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“Alchemy” By Salem Baker
Once home to numerous steel mills and a booming industrial economy, Birmingham, Alabama, was known to many its heyday as the “Pittsburgh of the South”. However, like many steel-producing cities in the United States, Birmingham faced economic challenges in the latter half of the 20th century.
Lee County Animal Shelter
Hot-dip galvanizing is a popular choice for protecting steel in the Midwest. Having a galvanizing company as your neighbor made the decision to have refurbished kennels hot-dip galvanized a relatively easy one for the Lee County Illinois Animal Shelter. Hot-dip galvanizing is known for its corrosion resistance, longevity, low maintenance, cost efficiency and being environmentally friendly.
The Sea Dragon of Pacific Park
Located on the world-famous Santa Monica Pier, Pacific Park features 12 thrilling rides that millions of visitors each year enjoy along with games ocean-front specialty food, and seaside shopping, all on the backdrop of the Los Angeles skyline from over 130 feet above the Pacific Ocean.
Multi-level Director Stairwell Tower
For many years, music has been an integral part of the curriculum at all levels of education. Activities such as band and dance foster teamwork, time management, discipline, and even open up potential careers in the music industry for students.
Legacy Trail Pedestrian Bridge: Spanning History and Sustainability
In November 1911, the Seaboard Air Line Railway commenced passenger services from Sarasota to Venice through an extension. The construction of the Venice Train Depot in 1927 further attracted individuals eager to reside in Venice, establish businesses, and relish the coastal community.
Churchill Downs – Turn 1 Upgrade
The beauty of the Churchill Downs is nothing short of breathtaking. Steeped in over a century of racing history, this iconic venue exudes an aura of grandeur and prestige.
Emmanuel Cross
The ultimate symbol for all members and guests when they arrive at the Emmanuel Christian Center. This Cross sits outside the front door and welcomes all. When Emmanuel Christian Center built their new facility in Elk River, Minnesota, they knew immediately what they wanted: a very large Cross to welcome people to their place of worship.
Gas City’s Gas Derrick Street Signs
After years of being subjected to the cold Indiana winters, the appearance of the street signs were no longer ideal, and the community noticed.
Fish Farm Aerators
Big Tex Aerators designs aerators located in Rosharon, Texas just outside of Houston. These aerators are built to service all kinds of aquaculture aerating needs from redfish and catfish farms to oyster bed farms. The decision to hot-dip galvanize these aerators with...
USS Arizona WWII Memorial Site
“Their light will continue to go on and stand through the test of time.”
Potawatomi Zoo – Masamba’s New Home
By galvanizing all of this material, the enclosure will remain a modern, aesthetically pleasing area into the future.
Known Distance Targets at Camp Atterbury
The choice to galvanize the targets came easy to enhance the performance and durability.
AZZ delivers a smooth ride for golf cart parts supplier
A U.S. supplier of leaf spring suspension systems was experiencing issues with the quality control and turnaround times of its provider of electrocoating (e-coating) services.
Commercial vehicle supplier makes AZZ its one-stop-shop for Surface Technologies
A global commercial vehicle supplier was searching for a strategic partner with the expertise, capabilities, and capacity to serve as the sole metal finishing vendor for its operations in Texas.
Supplier of aircraft seats needed a powder coating provider that could fly
A leading, global supplier of commercial aircraft seats consistently faced the challenge of fulfilling orders requiring fast turnaround times.
AZZ quality and production capabilities return grounded aircraft to the air
When commercial aircraft were grounded by the FAA for corrosion of seat components, the supplier of the defective parts faced the challenge of replacing them very quickly to return the aircraft to service.
Aquatics Center
AZZ Galvanizing – Crowley was proud to help with the construction of a recreational aquatic center, and was recently recognized for its work on the project by the American Galvanizers Association for Excellence in Hot Dip Galvanizing.
Interstate Bridge
This is a suburban bridge with high traffic volume passing over and under. De-icing solutions and salts have been applied regularly over the years.
Aggregate Recycling Plant
The plant, located in the Middle East, is designed to recycle concrete products. The facility is subjected to constant UV rays, 120 degree plus heat, sand storms, as well as the abrasive conditions created by an aggregate crusher.
Ski Lift
Ski lifts need to be built to withstand cold winter conditions and the abrasive dings and dents often incurred to recreation equipment. This is the main reason why the ski lift at a resort was hot-dip galvanized (HDG).
Racetrack
With scores of silver seating rows spanning far into the distance, racetracks are cherished attractions for any community. Rust from corrosion only dulls the city’s charm. For decades, the only corrosion protection used to protect the massive collection of steel used in this structure was paint.
Town Center
This suburban community, known for its natural resources, has a history of taking a long term view of community development. Establishing parks and creating quality, recreational and open space opportunities is a high priority for the city.
Oil Bridge
Spanning eleven active railroad tracks, the oil bridge needs durable protection from the rough, corrosive industrial environment of the railway system.
Rear Frame and Bumper Assembly
Committed to longevity and quality, one of the largest tractor trailer manufacturers in the US approached AZZ in need of protection for their rear frame and bumper assemblies.
