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Precast concrete is the material of choice for the design and construction of food processing plants.

• High performance precast concrete building systems provide the versatility, efficiency, and durability to meet food processing plant requirements.
• Food Processing Facilities demand certain inherent qualities:  durability, energy efficiency & low maintenance costs.
• Precast concrete wall panels provide a continuous air and vapor barrier, and can help to save energy costs and meet critical industry energy efficiency standards through edge-to-edge, continuous insulation for conditioned spaces.
• Because precast concrete is the fastest, most efficient building system available, food processing plant owners can be up and running sooner.
• Precast doesn’t rot, rust, or require painting. And because precast concrete systems have fewer joints there are less risk for air or water leaks.
• Durable ledge free construction. Fewer ledges for foreign material to collect for easy cleaning
• Superior framing technology optimizes span and load-bearing capabilities.
• Precast concrete accommodates heavy loads. Supporting suspended loads beneath and heavy equipment loads above
• Precast, prestressed concrete framing systems facilitate cleanliness and meet federal government standards for food processing facility design and construction.
• Precast concrete is naturally bacteria-, mildew-, and stain-resistant, precast meets USDA Standards for Class “A” surface finishes.
• The mass of precast concrete provides an enhanced degree of thermal efficiency. Utilizing Insulated sandwich wall panels results in reduced energy consumption.
• Precast, prestressed concrete facilities outlive steel buildings due to their inherent strength, durability, and moisture control — all beneficial to food processing plant construction.
• 50-75 life cycle with precast concrete building structures

Jeff Holt
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