Fibergrate Case Study: ABI Plant Renovation

By Tremco. 

See why Fibergrate products were chosen over other options to renovate a major aluminum production site. 

Fibergrate recently helped renovate the ABI Plant who decided they wanted to add twelve new transformers to a power station already receiving renovations. Due to the plant’s high-power and consistent use, the products used for renovation needed to be conductive resistant and designed with the highest safety in mind.  

Overview: 

The $1.65 billion dollar ABI plant in Becancour, Quebec produces over 400,000 megatons of aluminum per year. ABI employs over 1,000 people. Its parent company, Alcoa, is the second largest producer of aluminum in the world. Recently ABI decided to renovate sections of its plant.  

Problem: 

ABI decided to add twelve new transformers at the plant’s power station as part of the plant’s renovation project. The power station’s newly installed transformers needed conductive resistant handrails, ladders and platforms for the plant’s electricity alimentation.   

Solution: 

Going up against tough competition Fibergrate was able to fabricate a non-conductive maintenance platform system for the power station. The engineering firm chose to use Fibergrate’s Dynarail® handrail and ladder systems in conjunction with Corvex® molded grating and ISOFR Dynaform® structural shapes. At an economical price, Fibergrate delivered exceptional service over its competitors and was therefore chosen to be the first 100% FRP project in the plant. 

Project specs: 

Location: Becancour, Quebec, Canada 

Application: Maintenance walkways, ladders and handrails 

Product: Dynarail® Handrail and Ladder Systems, Corvex® Molded Grating, Dynaform® Structural  Shapes 

About Fibergrate: 

Fibergrate Composite Structures Inc. is a global manufacturer of fiberglass reinforced plastics (FRP) and high-performing fiberglass engineered solutions. Additionally, Fibergrate offers a localized sales team, design and engineering services, project management and a state-of-the-art fabrication facility to support all of their customers and whatever custom or special requirements they may have. Fibergrate provides customers with engineered fiberglass handrail, guardrail, ladder and other structural products. They also have a professional engineering and drafting team that works to help customers find solutions that meet the need of longevity, safety and cost. 

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Original article source: Fibergrate