StressCrete Group

Product Update: K813 Symphony Sr.

madisonc — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:00:53 +0000

Product Update

In case you missed it, our K813 Symphony Sr. is now available with both a smooth or radial spinning. To learn more our K813 Symphony Sr spinning options, click here.

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Product Update: K445 Sol-Lux Prismatic Glass Lens

madisonc — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:57:30 +0000

We would like to take the opportunity to inform you about an exciting, new product update. Our K445 Sol-Lux fixture is getting a new look – the prismatic glass globe! The classic look you love — now powered by LEDs and precision nano-optics — delivers enhanced performance, reduced glare, and minimal uplight.

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New Brochure for King Luminaire

madisonc — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:00:37 +0000

New Brochure

StressCrete Group is excited to announce that our King Luminaire brochure is getting a new look. Click here to check out the updated brochure today!

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K819 Dedham Sr. / K719 Dedham Jr.

madisonc — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 19:42:44 +0000

Featured Products: The K819 Dedham Sr. and K719 Dedham Jr.

In case you missed it, be sure to check out these fixtures from King Luminaire— the K819 Dedham Sr. and K719 Dedham Jr. pendants! These pendants are the perfect solution for all your roadway, street, and area lighting needs!

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StressCrete Group Introduction

Adam Epp — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 19:02:58 +0000

Welcome to StressCrete Group!

As part of StressCrete Group’s 70th Anniversary, we re-aligned ourselves by putting forward a fresh Purpose, Vision, and Values. We’ve also updated our Corporate Introduction video to reflect the current state of the company.

These are an important part of our history, defining the direction of the next phase of the company and inspiring the next generation of leadership.

Learn more about StressCrete Group – StressCrete, King Luminaire, KingCast, and Spartan Sports Lighting – in this newly updated overview and brand new Purpose, Vision, and Values video.

Whether you’re new to the company, have been with us for years, an employee, or a customer – we hope you’ll appreciate learning more about how StressCrete Group operates.

With manufacturing facilities in five North American locations, StressCrete Group produces an extensive line of high-performance LED decorative outdoor lighting fixtures, decorative spun concrete and metal poles, plus pole arms, accessories, bollards, and site amenities. We manufacture a vast range of products for many industries including municipalities, power distribution and transmission, electrical and communications, and sports lighting. We are a family business focused on creating opportunities for our employees and improving the communities we serve.

Building the foundation of enhanced, more livable cities.

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2024: Welcoming a New Year Newsletter

Adam Epp — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 17:53:56 +0000

Discover the highlights of the past year at StressCrete Group in our 2024 Welcome Newsletter. Get insights from both President Don Forbes and CGO Luke van Vliet, and delve into details about some of the major projects and company milestones our teams undertook in 2023.

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Celebrating 70 Years – 2023 Newsletter

Adam Epp — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 17:55:01 +0000

Celebrating 70 Years! From 1953 to 2023. To mark the 70th anniversary, StressCrete Group unveils a new Purpose, Vision, and Values to guide the company for the next 70 years.

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StressCrete Group Announces Senior Company Leadership Team

Adam Epp — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 20:43:15 +0000

Burlington, ON: StressCrete Group, manufacturers of spun concrete poles and light fixtures operating across North America, announced the appointment of a Senior Executive Leadership Team. Michael Schwenger Jr., Chief Executive Officer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Don Forbes to President and Luke van Vliet as Chief Growth Officer. Don and Luke will both report to Michael Jr., and together form the Senior Executive Leadership Team to guide StressCrete Group into the next phase of the company.

“It is an exciting time at StressCrete Group,” said Michael Schwenger Jr., “we have been through a challenging time, but have come out stronger than ever. As we formalize our senior leadership, I am excited about the opportunity the future holds. In 2023, we celebrate our 70th anniversary which is a huge milestone. It is amazing to see how far we have come and the many people who have supported us over this time. As the largest independently owned outdoor lighting company in North America, there is so much opportunity for us and a strong foundation to build on.”

Don Forbes has been with StressCrete Group since 2015 when he joined the group as Chief Financial Officer and oversaw the finance team. In 2019, Don was appointed to Chief Operating Officer and added Engineering, Customer Experience, and Human Resources to his responsibilities. With this announcement, Don will also take over the leadership of internal operations across StressCrete Group with a focus on the Group’s internal functions.

Luke van Vliet has been with StressCrete Group since 2011 and has held multiple market facing positions with a focus on growth. In 2016, Luke was appointed to Vice President of Sales & Marketing. In 2020, Luke was appointed to Chief Growth Officer and assumed Research and Development as an additional functional area. With this announcement, Luke continues his focus on external affairs and leads the development of new markets, products, and ventures to support the future growth of the Group.

About StressCrete Group: With manufacturing facilities in five North American locations, StressCrete Group produces an extensive line of high-performance LED decorative outdoor lighting fixtures, decorative spun concrete and metal poles, plus pole arms, accessories, bollards and site amenities. We manufacture a vast range of products for many industries including municipalities, power distribution and transmission, electrical and communications, and sports lighting. We are a family business that operates by the core values of honesty, integrity, compassion and respect to better the lives of our employees, their families, our customers and the communities we represent.

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Introducing the Square Non-Tapered (Wood Grained) Pole

Adam Epp — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 20:44:50 +0000

Striking a perfect balance between form and function, the Square Non-Tapered Wood Grained pole provides the look and feel of a wood pole with all of the durability and strength of pre-stressed spun concrete. StressCrete painstakenly replicated the wood grain line details to ensure that every wood grained pole has a realistic look and feel. Combined with the selection of wood-like color options, the wood grained poles will stand beautifully in any surrounding.

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City of Fredericksburg – Main Street Revitalization Case Study

Adam Epp — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:32:31 +0000

In anticipation of their 175th anniversary, the city of Fredericksburg, Texas decided that it was time to reinvigorate the main street corridor. Inspired by small towns throughout the United States, city officials looked back into their own town’s history to draw from the historical look and feel of the early 1900’s.

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