Recently we were contacted with a request for preassembled “cooling” rooms. The company produces gypsum panels and other quality construction materials. Much of their manufacturing operation takes place in unconditioned space. During warmer months plant temperatures can rise significantly so it becomes critical for employees to have access to temporary relief. This provides not only […]
Continue ReadingCustom Designed Scale House for Grossman Iron & Steel
A family owned business for three generations, Grossman Iron & Steel Co. has been in the scrap processing business for 100 years. When they needed a new retail scale house, they knew they could rely on Porta-King for a high quality structure. Choose Porta-King for High Quality Steel Structures The owners of Grossman Iron & […]
Continue ReadingPliant Plastics Corp: Housing a Million Dollar Investment
Pliant Plastics Corp. is an injection molding facility located in Spring Lake, Michigan. In business for over 50 years, they work primarily in the automotive industry. However, they understand the importance of distinguishing themselves in their field and continually updating their services to keep up with new technology. The plant managers at Pliant Plastics have […]
Continue ReadingPorta-King Celebrates 50 Years of Quality Production and Service
We’re proud to support so many customers who represent such a broad spectrum of manufacturers, government, military, commercial, and institutional entities. Our success is based upon our team’s dedication to supplying quality products, produced with a never-ending focus on quality and supported by excellent customer service. This year, we’re celebrating our 50th anniversary with a […]
Continue ReadingBoiler Enclosures Provide Safety and Energy Efficiency for this Aerospace Company
About a year ago, a midwest-based manufacturer of aircraft engines came to us with a problem. They needed to reduce demand on their aging power plant and were looking to realize energy savings and increase flexibility to their manufacturing processes as well. To accomplish this, they wanted to begin installing small process-specific boilers around their […]
Continue Reading4 Benefits of Modular Construction
The construction industry is changing. From high-resolution digital modeling or Building Information Modeling (BIM) to 3-D printing, industry leaders are redefining the way we conceptualize construction projects. Increasingly, contractors are discovering the advantages of prefabricated and modular construction. The modular construction market is projected to grow to an estimated 130 billion dollars by 2023. What […]
Continue ReadingSafe, Durable Sports Video and Viewing Towers for Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Porta-King has worked with a number of colleges and universities across the United States, providing their athletic departments with sports video viewing towers.
Continue ReadingA Data Storage Facility for Western Construction: Aesthetics Combined with Security
Any business in the data storage industry must make security a priority. Data storage server farms, a collection of servers that provides functionality beyond the capability of one machine, require an enormous amount of power and protection to run effectively. Managing such a business means controlling access and maximizing data center efficiencies. Western Construction Services […]
Continue ReadingBuilding an Equipment Enclosure for an Automotive Systems Integrator
Universal Tool Equipment and Controls, Inc. (UTEC) provides automation systems, welding systems, and tooling to several industries including automotive, steel, aerospace, and the energy sector. UTEC came to us with a request for a large laser welding cell. Safety and precision were paramount for this company, whose customer base includes Fortune 500 businesses such as […]
Continue ReadingAn Observation Tower for the City of Belle Glade, Florida
The city of Belle Glade, Florida, sits on the southeastern shore of Lake Okeechobee, surrounded by the beauty and unique ecosystem of the Everglades. The celebrated Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail runs through the town. This area is filled with wildlife, like bald eagles, osprey, roseate spoonbills, blue herons and more, and it’s a natural attraction […]
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