Lafarge’s Edmonton Plant first produced concrete pipe in 1972 under the name of Supercrete Precast 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 2001 Lafarge demonstrated its commitment to pipe operations in Western Canada through reinvestment. In the first decade of this century, Lafarge is initiating major plant upgrades by installing the best available vibration method production machine, dedicated meter concrete mixer, and new automatic steel reinforcing welding machine at the Edmonton plant. The results of these additions will be increased efficiencies and faster production.

Our customers will benefit by receiving better product quality with quick turn-around times.

Contact Scott Reid scott.reid@lafarge-na.com