The Langley Concrete Group of Companies have announced that their Chilliwack Production Facility has been certified to two of Canadian Standards Association’s (CSA) recently introduced certification programs related to products:
Class C808306 PRECAST CONCRETE: Reinforced Circular Manhole Sections and Catch Basins – Certified to ASTM Standards for Canada
Class C808305 PRECAST CONCRETE: Reinforced Circular Manhole Sections and Catch Basins – Certified to CSA A257 Standards.
These certifications cover the manufacturing and performance requirements of products used for the assembly and construction of circular vertical precast reinforced manholes and structures used in sewer, drainage, and water works.
The following products manufactured to ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) and CSA standards within the Chilliwack production facility are covered by these two certifications:
1. Grade Rings
2. Flat slab tops
3. Risers and Conical Tops
4. Base Sections
5. Steps and Ladders
“Our production, engineering and quality control teams have worked hard to achieve this very important milestone in our companies’ and Canadian CSA history as the first production facility to achieve both the ASTM and CSA Classes of Certification that were introduced in late 2015,” said Mark Omelaniec, president of The Langley Concrete Group of Companies.
“To be able to meet the requirements for literally hundreds of different manhole components that we manufacture on a daily basis in the largest size range in British Columbia, it is much more difficult than attempting this certification in a small-scale production facility. The amount of inspection, record keeping and continual upgrading of equipment and technology used to gain these certifications is a significant undertaking and cost to ensure that the best quality of manhole components are available to our customers.”
The Langley Concrete Group appreciates the support of their contractors, the engineering community and municipalities, and believes that this is an important step in raising the bar on the quality that can be expected when projects are designed to these standards.
