
✔ Extended water resistance (Minimum 72 hours)
Proprietary moisture resistant adhesive and specially
formulated top ply combination provides far greater
moisture resistance than standard tubes.
✔ Continuous Length Up to 28 Feet
✔ Greater Burst Strength
Engineered to hold the full hydro-static pressure of a
continuous pour for tubes up to 28 feet*
✔ Convenience
One-time use tubes allow faster setup for multiple column
pours with no cleaning, reassembling or return shipping.
✔ Installation
Avoid damaging inside portion of tube when installing.
Bracing: Make sure form is plumb. Brace accordingly to
best industry standards.
✔ Lighter Weight
Easier to handle and install
✔ Popular Sizes Available
Available in 12” – 60” diameters
✔ Form Stripping Instructions
Strip the form as soon as possible after concrete sets to
prevent concrete from sticking to the form. Ideal time for
form removal is 24 to 48 hours after the pour.
For Jobs that Require
an Industrial Strength
Concrete Forming Tube
Engineered to perform in the
most challenging job sites
*Pouring rate based on tube size and specic job site conditions
Made from
recycled paperboard
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FEATURES:
✔ Superior Aesthetics
Produces a unique high gloss nish.
✔ Installed Inner Poly Lining
Produces a smooth concrete nish without spiral seams,
eliminating the need for extensive manual nishing.
✔ Moisture Resistant Weather Shield™ Technology
Moisture resistant adhesive provides a more structurally
sound tube when subjected to moisture than a tube made
with non-moisture adhesive.
✔ Convenience
One-time use tubes allow faster setup for multiple column
pours with no cleaning, reassembling or return shipping.
✔ Installation
Easily placed manually or by crane.
✔ Strength and Tear Resistance
Engineered to hold the full hydrostatic pressure of a
continuous pour.*
✔ Availability
Manufactured at Greif plants throughout the U.S.
and Canada.
✔ Size Range
Available in the widest breadth of sizes in the industry – up
to 60” in diameter and up to 30’ in length.
*Pouring rate based on tube size and specic job site conditions
EasyPour
™
PoliGloss
Concrete Forming Tubes
Greif Easy Pour™ Weather Shield™ Concrete Forming Tubes are leading
the way in smooth concrete nish. Combining innovative technology and
knowledge-based engineering, all backed by signature customer service.
For Jobs that Demand Aesthetically
Smooth and High Gloss Concrete
Columns without Seam Markings
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EasyPour
™
Voids
Concrete Forming Tubes Designed for Use
in Precast or Cast in Place Concrete
Economical solution for oors, roof slabs, bridges, decks, beams
and pier construction.
EasyPour
™
Concrete Forming Voids
Can Result in Savings Due to Faster
Pouring and Forming of Larger
Areas and Reduced Amount of
Concrete and Steel Needed
FEATURES:
✔ Moisture Resistant Weather Shield™ Technology
Moisture resistant adhesive provides a more structurally
sound tube when subjected to moisture than a tube made
with non-moisture adhesive.
✔ Readily Placed
Can be placed either manually or by crane for larger
diameters and longer lengths. Rebar void saddles are
recommended to hold void form in position.
✔ Pouring
Conventional methods can be employed. For very long
forming voids, concrete should be placed with an elephant
trunk or similar means – not dropped on void tubes.
Concrete can be vibrated extensively without damaging
EasyPour™ Concrete Forming Voids.
✔ Available in a Full Range of Standard and
Custom Sizes:
• Standard outer diameters up to 36.90”
• Wall thickness up to .450”
✔ Availability
Manufactured at Greif plants throughout U.S. and Canada.
✔ End Closures and Custom Connectors Available
Made from
recycled paperboard
Inside
Diameter
Cubic yards
concrete per
foot of height
6”
8”
10”
12”
14”
16”
18”
20”
22”
24”
26”
28”
30”
32”
36”
40”
42”
45”
48”
60”
.0073
.0129
.0202
.0291
.0396
.0517
.0654
.0808
.0987
.1164
.1366
.1584
.1818
.2069
.2618
.3232
.3563
.3911
.4654
.6981
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Your Logo Here!
We excel at executing your Private Label logo
on our EasyPour™ concrete forming tubes,
giving you the opportunity to showcase your
company name and logo on the job site for all
to see.
Greif EasyPour™ concrete forming tubes
have been used successfully in thousands
of notable structures across the U.S. and
Canada. In fact, approximately one out of
every three construction tubes sold in North
America is a Greif EasyPour™ forming tube.
You’re proud of your company — make sure
your tubes have your logo on them.
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