Crest Precast Concrete: November 2015

Precast Restrooms for Ottawa National Forest from Crest Precast

Ottawa National Forest

These restrooms were placed in the Ottawa National Forest in Gogebic County, Ironwood MI. These dual restrooms were installed by a contractor, Howard Brothers Inc. Each building weighted approximately 54,000 pounds. The walls have barn wood texture with the precast roof being a slate texture. We are very proud of this unique job and pleased to work with Howard Brothers Inc. Crest Precast Concrete, La Crescent, MN.

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Kansas Storm Shelters by Crest Precast Concrete

These 12 each 44 person tornado shelters were installed in Wichita for local Air Force base. This is a new Model useful for community or mobile home park sites. No footings or tie downs are required to meet EF 5 requirements.

Precast construction is fast and affordable. Crest Precast Concrete , a Minnesota based company is a certified NPCA and PCI precast plant with full time quality control department.

Crest Precast is proud of our products used to protect the military and their families and support their mission and dedication.

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Crest Precast Concrete installs 100+ person Storm Shelter

APPLETON, Wis. ---

Construction is underway on a large-scale tornado shelter behind Secura Insurance's new branch off Calumet Street.

When finished, the shelter will be able to protect 140 people from an F-5 tornado.

Kurt Domabyl with Crest Precast Concrete, says most of their work takes place in states like Illinois, Alabama, Texas, and Kansas. Recently they're receiving more projects in Wisconsin.

"We've been getting more and more calls," he says. "Because the tornadoes seem to be more and more frequent."

Wisconsin averages 23 tornadoes per year. So far, our region has seen 5. There does not appear to be a recent increase from year to year, but Domabyl says more companies are looking to protect their workforce.

"Coming over here and now having a lower level to take shelter, we decided that it was very important that our associates had the piece of mind that they had a shelter to go to in the event of a tornado," says Secura Facilities Manager Clint Dusenbery.

The shelters can hold up to 250 people, and range in price from $5,000 to $80,000.
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Large Grease Interceptor | Crest Precast Concrete

Large Grease Interceptor

Large Grease Interceptor, 15,000 Gallons, 52,000lbs Per Pick, Total Weight 104,000lbs

UW- La Crosse Student Center, Zimmerman Plumbing

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Frac Sand Bunker Constructed by Crest Precast Concrete

Frac Sand Bunker Constructed in Western Wisconsin for storing dried sand. Two bunks with dual bays 16' x 32' x 80' and 30,000 cubic foot per bay. Has a frost footing and roof is attached to armoured precast walls.

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Storm Shelter Leaders | Crest Precast Concrete, La Crescent MN

Storm Shelter Leaders

One popular item sold online is an above ground storm shelter. The company got into the business three years ago after noticing manufacturing competition was slim in the Midwest.

Mader said any precast company could sell storm shelters with two key components in place - the marketing and to sell the product and engineering team in place to make certain the final product can withstand the force of an EF5 tornado. Engineering is important since it helps determine if a certain size building won't overturn or disintegrate when faced with 250-mile-per-hour winds.

The company has seen an increased need for tornado shelters over the years and manufactures both residential and commercial shelters. The 8 person shelter capacity residential units look similar to garden sheds and are seamless except for the triple-locked door. It also features a small escape hatch should a tree or car become lodged up against it during a storm. The door swings in, making it easier to escape into when high winds approach.

The demand for commercial storm shelters has also increased. Crest Precast manufactures units large enough to house 250 people. In 2014, the company built GSI Group LLC, a grain storage manufactured three 250-person storm shelters. In addition, BACF Corporation ordered its second and Caterpillar ordered its 26th. Large corporations are requesting storm shelters to protect employees while at work.

"We're really excited that we're a leader in manufacturing tornado shelters," he said, "We really think by being first, we're going to get future business."

Reprinted from Precast, Inc Jan/Feb 2015 Issue.