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Considering Stainless Drains for Food Production

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Stainless steel seems to be the ideal material for food processing facilities because of its inherent resistance to corrosion, cleaning chemicals, heat and bacteria growth. Plant managers prefer stainless steel grating instead of cast iron and galvanized steel because of the material’s longevity in corrosive environments.  Besides having these benefits, stainless steel has a shiny, […]

Made in America: POLYCAST® Trench Drain

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POLYCAST® is a leading American manufacturer of polymer concrete trench drains and high volume fiberglass drainage systems. Started in Fargo, North Dakota almost 32 years ago, POLYCAST® grew its line of drainage products and became an instrumental part of the U.S. trench drain industry. The company’s product offerings recently expanded after Hubbell, a multinational company headquartered […]

POLYCAST 600 Installation

POLYCAST 600 Installation Earlier in the year, I witnessed the installation of 40 LF (Linear Foot) of POLYCAST 600. The job was a new equipment storage facility located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania within earshot of the Pocono Raceway. The POLYCAST 600 is a pre-sloped polymer concrete trench drain system manufactured by Hubbell. It […]