TMP – Now in the Southern U.S.

Our TMP family has expanded with the arrival Gulf Techno METAL POST in the southern U.S. state of Alabama. Bradley Berneche & Stephen Markush are the new dealers. Their territory extends to the Florida panhandle.

Everyone benefitted from their training sessions at Techno Pieux headquarters in Thetford Mines where they signed their contracts guaranteeing their use of  TMP trademarks and TMP technology. The machinery has all ready been sent and the new dealers are planning their first season.

Contact:

Phone: (251) 727-0505
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Welcome aboard!

Visit of Techno Pieux Arcachon (France)

tpArchachonThe annual meeting of Techno Pieux Europe took place on June 28, 29 and 30. Dealers from Belgium, France and Switzerland had the chance to attend several technical presentations that particularly dealt with regulatory changes and specialized equipment. This annual occasion is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to share and exchange experiences and projects.

This year Techno Pieux was celebrating its tenth birthday. Along with Techno Pieux International, the company organized a raffle for its dealers. The prize, a one-week trip to Quebec.

The fortunate winners from the Techno Pieux Arcachon dealership, Frédérique and Pierre Chaumont, made the most of their fall week in Quebec to visit their colleagues and friends at company headquarters in Thetford Mines.

This was Frédérique’s first and Pierre’s second visit to the Techno Pieux offices and workshops; just as at the annual meetings, their visit ended up providing them with a number of constructive interchanges.

We thank the winning team for coming to see us!

« Decked Out » and « Disaster Decks » broadcasts

Paul_Lafrance_TorontoClement Binet, president, and François Nadeau, marketing manager, at Techno Metal Post, were visiting Toronto this week to meet Paul Lafrance, the "Disaster Deck" professional.

In recent months, Techno Metal Post installed piles for the patios' foundations built ​​in "Decked Out" and "Disaster Decks" programs that are filmed in Toronto.

Links to the broadcasts: "Decked Out" & "Disaster decks"

Left to right:
Bret Taylor, Dealer Techno Metal Post Durham, ON
Roger Lauzon, Dealer Techno Metal Post BOH, ON
Paul Lafrance, from « Decked Out » et « Disaster Decks » programs
Clément Binet, President Techno Metal Post
François Nadeau, Marketing manager Techno Metal Post
Alain Papineau, Techno Metal Post Leader for Ontario

Recognition by their Peers in France

On June 20, 2013, Techno Pieux received two “Products Chosen by Professionals for the Construction Industry” quality labels in France.

Over 250,000 companies could vote for the designation of “2013 Construction Industry Products”. Professionals graded each of the following criteria: innovation, performance / quality, recognition, sustainable development.

These quality labels constitute yet another example demonstrating that Techno Pieux products are becoming more and more recognized and held in higher esteem by the French construction industry.

Since Techno Pieux was created in 1993 in Canada, the company has continued to innovate and improve its products. The company was the first to receive CCMC 13059-R evaluation in Canada as well as the CSTB’s seal of approval in France for its foundations on helical piles.

Renewal of Techno Pieux Technical Assessment in France

Techno Pieux is proud to announce that their technology has been accepted in France for the following applications:

Note that this method can now be used in earthquake areas according to the amended decree of October 22 of 2010.

The 100th Dealer for Techno Metal Post!

Techno Metal Post, specializing in the manufacture of helical piles, is proud to announce our 100th dealer worldwide. With the addition of three new dealers in Canada, the United States and France, Techno Pieux-Techno Metal Post has surpassed the 100 dealer mark and continues to grow. This network of dealers offers the design and installation of helical piles in seven countries.

The unique business model of Techno Metal Post is characterized by the following:

  1. An exclusive territorial licensing agreement;
  2. Individualized training, complete with theoretical and practical experience conducted by qualified engineering staff;
  3. Machinery with varied capabilities, specifically designed by the mechanical engineering department of Techno Metal Post, for the installation of helical piles;
  4. Products of the highest quality which conform to industry standards.

In the beginning, this enterprising company principally offered products and services for the residential sector. In the ensuing years, Techno Metal Post has expanded their markets and now offers deep foundation solutions for the commercial and industrial sectors as well.

The proven technology of Techno Metal Post is now used around the world.

Techno Metal obtains the renewal of its evaluation by the CCMC

Techno Metal Post is proud to inform you that its product line, conform to the National Building Code, is now extended to models with larger diameters. More specifically, models P5 and P6 (see selection table) are among the products evaluated by the Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC 13059-R).

It is important to note that from a technical point of view, the relationship between driving torque and load capacity takes now in consideration soils composed of clay.

Note that Techno Metal Posts was the first company of foundation screw piles to achieve this evaluation in Canada in 2002.

See the evaluation report: CCMC 13059-R report

A project using Techno Metal Post helical piles was nominated for the OALA awards 2013

A project using Techno Metal Post helical piles was nominated for the 2013 "Ontario Association of Landscape Architect's Award for Service to the Environment". This award is given to recognize and encourage a special contribution to the sensitive, sustainable design for human use of the environment.

The award is intended as a public outreach and encouragement.

Click here to see the project nomination submission

Techno Pieux Nîmes wins the BON BOULOT (Work Well Done) AWARD

Created in 2011, the BON BOULOT AWARD which was initiated by CAPRB Languedoc-Roussillon (Small Construction Companies of Languedoc-Roussillon), honors professionals who innovate, train, get involved in labeling processes and who take their places in the markets of tomorrow.

The official awards ceremony was held on November 20th at PASSERELLES, on the premises of the training organization at Saint Jean de Vedas. It was preceded by a month of visits in October, to companies in the 5 departments of the region.

2012 Prize Winners:

(Source: Hérault Juridique)