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July 2010
July Price Increase for Prefabricated Truss Bridge Structures

Prefabricated steel truss bridge structure price increase

CONTECH Construction Products Inc. announces effective immediately, a price increase for all of its prefabricated steel truss bridge structures. The price increase will be 14% for all Continental and Steadfast pedestrian and vehicular truss bridges.

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Welcome to the New CONTECH Online

Welcome to the new Contech Online

7.18.10
In honor of our commitment to provide the industry's best customer service, we introduce to you our new website, providing you with the information and resources you need at your fingertips so that you can get on with your day. Check out our new Knowledge Center and Design Toolbox.

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Amargosa Creek Underground Conveyance


Lancaster, California

The creation of the Promenade at Amargosa Creek - a 545,000 square foot development project comprised of stores, restaurants and medical center - created the need for an underground conveyance channel that would be easy to maintain, not erode, provide for infiltration into local watersheds and provide for a buildable site. A SUPER-SPAN™ plate structure was utilized for the majority of the channel alignment while a precast CON/SPAN® Bridge System was required to support building loads for the medical center. ArmorFlex® articulating concrete blocks were also used to allow for stormwater runoff to infiltrate and provide scour protection.

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Environmentally Friendly Solution for Forest Service

Environmental stream crossing concrete structure
Lutsen, Minnesota
The USDA Forest Service required an environmental solution with an open bottom to replace an undersized, deteriorating structure crossing Poplar River. The clear span allowed trout access for migration, ensured that the river remained clear of debris and also provided minimal disturbance to the surrounding environment. A 36 x 10 ft CON/SPAN® Bridge System, including precast headwalls and wingwalls, fit the requirements and was chosen.

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Skywalk Links Retail Development

Skywalk Links Retail Development
Dedham, Massachusetts
After five years of planning, Legacy Place - a 675,000 square foot open-air shopping, dining and entertainment center - opened to the public. A Continental® Gateway® style truss bridge was chosen to connect the parking garage to the movie cinema. The skywalk structure was designed with a roof system and open sides to be later glass-enclosed and a curved section to accommodate the difference in floor elevations of the two buildings.

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CONTECH Acquires Plastream Pipe Technologies

5.14.2010

CONTECH Construction Products Inc. has announced the acquisition of Plastream Pipe Technologies Pty Ltd, an Australian company based in Adelaide, Australia.

“Our success to date with the Plastream products has led us to see opportunities for the company and the product line on a worldwide basis...”

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