The Helix Advantage
Category
Industrial
Application
Concrete SlabsConcrete Slabs on Ground with Rebar or MeshFootings & FoundationsConcrete Foundations on Ground
Owner
Zekelman Industries, Inc
Contractor
Raffin Construction
Original Design
12" & 14" Slabs on Grade: (2) layers of #7 @ 12"
Various Spread Footings: (2) layers of #8 @ 12"
Helix Dosage
12" & 14" Slabs on Grade: 27 lbs/yd3 + (2) layers of #4 @ 12"
Various Spread Footings: 27 lbs/yd3
Zekelman Industries, an independent steel and tube manufacturer, has announced plans to build a production facility in Rochelle, Ill., its 18th location. The company will renovate two buildings, with production scheduled to begin in fall 2022. The project is expected to create 100 to 150 jobs.
Based in Chicago, the manufacturer and its subsidiaries operate facilities in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Ontario, and Manitoba.