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Creative Pultrusions, Inc. Acquires Tower Tech

Creative Pultrusions, Inc. (CPI) is pleased to announce its successful family of companies with the strength of resources they provide.”
acquisition of Tower Tech (TT) on August 15th, 2017. TT will be a
division under CPI, a subsidiary of Hill & Smith Holdings PLC. Shane E. Weyant, CEO/President of CPI, commented, “We are excited
TT, a cooling tower manufacturer, was founded in 1985. Since to announce this acquisition and look forward to incorporating the
then it has grown in to an established mid-sized manufacturer that Tower Tech product line offerings into our composite product family.
offers innovative cooling towers that are easy to install, provide TT products and manufacturing are a perfect fit for CPI’s strategic
ultra-low operating costs, exhibit excellent maintenance and safety focus and growth moving forward with our global composite group.
characteristics, have unmatched redundancy, and maintain a long We commend TT and their employees for their success in developing
service life. To date, TT has sold more than 2,500 factory assembled TT products over the years, and we welcome the entire TT team
modular cooling towers. to our group. We are thankful that they chose CPI to expand the
CPI has manufactured custom fiberglass reinforced polymer (FRP) reputation they have developed over the years. CPI looks forward to
cooling tower profiles for TT for twenty years. The acquisition will the opportunity TT has brought forth as we pursue our vision to take
position CPI and TT to increase market share and revenue. composite engineered systems and solutions to the end market.”
Mathu Solo, Vice-President of Operations & Administration of TT,
commented, “As a valued supplier for many years, CPI has provided Established in 1973, Creative Pultrusions is located in Alum
the highest quality components that have helped make our product Bank, Pennsylvania, and is a subsidiary of Hill & Smith Holdings
the premier cooling tower in the industry. Now as the new owner of PLC, an international group with leading positions in the design,
TT, I am excited for the opportunity to expand our business through manufacture, and supply of infrastructure products and galvanizing
new product development. Our commitment to improvement services to global markets. It serves its customers from facilities
and efficiency will provide increased success and value for our principally in Australia, France, India, Norway, Sweden, UK and
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Link-Belt TCC-1100 Operates Under Bridge
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In order to operate under tight bridge clearances for a project caisson portion of construction. A lighter capacity crane would
in Colorado, the Washington-based Malcolm Drilling Company is have required a longer, higher boom than would fit under the old
utilizing the low overhead clearances of a Link-Belt 110-ton (100- bridge girders of the original bridge. In some cases the boom head
mt) TCC-1100. For Malcolm Drilling, construction consisted of of the TCC-1100 was as close as 9 in (22.86 cm) to the old bridge’s
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lowering a rebar cage into the shaft, and filling with concrete each Malcolm Drilling Superintendent, Todd Williams said he spent
day. In total, 26 caissons were drilled and filled to hold up pier caps considerable time and effort studying crane options before
for the new bridge. Once finished, the new Grand Avenue Bridge in deciding upon the TCC-1100 for this job. The working jobsite for
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Concrete piers for the eventual bridge superstructure will rest 1100s boom tip, load capacity and height specifications played
above the 54 ft. (16.4 m) deep caissons. The TCC-1100 lifts and an integral part in Williams’ decision to choose the Link-Belt.
maneuvers a 56,000 lb. (25 401.1 kg) Leffer VRM2200 oscillator
underneath the 36 ft. clearance of the existing bridge complete the (continued on Page 106)

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(Continued from Page 104)

Bridge

Access under the existing bridge was another major
challenge for Malcolm. “We are constrained with no
extra room to move, get the drill spoils out of the way,
get the rebar cages to the Link-Belt crane, or to even
physically swing and work around ourselves. With
so much equipment in such a small space it means
watching each other’s back continually, especially
as the concrete was poured after the rebar cages
are placed. While pouring continued, the oscillator
worked the casings up until the TCC-1100 grabbed and
lifted them out of the way.”
Malcolm Drilling became acquainted with the Link-
Belt telecrawler cranes on a project in Wisconsin.
“We fell in love with their capabilities and what they
could do for this type of work,” said Williams. “It has
the mobility to walk around where you need to go at
any time and is able to telescope the boom in and out
- for what we do, it’s perfect.”
The new bridge is scheduled to be completed in
May of 2018 and will help alleviate traffic congestion
into downtown Glenwood Springs, coming off of the
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Renovated Wrightsville Beach Marina Ignites
Sense of Pride In the Local Community

When Wrightsville Beach Marina and Yacht Club in North Carolina exception of the walkway along the seawall, which was built in
decided it was time to renovate their 100-slip marina they turned to timber. Timber docks have less draft than concrete, making them
Bellingham Marine, world renowned marina builder, for help. The ideal in that location.
ownership group knew they wanted a modern facility that would The concrete dock on the exterior achieved the requirement for
be a source of pride. They also knew their site had several unique wave protection as well as moorage for larger vessels. The interior
demands that needed to be addressed to ensure the long-term concrete walkways provided strength and enhanced the overall
success of the marina. user experience on the docks.
Located on a bustling Intracoastal Waterway, Wrightsville Beach The marina chose the same Ipe hardwood timber used on the docks
Marina needed wave protection. The marina also wanted to be to build a walkway along the shoreline, ultimately tying the land and
able to welcome large yachts. The owners were attracted to the waterside together. They also asked Bellingham to design a custom
visual appeal of traditional timber docks but were concerned about handrail with inlaid lighting to add another layer of visual appeal.
the timber dock’s ability to knock down the waves generated by the Mark Johnson, General Manager of Bellingham Marine’s timber
waterway’s heavy boat traffic. division said, “A hybrid approach to the construction of the docks
There was also a concern about water depth along the seawall. offered the best solution for the marina’s needs. The mix of materials
In an extreme low tide event, timber would have the advantage. created a high-end look that is stunning; everyone is really pleased
Bellingham Marine’s timber docks have a shallow 6-inch draft with how well it turned out.”
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Dawes Crane Moves Memorial
Phantom F-4 Jet Fighter

A crane operator from Dawes Rigging & Crane Rental maneuvered International Airport in Milwaukee, where it would stand as a
the Link-Belt crane into place. The weight of the plane was memorial for those who have served and to represent his courage,
transferred from its display pedestal to the crane’s extended boom. sacrifice, and leadership.
The pedestal’s bolts were released one by one. With the last, the Moving a 26,000-pound plane is not a simple task. But gradually,
aircraft lurched free, and was briefly “airborne” once again. Sijan Rozina assembled a team of contractors to make it happen.
This moment of flight was perhaps the most poignant nod to U.S. Each donated their time and effort to the task. Dawes Rigging &
Air Force Captain Lance P. Sijan. He was an exceptional young man Crane Rental, a member of the ALL Family of Companies, was a
who was lost to his family and friends in the Vietnam War at the age proud part of this team.
of 25. But his story of determination and dedication endures. Planning began last summer. Dawes Sales Manager Joe Ruddell
For more than two decades, at 440th Airlift Wing of the Air Force would pilot the team that would lift the plane, load it onto a flatbed
Reserve in Milwaukee, Capt. Sijan had been honored with a truck, transport it through a shallow tunnel, and then lift and set it
decommissioned, dedicated McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom jet onto the foundation in the new plaza. Dawes’ Link-Belt HTC 86100-
fighter—a replica of the plane he was in when he went down. Then XL truck crane, with a 110-USt capacity, was chosen for the job
the 440th moved to Fort Bragg in North Carolina. It was important along with a 53-foot Manac expandable trailer from DST Inc. (Dawes
to Sijan’s sister, Janine Sijan Rozina, to keep Lance’s story alive Specialized Transport). With its combination of maneuverability
and the symbol that represented him in his home state. Through and strength, the HTC 86100-XL was able to get close enough to the
her dedication and persistence, she was able to get the plane pedestals in both locations.
relocated to a new plaza at the entrance of the General Mitchell
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(Continued from Page 110) “We are extremely proud to be part of a community that recognizes
individuals like Lance, and have been privileged to count ourselves
Dawes Crane as part of the team who made this project possible,” Ruddell said.

On a rainy, windy moving day, the truck maneuvered through a Capt. Sijan was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in 1976.
tunnel that was so tight, the plane barely fit through, even with Part of the medal’s citation reads, “Captain Sijan’s extraordinary
folded wings—an 18-foot-high space, 16.5 feet of it occupied by the heroism and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty at the
jet. The team proceeded carefully, mindful of the legacy of the man cost of his life are in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S.
and his memorial. Once they reached the plaza, the Link-Belt lifted Air Force… .”
the jet off the trailer and, with precision, set it onto its new pedestal,
where it was bolted into place. Onlookers, including veterans and The F-4C Phantom is poised to honor Sijan’s memory in perpetuity,
schoolchildren, were taken by the enormity of both the plane and thanks in part to The ALL Family and a sister who wouldn’t give up.
what it represents.
In a May 17 interview with the Milwaukee Independent, Sijan About ALL
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