Extrusion Lines Installation

The line consisted of two large presses (one 5500T and one 4000T) which required new foundation pits, with some areas having concrete 72" thick, as well as utility trenching with trench covers.

THE CHALLENGE

Shape Corporation needed additional manufacturing capacity within its extrusion facility. The timing and coordination needs of this project made Lee Contracting’s in-house, multitrade services a perfect solution.

Lee Contracting worked closely with OEM suppliers and the customer to plan and coordinate the best plan to receive, offload, uncrate, clean, and assemble two complete extrusion lines. The line consisted of two large presses (one 5500T and one 4000T) which required new foundation pits, with some areas having concrete 72″ thick, as well as utility trenching with trench covers that Lee Contracting’s weld/fabrication department fabricated in-house. There were also two material handling lines (which included quench systems, ovens, stretchers, and saws) that needed to be installed.

THE RESULTS

By utilizing Lee Contracting’s self-perform services, all aspects of the project were successfully completed before the due date. The project resulted in increased production capacity for the customer, which allowed the state-of-the-art facility to produce the highest quality product for the end user.