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StressCrete Group Introduction

August 07, 2024

As part of StressCrete Group's 70th Anniversary, we re-aligned ourselves by putting forward a fresh Purpose, Vision, and Values. 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.

2024: Welcoming a New Year Newsletter

February 15, 2024

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.

Read our newsletter to learn more about everything happening in 2024.

Celebrating 70 Years - 2023 Newsletter

January 16, 2023

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.

Read our newsletter to learn more about how we're marking the 70th anniversary.

StressCrete Group Announces Senior Company Leadership Team

November 11, 2022

To transition into the next phase of growth, StressCrete Group announces the appointment of Senior Executive Leadership team.

Introducing the Square Non-Tapered (Wood Grained) Pole

February 24, 2022

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.

City of Fredericksburg - Main Street Revitalization Case Study

January 27, 2022

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.

StressCrete Group Introduces an Electric Vehicle Charging Station Embedded Inside Concrete Pole, Leverages FLO as Charging Station Supplier

July 15, 2021

BURLINGTON, ON - StressCrete Group, manufacturers of spun concrete poles and light fixtures operating across North America, announced today the launch of their revolutionary new product, the VoltLock. The VoltLock is a concealed Level II Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station built into StressCrete’s popular Alexander pole. It provides a discrete and convenient way for EV owners to charge their cars.

Introducing the Dual CCT LED

May 27, 2021

King Luminaire has developed a Dual CCT variation of our P4 advanced LED Optical system. With the ability to remotely change the color tuning of the luminaire, utilizing your preferred control system, to change from turtle-friendly amber to white and back again without costly and time-consuming manual maintenance.

Introducing the Garrison Security Bollard

April 13, 2021

StressCrete has developed a security bollard solution without sacrificing any aesthetic beauty. Engineered using Finite Element Analysis to resist the impact of a 5,070 lb pickup truck travelling at 50 mph., the Garrison security bollard is based aesthetically on the standard Silhouette bollards allowing for a seamless transition from decorative to security bollards without drawing attention.

City of Keosauqua - Utility Distribution Pole Upgrade Case Study

November 10, 2020

The City of Keosauqua, Iowa was frustrated by the constant cycle of repairs and replacements required to maintain their system of distribution lines on wood poles. To reduce maintenance requirements, the City of Keosauqua Light & Power Board divided the city into 10 sections to evaluate a number of infrastructure options. With a different option per section, the testing process was underway.

Spartan Sports Lighting Officially Launched

October 15, 2020

For over 60 years we have been servicing the sports lighting industry with our prestressed, spun concrete poles and steel cross arms. Now, thanks to the innovation of our talented team of engineers and the lighting manufacturing expertise of King Luminaire, we are able to complete our sports lighting solution.

StressCrete Group Corporate Video Update

June 25, 2020

Watch our newly updated Corporate video

York Region Colored Concrete Utility Pole Case Study

May 14, 2020

As part of the larger rapid transit expansion and roadway improvement project, the Highway 7 Boulevard Revitalization involved expanding the roadway to include dedicated transit lanes and improve traffic flow to eliminate roadblocks in the largest city within the Regional Municipality of York, also called York Region. In the course of this project, York Region seized the opportunity to improve the beauty of the corridor through the use of colored concrete utility poles over the standard gray.

Introducing the K423 Allentown

March 25, 2020

The K423 Allentown luminaire offers a new vertical prism lens and has a similar style to the K137 Yarmouth. Available with high performance LED engines, it makes for a perfect solution for city streets, parks, schools and commercial areas.

Introducing the K596 Clarion

January 30, 2020

The K596 Clarion is similar to the popular K595 Aristocrat, but with a more prominent top spinning. It's suitable for contemporary or traditional settings and features our high performance P4 LED engine and zero upllight. A perfect solution for city streets, parks, schools and commercial areas.

City of Birmingham - LED Conversion Case Study

January 07, 2020

The Council Members of Birmingham collectively made the decision to invest in the lighting infrastructure of the city’s neighborhoods and downtown core to improve nighttime visibility, safety, aesthetics and energy efficiency, while reducing maintenance costs, uplight and crime. Previously, Birmingham had a large number of High-Intensity Discharge (HID) fixtures that were not meeting the city’s appropriate lighting requirements and energy efficiency. It was a growing concern when it came to brightening Birmingham, Alabama. With the conversion to LED fixtures, the improved lighting has encouraged both citizens and visitors to enjoy city centers, neighborhoods and the surrounding environment.

More Than Lights and Poles - 2019 Newsletter

July 15, 2019

2019 has been a fascinating year with many exciting opportunities and changes. Read our newsletter to learn about how it all began, where we're heading, our new foundry, plus branding and marketing initiatives, and more!

Syrian Refugees Achieve Success at StressCrete

April 06, 2019

Saher Emmun and Mohamad Sido are amongst the 40,000 refugees who came to Canada from Syria in 2015-2016 of which more than 2,000 were directed to the Hamilton metropolitan area. Through the WorkLINC program at the Immigrants Working Centre (IWC), we held two job fairs where both Saher and Mohamad were hired. Saher and Mohamad speak of their experiences in Canada, their life with The StressCrete Group, and what they have to look forward to in this article of The Hamilton Spectator.

KingCast Inc. Begins Operations in Stoney Creek

October 19, 2018

KingCast Inc., a member of the StressCrete Group of companies, announces initial pour and operations online in Stoney Creek, Ontario. KingCast Inc. is pleased to announce commencement of operations in their new, 100,000 sq. ft. facility located at 695 Arvin Avenue, Stoney Creek, Ontario.

SCGPT Labs is NVLAP Accredited

March 13, 2017

King Luminaire Co. Inc. in Jefferson, Ohio is proud to announce that SCGPT Labs, has received its NVLAP Certificate of Accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 with the scope of Energy Efficient Lighting Products; Lab Code 600119-0, testing. "The accreditation process took almost 18 months and involved the development of dozens of specialized written procedures and policies."

King Luminaire OH Plant Expansion is Complete

December 06, 2016

King Luminaire is pleased to announce that we have just completed a facility expansion at our lighting plant in Jefferson, Ohio.