Lafarge’s
Edmonton Plant first produced concrete pipe
in 1972 under the name of SupercretePrecast Products when Supercrete
expanded its precast prestressing plant
from 27,000 to 70,000 square feet and added
‘packer head’ production equipment
to make dry cast concrete products to 96-inch
diameter. In 1985 a three-station “vibration
under pressure” machine, and a box
station were added to produce pipe and box
sections up to 120-inch.
Pipe and manhole joints gradually changed
from grooved spigots requiring wedge gaskets
and lube to offset spigots using self lubricated
gaskets. In the eighties Supercrete
was acquired by Lafarge.
In
2005 Lafarge demonstrated its commitment to its customers in Western Canada
through the construction of a
brand new plant to deal solely with pipe operations. The latest technology in vibration method
production, meter concrete mixers, and automatic steel reinforcing welding machines has
been installed. The result of these and further additions will be an increase in efficiency
and shorter production times.
Our customers will
benefit by receiving better product quality
with quick turn-around times.
In
2005 Lafarge demonstrated its commitment to its customers in Western Canada
through the construction of a
brand new plant to deal solely with pipe operations. The latest technology in vibration method
production, meter concrete mixers, and automatic steel reinforcing welding machines has
been installed. The result of these and further additions will be an increase in efficiency
and shorter production times.