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New AltusGroup tech brief outlines precast wall sustainability benefits

February 24, 2015

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Brief illustrates how design and resiliency of insulated precast walls provides environmental benefits over time. BETHLEHEM, Pa. (February 24, 2015) — AltusGroup, a North American network of 19 precast concrete manufacturers, several International Affiliates and select Innovation Partners has published a technical brief outlining how insulated precast wall systems provide a sustainable exterior envelope solution […]

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AltusGroup adds Armtec as member to broaden availability of CarbonCast Enclosure Systems in Canada

December 9, 2014

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Sixth precaster to join in last 21 months, brings total to all-time high of 19 precasters; Armtec becomes second Canadian precaster in group BETHLEHEM, Pa. (December 9, 2014) —Armtec Infrastructure Inc.(“Armtec”, armtec.com), a leading Canadian manufacturer of infrastructure products and engineered construction solutions , has joined AltusGroup to manufacture and market CarbonCast Enclosure Systems in […]

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AltusGroup adds Spancrete to growing partnership of innovative precast concrete companies

August 18, 2014

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Fourth precaster to join in last 18 months, brings total to all-time high of 17 precasters; company to offer CarbonCast line of precast exterior walls BETHLEHEM, Pa. (August 18, 2014) — Spancrete®, Waukesha, Wis., has joined AltusGroup to market CarbonCast Enclosure Systems in the Midwest. Spancrete is the fourth precast manufacturer to join AltusGroup in […]

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New AltusGroup tech brief compares precast rain barriers and rain screen designs

July 29, 2014

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Brief illustrates how high-quality precast walls and fewer joints provide a highly effective system to eliminate rain and moisture infiltration BETHLEHEM, Pa. — AltusGroup, a North American network of 17 precast concrete manufacturers, has published a technical brief outlining how insulated precast wall panels can provide a robust and dependable rain barrier, contrasted with often complicated […]

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CarbonCast precast wall system specifications available digitally via SpecLink-E

July 16, 2014

Presence simplifies selection and inclusion of high-performance precast walls in specs BETHLEHEM, Pa. (July 16, 2014)—Specifications for CarbonCast Enclosure Systems from AltusGroup, a North American network of 17 precast concrete manufacturers, are now available on SpecLink-E, a sophisticated master guide specification system subscribed to by architects, engineers, and specification writers nationwide. CarbonCast High Performance Insulated […]

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Newly patented precast concrete piles reinforced with CFRP grid offer extended service life for bridges

June 3, 2014

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BETHLEHEM, Pa. (June 3, 2014) – A newly patented technology promises to dramatically extend the service life of precast concrete bridge piles by dramatically improving their corrosion resistance through the use of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) grid . U.S. Patent 8,677,720, “Precast concrete pile with carbon fiber reinforced grid,” describes a composite support structure with […]

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AltusGroup honors memory of Bertolini with donation to PCI Foundation

May 5, 2014

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BETHLEHEM, Pa. (May 5, 2014) – AltusGroup has donated $5,000 to the Prestressed/Precast Concrete Institute Foundation in the name of Mario J. Bertolini who passed away in February 2014 at the age of 79. Bertolini was president and CEO of Branford, Conn.-based Blakeslee Prestress Inc., a longtime member of AltusGroup, which is an international partnership of […]

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New AltusGroup brief details thermal efficiency of CarbonCast Enclosure Systems compared to conventional precast, cavity and EIFS wall systems

March 7, 2014

CarbonCast Thermal Efficiency Tech Brief cover

Benefits of continuous insulation and lack of thermal bridging explained as critical to meeting ASHRAE 90.1 requirements. BETHLEHEM, Pa. — AltusGroup, a North American network of 16 precast concrete manufacturers, has issued a technical brief outlining how its CarbonCast Enclosure Systems mitigate heat transfer and energy loss. The five-page brief explains how CarbonCast provides superior performance […]

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AltusGroup joins PCI as supplier associate member

March 5, 2014

Group confirms commitment to precast industry and being an agent for innovation BETHLEHEM, Pa. (March 5, 2014) – AltusGroup, a network of 16 North American precast concrete manufacturers, has joined the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) as a Supplier Associate Company. AltusGroup’s participation in PCI provides another opportunity for it to participate in industry marketing and educational efforts […]

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ICC-ES ESR#2953 Verifies that CarbonCast High Performance Insulated Wall Panels Meet Code Requirements

February 13, 2014

’Important recognition validates performance and code compliance of precast wall assembly featuring C-GRID carbon fiber grid connector and rigid foam insulation BETHLEHEM, Pa. (February 13, 2014) – CarbonCast High Performance Insulated Wall Panels, manufactured by AltusGroup precasters, have received an evaluation report (ESR#2953) from ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES), providing evidence that the CarbonCast wall panels meet code requirements.  […]

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