Originally from Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, Gilles Pelletier is a family man- married and father of two daughters. After a 20-year career as a welder-assembler, a major health challenge forced him to change his career path. Like his wife, he pursued a real estate license and worked in the field for five years. However, in 2020, during covid, working door-to-door became very difficult, and his business began its decline. Gilles started looking for new opportunities and found one when he joined the CRA (Canada Revenue Agency), where he’s been working remotely for the past few years.

This lifestyle allowed him to build his house while continuing his career. He told us, "Now that my daughters have left the nest, I'm ready to take on a new challenge as an independent entrepreneur."

His journey began when he had piles installed for his house. Disappointed with the service he received, he did some research into other companies and discovered Techno Metal Post. Impressed by the quality of the products and the company's excellent reputation, he saw an opportunity to become a dealer and offer a great service in his region. After reaching out and having discussions with Alain, market developer for Ontario, his interest turned to a strong determination: he wanted to be part of the Techno Metal Post family and start his business.

Gilles is now planning to build a house addition to accommodate all his family, while also building his dealership business. This opportunity will let him spend more time with his family and help support his grandkids. His idea is to leave behind his business legacy to his grandchildren.

Welcome Gilles, to a great opportunity ahead, and welcome to the Techno Metal Post family!

Modular construction involves manufacturing the building modules in a factory, within a controlled environment, before assembling them directly on site.
This modern method, increasingly popular, offers major advantages over traditional techniques: time savings, cost reduction, consistent quality, and flexibility.

It can be adapted to a wide range of projects, from tiny homes and secondary houses to office buildings, classrooms, hospitals, and even emergency shelters.

Why choose Techno Metal Post for your modular projects?

Modular buildings are designed for quick installation. They therefore require strong, reliable foundations that can be installed quickly.
Techno Metal Post helical piles provide exactly this combination of speed, strength, and durability, with several key advantages:

• Quick installation: Depending on the project type, Techno Metal Post can be installed in less than a day. The building assembly can start immediately, with no waiting time.

• Removable and reusable: Fully reversible, our piles can be removed if the modular structure needs to be relocated or dismantled, without damaging the ground.

• Compact and quiet equipment: Our specialised machines are designed for urban, sensitive, or hard-to-reach areas, while minimising disturbance to the surroundings.

• No excavation or heavy concrete work: This reduces site constraints and significantly lowers environmental impact.

• Precision installation: Our remote-controlled equipment allows for exact positioning of the piles. This ensures perfect alignment and guarantees a stable and durable modular structure.

• Suitable for all types of soil: Whether on sloped, soft, or complex ground, our piles can be installed even in the most challenging conditions.

• Certified and compliant: Techno Metal Post helical piles are tested according to international building standards and meet local regulations in many countries.

• Engineering support: Each project is reviewed by our engineers to ensure compliance and the correct load-bearing capacity.

• Guaranteed stability: Designed to resist soil movement and frost, our piles provide long-term strength and stability.

Techno Metal Post offers a new approach to modular building foundations.

These ready-to-install structures require foundations that are fast to install, strong, and long-lasting, exactly what Techno Metal Post helical piles deliver: simple, precise, and immediate installation, perfectly suited for all modular projects.

Find out more or contact your local installer: Click to find your local installer here.

Announcing the arrival of Thomas Rivière and Techno Pieux Limousin to our French network. Based in Brive-la-Gaillarde and a father of three, Thomas brings considerable skills to the team. He holds an engineering degree from the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Métiers (ENSAM) in Angers, with a major in infrastructure. 

He gained his professional experience during his six years of service in the army, where he worked within the Defence Infrastructure Service Division. He began his career as operations manager, overseeing industrial infrastructure projects in Brest before heading a maintenance engineering unit in Brive-la-Gaillarde.  

After meeting Erwan, dealer for Techno Pieux Maine – Le Mans, he discovered the world of helical piles. After several years of working within the Defence Infrastructure Service, he was driven by the desire to start his own business, work with a high-value product, and maintain a close presence on construction sites. He tells us: "Techno Pieux met all my expectations."  

And so, Thomas has joined the Techno Pieux family, and we wish him much success in his endeavors. 

We are excited to welcome a new dealer from England to the TMP family!

Sean Byrne now operates Techno Metal Post Oxford, and with a strong background in construction, he brings many years of hands-on experience to our network. He began his professional journey as a Quantity Surveyor before launching his own contracting company in civil engineering projects. Later down the road, his career evolved into the domain of property development.

Outside of work, he enjoys life with his wife, two grown-up children, and their Irish Setter.

He discovered Techno Metal Post’s helical piles through a friend, where he saw the quality of a pile installation. Inspired by their efficiency and potential, he went in search of a business opportunity, which he found with Techno Metal Post. We are thrilled to have him on board and look forward to witnessing his success!

Hunter Sorenson, based in Montana, has acquired the Yellowstone dealership from Jesse Brown and is now the newest dealer to join the Techno Metal Post family. An avid outdoorsman, Hunter is lucky to live near Yellowstone National Park. He enjoys skiing, fishing, being in nature, and loves spending quality time with his fiancée Danielle and their 18-month-old daughter, Billy June. “Family is everything to me,” he shares. “We love to cook together and just enjoy the simple things.”

He has over a decade of experience in the building industry and has spent the last years focused on residential construction—specializing in remodels, namely additions, decks, and kitchens. For the past eight years, he’s had the role of project manager, bringing with him his background in welding and construction.

Hunter’s connection with Techno Metal Post began long before he became a dealer. He told us, “I first saw the product about six years ago on a project we were working on, and I was impressed. It just made sense—it tied together everything I knew about layout, welding, and construction.” Over the years, he continued to use Techno Metal Post’s helical piles in projects because of their efficiency, simplicity, and the reliable foundation solution they offered. “Honestly, I wouldn’t build a deck any other way now.”

Now, Hunter is proud to serve Montana as the new dealer for Yellowstone. We welcome him and wish him a great road ahead!

Many older cottages require attention, especially when it comes to their foundations. In the past, materials such as concrete blocks or wooden beams were often used, but these did not always provide lasting strength or durability.

Today, these cottages have real value, whether as primary residences or holiday homes. They deserve strong, durable foundations to ensure they remain safe for years to come.

This is where Techno Metal Post provides a reliable solution, strengthening existing foundations without the need to rebuild.

When rebuilding isn’t possible, renovate with Techno Metal Post

In some areas, planning rules restrict the demolition or reconstruction of cottages. However, this does not mean nothing can be done. With Techno Metal Post helical piles, you can reinforce your cottage’s foundations while preserving the existing structure and staying within local regulations.

Why choose Techno Metal Post piles?

· Minimal ground disturbance

The piles are screwed directly into the soil, with no need for major excavation or heavy concrete work. This approach protects the environment and is ideal for cottages located in natural settings.

· Adaptable to all grounds

Our specialised equipment is designed to install Techno Metal Post piles on all soil types, even in difficult or hard-to-reach locations. Whether your cottage is built on a slope or on complex ground, we can provide the right solution.

· Effective on wet or unstable ground

The piles can be installed on many types of soils, including wet or unstable conditions where traditional foundations are unsuitable.

There is no drying time and no heavy excavation, as installation is done using a dry process. This ensures both immediate stability and long-term reliability. The piles are engineered to resist soil movement, settlement, and freeze cycles, while keeping the impact on the land to a minimum.

· Renovation without demolition

With underpinning technology, piles can be installed beneath or beside an existing structure, avoiding demolition or damage. This transfers the load from the old foundations to the piles, providing deep and stable support.

Preserve your cottage with lasting foundations

Your cottage deserves safe and durable foundations. With Techno Metal Post, you can give it a second life through an innovative, fast, and eco-friendly solution.

What You Need to Know Before Installing Techno Metal Posts

Planning a construction or renovation project with Techno Metal Post? Before installing helical piles, it is very important to check for the presence of any underground pipes or cables on your land.

Any excavation work requires a prior check to make sure that no services (water, sewage, electricity, gas, internet, etc.) are located where the piles will be installed.

Who is responsible?

The responsibility lies with the property owner or the contractor in charge of the work.

This check must be done before the Techno Metal Post team arrives on site.

In general, you should ensure that no infrastructure is located within 1.2 metres of the area where the piles will be installed.

Getting started-

First, you must find and contact a local authority or utility locator that can provide you with the “locates” or necessary information. Here is a website that can guide you, free of charge, for the public area of your property (between the street and your property line) - https://lsbud.co.uk/

As for the property’s private area (between your property line and your house), you are responsible for checking that everything is safe. If you are unsure where the utilities run, you can call on specialists who offer underground infrastructure location services.

Why is this important?

Damaging a pipe or cable can have serious consequences, both in terms of repair costs and potential property damage.

That is why it is essential to properly prepare your site and ensure no underground services are present before installation begins.

Please help us welcome Steve Jordan, proud new owner of Techno Metal Post Hudson Valley. This dealership has officially transitioned from its previous owner Khan Ellis to Steve, who is excited to carry forward the legacy of Techno Metal Post in this region.

Steve presently lives in Orange County, New York, with his wife and 2 children. He enjoys doing outdoor activities such as mountain biking, traveling, and camping with his family.

Originally from Minnesota, Steve earned a mechanical engineering degree from the US Naval Academy. After graduation, he moved to San Diego to start training at BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL) in San Diego. Steve served 7 years and 2 deployments as a Navy SEAL.

Steve separated from the Navy after his last deployment and accepted an operations engineer position with Microsoft in Wyoming. He led 40 critical environment technicians on preventative and emergency maintenance for HVAC and power generation. After a successful 2 years with Microsoft, Steve pivoted into management consulting and moved to New York with the intent of finding a business that he could buy and operate.

It was during this search that Steve met Khan and discovered Techno Metal Post. Steve knew he had found the right opportunity when he joined the annual dealer meeting. He told us, “I was impressed by the strong brand, and your excellent product. Getting to interact with the other dealers and seeing a supportive network sealed the deal for me.”

Today, Steve leads a team of five and they all look forward to growth opportunities ahead. We welcome Steve to our network and wish him great luck in his future endeavors!

Building on challenging ground: your foundations in areas with a high-water table.

Some regions naturally have a shallow or high-water table, especially in coastal areas, near rivers or on poorly drained land. These conditions can create serious challenges for construction, particularly when it comes to foundation stability.

Due to climate change and increasing urbanization, areas that were once unaffected are now facing flooding risks. This makes choosing the right type of foundation more important than ever.

What are your foundation options?

Digging in water-saturated ground leads to water ingress, delays and extra costs. Concrete foundations require drying time, ground stabilization, and often inspections. In winter, freeze cycles can further weaken this type of foundation.

Helical piles offer a reliable alternative to traditional concrete foundations, especially in wet ground. Their main advantage: they can be installed without major excavation, avoiding problems caused by excess water in the soil.

With specialized equipment, the piles are directly screwed into the ground, whether it's dry or wet. The installation is quick and doesn’t require pumping or drainage. Once in place, the structure can be built immediately.

Techno Metal Post foundations are designed to perform in wet environments. They are protected by a green polyethylene sleeve that prevents direct contact with water. This reduces movement between the pile and the soil, ensuring long-term stability, even in flood-prone areas.

Whether your site is near a river, in a flood zone, or simply subject to humidity, Techno Metal Post helical piles offer a strong, reliable and eco-friendly foundation solution.