When essential components of a large North American geothermal power plant were shown to have major steel loss, HJ3 Composite Technologies, LLC was called to the scene.

What do you get when you put a stainless steel tank inside a carbon steel tank? It might sound like a construction-only riddle, but that’s exactly the situation that brought Jim Stotler and his five-person crew to an Iowa jobsite.

A tight timeline, winter weather, and all of the safety considerations that come with working in an operating oil field were just a few of the factors that the NTS crew faced at the outset of the job

After a steam leak in the original cylinder block was detected, a modern-day solution was needed to keep this piece of London’s heritage in operable condition.

For a center tailored toward keeping children entertained, temperature control was a very real need. That’s where the SPF came into play.

The crew had to strap in and hold on; they were going to try some new coatings from a trusted manufacturer.

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For more than 30 years, park owners across the United States have relied on the company’s highly acclaimed track record to keep their attractions safe and looking their best.

When it came time for the final inspections of visual appearance and dry film thickness, everyone on the project was amazed. The structural steel looked like a spotted cheetah!

At petroleum and petrochemical plants, fireproofing plant components is a vital yet daunting task. PK Industrial is currently applying intumescent fireproofing and coatings to approximately 300,000 square feet of structural steel, vessel skirts, and saddles.