In this episode of Precast Chalk Talk, President Hagen Harker and Human Resources Specialist Jena Peschang revisit the topic: What is Concrete? It also features a special guest appearance by Donny of Jon Halverson Trucking, Inc.
When to choose precast over tilt-wall
Concrete is a smart choice for exterior wall construction given its strength, durability, and resilience. And when it comes to using concrete, there are generally two choices: precast or cast-in-place.
As every project is unique, it is crucial to consider design options, job site space, speed of production, speed of installation, carbon footprint and performance to determine which option is most beneficial to your project.
How do you know which you should use for your project?
When quality is important, choose precast.
When schedule is important, choose precast.
When space is important, choose precast.
When aesthetics are important, choose precast.
When panel thickness and carbon footprint are important, choose precast.
When long-term costs are important, choose precast.
Learn more in this Technical Brief from AltusGroup >>
Mid-States Concrete Industries is a proud member of AltusGroup, an international collaboration of precast concrete companies dedicated to speeding and perfecting the development of precast technologies that improve the built environment. AltusGroup members work together to bring advanced technology to market, then compete against one another for work.
At Mid-States Concrete Industries, your project is a big deal. That’s why our team ensures that each project not only begins successfully but is completed successfully as well. Your project is unique. Our team will ask questions and listen to your objectives and goals so we can apply the latest design and engineering techniques to your projects, adhering to the strictest safety standards in the industry. As a Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Certified Plant and Erector, our precast concrete components are manufactured and installed according to stringent industry standards.
Have questions regarding precast wall panels or precast concrete in general? Our team is happy to help! Contact our sales team at sales@msprecast.com.
Mid-States Concrete Industries Acquires International Concrete Products
SOUTH BELOIT, IL - (January 9, 2024) - Mid-States Concrete Industries, which produces structural and architectural precast concrete systems, has recently acquired International Concrete Products, Germantown, Wis. Both companies specialize in precast concrete building systems. By combining the high-end architectural precast capabilities of International Concrete Products and Mid-States Concrete’s expertise in structural precast solutions, the combined company will provide its customers with new opportunities for total precast building solutions. In addition, what makes this acquisition unique is both Mid-States Concrete Industries and International Concrete Products are both multi-generation, family-led companies.
“The acquisition of International Concrete Products is an incredible and exciting opportunity for our teams and our customers,” said Jeremy Olivotti, vice president of sales and marketing, Mid-States Concrete Industries. “Mid-States Concrete Industries’ vision is to be the safest and most innovative precast building company, and the addition of International Concrete Products makes this a reality. Mid-States Concrete Industries is honored to have the responsibility of stewarding the recognized company the Bisswurm family has built.”
”I am proud that International Concrete Products will now become the high-end architectural precast division of the Mid-States Concrete Industries family,” said John Bisswurm, founder of International Concrete Products. “The similarities in both corporate cultures made this a natural fit to ensure the long-term success of both organizations.”
Both companies have long track records of partnering with their customers to find the right solutions for their unique projects. For nearly 78 years, customers have trusted Mid-States Concrete Industries, and for nearly 37 years, customers have trusted International Concrete Products. In addition, International Concrete Products is PCI AA certified, which represents the most highly complex certification level. This certification is for producers of highly complex shapes and has the tightest tolerances ever required.
”A combined Mid-States Concrete Industries and International Concrete Products absolutely adds value for our customers: an easier subcontracting process, faster product delivery, and a high return on investment,” said Hagen Harker, president of Mid-States Concrete Industries.
Mid-States Concrete Industries and International Concrete Products have worked on numerous nationally recognized buildings. For example, Mid-States Concrete Industries has completed projects such as the ABC Supply Stadium, Illinois CancerCare, Meijer, University of Chicago Lab School, Glenview Village Hall, Seneca Foods, Kenosha Public Safety Building and MIAD (Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design). International Concrete Products has completed projects such as Lambeau Field; The Univeristy of Chicago Computer Design, Research, and Learning Center; Manpower Group; UI Health Bruno & Sallie Pasquinelli outpatient surgery center and UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale.
The teams at Mid-States Concrete Industries and International Concrete Products will continue to work with their customers every step of the way on their precast projects, including preconstruction assessment, design and engineering support through construction and completion, now with expanded capabilities, to find the right solutions.
About Mid-States Concrete Industries
Since 1946 and under three generations of family leadership, Mid-States Concrete Industries has produced structural and architectural precast concrete systems that provide its partners with high-quality building materials with sustaining performance. Its mission is to help customers see the elegance, beauty, and value of building with architectural and structural precast concrete building systems. Their promise is a unique building design with sustaining performance, a truly memorable and meaningful place in which to live, work and play.
Proud Partner: Wright & Wagner in Downtown Beloit, Wisc.
Mid-States Concrete Industries is proud to serve as the precaster on the Wright & Wagner project in downtown Beloit, Wisc.
We provided precast components for five stories of the building, including roughly 76,000 square feet of Hollow Core and Solid Slabs; multiple floors of Precast Beams; multiple floors of Precast Columns; Wall Panels at both the parking level (with a form liner finish to match the first Wright & Wagner building) and stair shafts; four Precast Balconies; and multiple floors utilizing the DELTABEAM.
Precast concrete and the DELTABEAM were a fantastic building material that helped achieve the industrial aesthetic the building owner was looking for. All components were able to be left exposed and painted offering true design flexibility and aesthetic versatility.
Watch your inboxes for a detailed project profile, with input from both Corporate Contractors Inc. and JLA Architects, as well as Mid-States Concrete Industries; beautiful pictures of the project; and amazing video footage. We can’t wait to share the many benefits precast concrete provided on this project and showcase an amazing new multi-family residential building in the community.
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
“Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings,” Zuzu Bailey, It’s a Wonderful Life.
There’s something special about this time of year. It is a time of nostalgia, for sure, but also a time of hope. This is my favorite time of year to snuggle up on the couch and watch a movie with my son until he falls asleep. Then, I struggle to carry his almost six-year-old sleeping self to bed and tuck him in before serving as Santa’s good little elf and pulling the wrapping paper, ribbons, and gifts from my secret hiding space and get to work. Over the course of a few nights, I’ll listen to my cherished Nsync Christmas album and I’ll get all of not just Santa’s wrapping done but also the wrapping of all the gifts for our family and friends.
At this point in my life, I’ve been through more than a few Christmases, but this will be my first with my son in school with older kids. I know the magic and mystery of Santa only lasts for so long and I want to hold on to that as long as I can, but I want to make sure I am also instilling in my child the importance of love, family, friendship, and generosity. And not just at Christmastime, but all year long, because that is what is really important.
So, while you are drinking hot cocoa and eating Christmas cookies, waiting in line to meet Santa, or whatever holiday tradition you celebrate, make sure to surround yourself with love, kindness, generosity, and hope. At the end of the day, isn’t that what it’s all about?