< PreviousCelebrating 20 years of OMNI PRECAST, Numesh is thrilled to be a longstanding partner in bringing their remarkable projects to life. The leading Canadian manufacturer of welded wire mesh for concrete reinforcement. Numesh welded wire mesh is engineered to enhance the strength and durability of concrete structures. Numesh provides reliable reinforcement solutions so that your projects will withstand the test of time and meet the highest industry standards. Coils for cage- welding machines Straight & cut wire ... and more! Laval – Numesh Inc.Brantford – Numesh Ontario Inc. www.numesh.com The result is OMNI PRECAST. A forward-facing company that is built on the foundation of 20 years’ experience and service to the precast industry across its many facets. The rebrand is the cornerstone of the company’s 20th anniver- sary celebrations, reflecting as Cristina says, “the company that we’ve grown into, and the future we’re committed to.” As she explains, OMNI —meaning ‘all’— is a brand that best cov- ers the comprehensive body of work the company brings to its clients. “We are a precast solutions provider. We address evolving infrastructure challenges with sustainable precast products developed in collaboration with our network. With our incredibly skilled team of engineers and production per- sonnel we’re able to provide completely custom offerings to any and all construction challenges.” 10CANADA/USA TOLL FREE: 1-888-STEPCON (738-7266) F: (905)897-6001 T: (905)897-6000 E: sales@stepcon.com 2364 Haines Rd., Unit 20-21, Mississauga, ON L4Y 1Y6 Manhole Steps Safety Grates Service & Pumping Station Platforms Reticuline H-20 Ditch Inlet Grating Railings Sub-drain Couplers Headwall Gratings Aluminum Access Doors Bolt-on Ladders Orifice Plates Plastic Rebar Spacers Frost Straps FRP Ladders & Platforms Congratulations OMNI PRECAST on 20 years of success! Manufacturing for Infrastructure As part of this change, OMNI PRECAST makes clear that it is business as usual. The only difference is that clients can now enjoy a clear understanding of the pillars that drive the company. Quality, Innovation, Reliability, and Community are the foundation of OMNI PRECAST. These are not, however, aspirational targets. Rather, they are qualities that have carried this company for two decades to the summit of the precast industry. Cristina believes that these four pillars of the com- pany operate in partnership with each other. However, quality is something that permeates every aspect of OMNI PRECAST, from relationship building to the finished product. “We are providing infrastructure for the developing communities all around us. People rely on our products to be safe, and to be sustainable, to stand the test of time. We take that responsi- bility very seriously.” One way that OMNI PRECAST ensures the highest levels of quality is by managing its production environment to an exacting standard. As Cristina explains, “It is an absolute priority for us in our manufacturing practices. We have really invested to make sure that every aspect of our operation caters to that quality. From our manufacturing facility, to our experienced team, , and the quality assurance practices that are in place, everything has to align with the fact that our customers expect a premium quality product.” 12cement St MarysCement & OMNI PRECAST Partners in building a sustainable future Sustainability is a core value at St MarysCement and OMNI PRECAST. We are both committed to collaborating on innovative ways to build a sustainable world. As OMNI PRECAST celebrates its 20 th anniversary, we extend our congratulations and are proud to have been their trusted supplier for all these years. We look forward to continuing our partnership as we strive towards a sustainable future together. From Quality and Innovation to Reliability and Community, these pillars work in tandem. As Cristina points out, in order to succeed they must all be in place. This is no more evident than in the way OMNI PRECAST relates to its community. After 20 years in business, it is no surprise that the company has developed and nurtured strong partnerships in the indus- try. It prides itself on a comprehensive family of clients who return to OMNI PRECAST for its skill and professionalism but, as Cristina shares, community is not just about cus- tomers. From professional partnerships and associations, to the company’s own internal community, it is something that extends to all of OMNI PRECAST’s stakeholders. When we speak about community, I think that extends to several facets of the company. Obviously, one is our client relation- ships. We have an amazing group of customers that we work in collaboration with to make sure that they're successful in their projects. We have also developed strong product part- nerships with Stone Strong, Storm Trap, Devine & Associates, and Echelon Environmental, as well as industry partnerships, such as the CCPPA and other groups across the Ontario con- struction market. Beyond that, our internal community – the OMNI PRECAST team – is at the heart of what we do and the successes we’ve achieved. We are all working towards the same goal —creating sustainable, value-added infrastructure solutions. We want to be a contributing member of that and help build communities.” While the name may be new, it is clear that the attributes that have sustained the company up to this point are still very much present. With a track record of providing continuously innova- tive solutions, OMNI PRECAST is a leader in the sector. For Cristina, “Innovation has always been a big part of who we are at our core, and it is present in all aspects of our operation, from the office through to the manufacturing facility. For instance, we were the first in North America to install the PRIMA and Smart Cast robot system from AFFINITAS, which really kind of changed the way that maintenance hole structures were produced. By doing that, we were able to address a number of challenges in the traditional manufacturing process.” As a company that prides itself on developing and growing with the times, it is no surprise to learn that OMNI PRECAST is fully embracing digital technology to bring top-tier service to clients. “More recently, we have moved towards becom- ing a fully integrated, fully online manufacturing facility. We worked with a number of partners to have full visibility of our operation from the time that we get an estimate in, through to design, and order execution. This includes real-time trans- parency of our processes and every aspect of a product’s life cycle..” Innovation is not limited to the technology the company uses, however. As Cristina shares, every client has individual needs and an innovative approach to both product development and problem solving are a core tenet of the company. “On the product side, we are always looking at new, innovative products that address changing needs, and allow us to provide truly unique solutions for our customers.” 14 35 Lingard Rd, Unit 3, Cambridge, ON (519) 621-2970 granval@granval.ca granval.ca Design Build & General Contracting Solutions Since 1979 OMNI Precast has experience and expertise across all facets of the precast sector. Having built a reputation for quality and innovation, it is now looking to the future with a new brand that best represents the qualities that have brought two decades of success. For Cristina, it all comes down to one simple thing. What this company does really matters. While precast concrete can be hidden in the back- ground of a project, it is the foundation upon which all other successes can be built. “We are the groundwork for growing communities. We understand the importance of the prod- ucts that we supply and that they will stand the test of time. We look at the communities around us, and we understand that we were a foundational part of that. That really helps drive us forward.” “OMNI Precast has experience and expertise across all facets of the precast sector.” 1516WRITTEN BY RAQUEL FARRINGTON L aurel Steel produces the tough stuff, but it’s the company’s people who provide the foundation for its nearly 60-years of booming business. To last so long in business, it is vital to have a foundation built on innovation, excellence and have a knack for cultivating ongoing relation- ships with clients. Unsurprisingly, Laurel Steel possess the lot. If you’re looking for a high-quality, low-cost steel producer, Laurel Steel has likely come up in your research. Quickly, they have become the industry’s North American go-to, offering a full range of shapes, sizes and grades for today’s most demanding applications. From cold finished bar, to wire products and welded wire reinforcing mesh, Laurel Steel offers customers access to the most comprehensive steel solutions. Established in 1967, Laurel Steel has emerged as North America's premier supplier of cold-finish bar, cold-drawn wire, and welded wire reinforcing mesh. With a rich history spanning decades, the company has continuously refined its safety and quality standards, constantly exceeding industry requirements and prioritizing customer satisfaction. BrandonBurkPhotography.com 17 Located in a state-of-the-art, 350,000-square-foot facility in Burlington, Ontario, Laurel Steel is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nucor Corporation – North America's most diversified producer of steel and steel products. As a proud member of Nucor's Family of Brands, Laurel Steel is part of a legacy committed to delivering the highest value products, services, experiences, and relationships to ensure long-term success for its customers. Laurel Steel customers are kept involved to ensure that prod- uct development remains on track and ultimately achieves the client’s pre-defined objectives. From the moment an order is placed, Laurel Steel ensures quality at every step via a customer-specific inventory program. Its products are manufactured to both industry and customer specific speci- fications and packaged to meet client needs. Laurel Steel boasts an automated, high-density system for storage of cold finished bar, as well as a humidity-controlled storage system for drawn wire coils. All this done to ensure the highest level of surface quality and integrity of the prod- ucts while offering sufficient storage levels of various prod- uct sizes to handle both small and large orders with little to no lead-time (J.I.T.). Laurel Steel’s commitment to quality is far reaching. Certified to ISO 9001, ISO14001, TS16949, amongst other standards. Laurel also offers extensive metallurgical capabilities and services providing the high level of quality assurance pos- sible. These services include online testing, offline testing, state-of-the-art lab equipment, failure analysis and on-site metallurgical testing. Laurel Steel is effectively a one-stop shop for steel products and QA, ensuring quality product, every step of the way. For the company, this quality always goes hand in hand with safety. By ensuring the highest standards of safety are “Laurel Steel is part of a legacy committed to delivering the highest value products, services, experiences, and relationships to ensure long-term success for its customers.” BrandonBurkPhotography.com 18EVG - worldwide leading producer of automated wire mesh equipment with various wide-range, flexible models for the concrete precast industry retained, Laurel Steel produces products that excel right across the board. As JD Russo explains, ensuring staff and customers are in good hands is a vital aspect of the busi- ness. “Safety is a core value for Nucor, and there is nothing more important to us than the well-being of our teammates. We are coming off of our third straight safest year and will continue to set safety records in the future.” Laurel Steel’s team of leaders attribute its success to its Nucor affiliation, providing its subsidiary with a broad range of products and solutions, further positioning Laurel Steel as a vital component in the construction ecosystem. As Will Klages mentions, "Our ideal customers want to grow into the future, not remain stuck in the rigidity of the past." This is par- ticularly true as it relates to environmental and sustainability goals. Laurel Steel is committed to adopting a more sustain- ability-focused business model, paving the way for a roster of like-minded clients who share the same values. “Sustainabil- ity is definitely a focus; we are committed to reducing our car- bon footprint. Our Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) supplied steel, consumes and recycles scrap steel in a process that greatly reduces greenhouse emissions. Steel can be infinitely recy- cled without quality loss. Our steel products are made with over 96% recycled content.” Last year alone, Nucor turned 20 million tons of scrap into new steel products and in addition to these measures, the company is currently exploring the feasibility of capturing and storing its GHG emissions. BrandonBurkPhotography.comNext >