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RCP as far as the eye can see.

Summer is concrete season, contact Jensen Precast to get your next project rolling.

Join us in recognizing Jose Rodriguez for 30 incredible years with Jensen Precast.

Before transferring to Jensen MetalTech's welding department in 2008, Jose worked at our precast facility in Sparks, Nevada.

Jason Grove, the General Manager of Jensen MetalTech, on Jose's stellar 30 years with the company:

"Jose’s knowledge, skillset, and work ethic have been a standard for others in the department. I often hear his supervisor refer to Jose as the go-to guy and someone who can be counted on to accomplish some of the harder tasks. Thank you, Jose. It's a privilege to work with you."

Culture, commerce, and environmental stewardship are just a few of the many reasons why Washington State has committed to replacing aging fish passageways.

For this project located in the Pacific Northwest, Jensen Precast replaced an old narrow corrugated pipe with a brand new wide open precast concrete culvert.

Local stakeholders prefer precast concrete culvert for fish passageways because they are quick to install, provide long-term durability, and the quality is always guaranteed because the product is made in a controlled environment.

Here is an excerpt from our recent case study on this project:

“It’s probably one of the biggest structures we’ve built in quite a while,” says Brandon Wiltzius, PMP, Jensen Precast Puyallup Project Manager.

The before and after photos show a dramatic transformation from a rusted pipe surrounded by vegetation to a wide-open streambed.

“It was just a tiny little culvert pipe,” Wiltzius says. “The fish couldn’t get up or down, so there was a total blockage of their habitat upstream.”

For this reason, the Shine Creek culvert needed to be massive.

Seton Construction in Port Townsend, Washington, partnered with Jensen Precast as the contractor on Shine Creek and the nearby project at Swansonville Creek.

“Both structures were pretty large,” says Gairrett Orelup, Seton Construction Project Manager.

“As far as culverts go, they were very sizeable. We excavated about 47’ deep and needed to add about 20’ of fill over the tallest portion of the culvert.”

Seton Construction and Jensen Precast have teamed up on other fish passage culverts in recent years.

“From past experiences, the product that Jensen produces is really the best we’ve seen as far as quality of these precast pieces,” Orelup says. “These were cast in a way that we had no issues when we were setting them.”

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a nearly 18,000-pound sand-oil interceptor swooping through the air.

This 1,500 gallon interceptor is being installed at a car wash to capture oil, grime, grit, and more before it enters the sanitary sewer system.

These products are crucial components in our infrastructure lessening the burden on treatment facilities while preventing bad stuff from clogging our sewer system.

Did someone order a manhole?

You're looking at nearly every piece of precast you need to build a manhole assembly. Barrels, cones, risers, and a cast iron cover. All that's missing is your trusty base.

Thank you, Juan Torres, for your outstanding contributions to Jensen Precast over the last 30 years.

Before transferring to Jensen MetalTech in 2008, Juan worked at our precast facility right next door. Having worked in numerous positions for Jensen, Juan is incredibly knowledgeable and relied upon.

Jason Grove, the General Manager of Jensen MetalTech on Juan's outstanding 30 years with the company:

"Juan has been a valued team member for MetalTech since 2008, he has held roles in painting, welding, yard logistics, and truck driving. Juan is a very personable individual with a smile on his face whenever I see him. He is well-liked by his peers and considered a valuable resource in our organization. Thanks for everything you do, Juan."

Trust us, all those letters and numbers on the front of your manhole base are a good thing.

It means your product was produced in a facility approved by the National Precast Concrete Association, is up to standard, and has been checked and double checked to ensure it's of the highest quality.

Boom trucks, blue skies, and a beautiful precast concrete vault.

Now that's a Jensen Precast type of party.

Join us in recognizing Robert Pool for 20 stellar years with Jensen Precast.

Greg Barner, General Manager of Jensen Precast's Kingsburg facility, on Robert's time with the company:

“Congratulations Robert on 20 years of service! Your experience, commitment and contributions to Jensen Precast and the Kingsburg team are greatly appreciated. Thank you for all that you do to make our team and business better every day!”

Rise and shine. It's time to install a Jensen Deflective Separator (JDS) in Reno, Nevada.

Our JDS units capture both large debris and small pollutants alike.

From tiny tyrants like cigarette butts to stagnant motor oil that can be washed away during a rainstorm, JDS units are steady soldiers protecting our waterways from dirty stormwater.

What happens when an underground electric vehicle charging station nestled in a narrow alleyway needs a custom cover slab both nimble enough to move for future upgrades and beefy enough to handle HL-93 traffic loads?

They call Jensen Precast.

The AVA Arts District building is a new apartment development in Downton Los Angeles. One of the many amenities they offer their tenants is access to an underground parking garage with an electric vehicle charging station.

With the electric vehicle market expected to expand over the next 10 years, the owners wanted the ability to retrofit their property with additional charging stations should the need arise. To accomplish this, they would need an access opening.

But, the only area to place the access opening would be a narrow alleyway meant for deliveries or emergency service vehicles, also known as super heavy trucks.

After contacting Jensen Precast, Brandon Bates, a Project Manager at our Fontana facility specializing in custom projects, worked hand-in-hand with the customer to deliver them a tailor made slab of precast concrete.

"The slab is cast with threads that allow the customer to insert swivel hoist lifting rings," says Bates. "If they ever have to remove the cover slab, they'll pop the caps off, put the swivel coil bolts back in, and get a crane to lift the lid."

Jensen Precast employs a dedicated team of engineers and project managers ready to tackle any custom project potential customers can dream of.

"We can do anything," says Bates. "We can do different variations of our standard products or something completely custom. If they need a bigger opening in this area, or their height needs to be increased by a few inches here or there, we can do it."

After engineering and manufacturing a custom slab that fit the building owner's requirements, there was still one last hurdle to clear, delivery.

"We actually did a job walk beforehand and sent out the flatbed to make sure it can even make it down the road," says Bates. "It was a tricky location that required some communication with the contractor. The truck and crane had to go down opposite sides of the alley and the crane had no room to swing left or right."

If you have a project in need of a custom precast concrete product, contact Jensen Precast, we love a challenge.

Nice coverage of our acquisition of ProGlass in Concrete Products magazine.

Jensen Precast has expanded its suite of products engineered specifically for the electric utility market, acquiring Shelton, Wash. fiberglass products manufacturer ProGlass Inc. Read: https://ow.ly/bzAv50RqZ8g

Another successful delivery in the Grand Canyon State.

Jensen Precast has facilities in Phoenix and Tucson.

So, if you ever need a delivery to the Arizonan desert, don't sweat. Jensen Precast has you covered.

Today, we celebrate Nicolas Rosales for 20 stellar years with Jensen Precast.

Kellen Easter, General Manager of our Sparks facility, on Nicolas's time with the company:

"Nic, we appreciate your hard work and dedication over the last 20 years. Your character, loyalty, and knowledge have made you an invaluable member of our community and team!"

You can rent highway barrier from Jensen Precast.

Jensen Precast is a licensed manufacturer of J-J Hooks Highway Barrier, an Easi-Set Worldwide product.

Contractors love J-J hooks because it's self-aligning, simple to set, quick to set, and safe to set.

J-J Hooks is approved in California for widely used applications including bridge decks, free-standing, pinning for asphalt surfaces, and bolting for concrete surfaces. It's also approved in Arizona, Nevada, and Hawaii too.

So, if you need to rent or purchase highway barrier for your next project, contact Jensen Precast.

Behind refilling our water reservoirs, stormwater's second favorite hobby is introducing trash and pollutants into our precious waterways. Streams, rivers, creeks, and even the ocean are no strangers to the wrath of rain runoff. When bad stuff enters our stormwater systems, it hurts humans and animals alike.

That's why many local governments, especially in coastal regions, are retrofitting their infrastructure with stormwater management systems that capture the bad stuff before it can cause real havoc.

Jensen Precast and our dedicated water resources experts recently helped San Jose move one step closer to their clean water goals with a dual Jensen Deflective Separator.

Here is an excerpt from one of our recent projects:

At the heart of the Jensen Deflective Separator lies its unique ability to capture both large objects and small pollutants before they make their way to the ocean. This includes trash, debris, oil, grease, sand, grit, and more. Captured trash and pollutants remain in the JDS unit while screened stormwater is distributed to the rest of the storm drain system.

“The JDS setup in San Jose will result in the removal of litter from surrounding creeks, waterways, and ultimately the San Francisco Bay,” says Christopher Purdie, Sales Operations Manager at Jensen Precast, who served as an onsite representative during the installation. “The dual JDS was required to achieve the city’s Stormwater Quality Flow Rate for this site.”

This JDS unit utilizes two 12’ diameter precast concrete manholes, with a flow splitting vault in between the two structures. The unit is part of San Jose’s Large Trash Capture Device Installation Phase XII, an initiative to install trash capture devices on the city’s storm drain system. The goal is to provide 100 percent trash load reduction by July 2025.

To read this full story and others click the link in our bio and navigate to our "Projects" page.

Join us in recognizing Trudi Finocchiaro for 10 outstanding years with Jensen Precast.

Christopher Purdie, Sales Operations Manager with Jensen Precast, on Trudi's time with the company:

“Congratulations Trudi on your 10-year work anniversary! You are an invaluable member of the Sales Ops Team. We greatly appreciate your high work standards, reliability, and contributions to a positive work environment”.

Nice article in the Yakima Valley Business Times on the benefits of our concrete trellis post system for vineyards, hop yards, orchards, and more. Thank you!

Concrete Company Aims To Cement Itself In The Ag Industry

Jensen Precast looks to revolutionize the U.S. agriculture trellis system with its flexible Harvest Pillar. The concrete post is ideal for vineyards, orchards, hop farms or any setting where a trellis system is utilized.

The post has been used in Europe and Australia for decades but is now made in America exclusively by Jensen Precast.

“They have an organic application — they are not treated with any preservatives like treated wood and won’t rot or rust,” George Kehagias, director of product management at Jensen Precast said. “They are more cost-effective than wood or steel posts, offering growers a trellising option focused on longevity and durability.

The posts are designed to be sturdy and flexible, meaning fewer replacements and repairs, plus the ability to withstand repeated mechanical harvesting.

Kehagias said growers in Washington can currently get the product shipped to them from California in a matter of days, but also indicated that if the market develops, Jensen could expand operations into Washington state by late fall. Visit harvestpillar.com for information.

Pick up a copy of the Business Times to read the rest of the article or call 509.457.4886 to subscribe.

Check out this late afternoon birdseye view of a few monolithic manhole bases.

In Northern California, monolithic manhole bases for sanitary applications are all the rage. With the help of a specialized machine, we carve out foam inserts and pour concrete around them to create a perfectly smooth channel for wastewater. Sanitary manhole channels must be extremely smooth to prevent toilet paper and other waste from getting stuck and potentially causing a costly clog.

Furthermore, hand channeling is tough to do in the field, and quality isn't always guaranteed. With precast concrete, on the other hand, quality is never in doubt because your product is manufactured and double checked in a controlled environment.

Jensen Precast has acquired ProGlass, Inc. to expand its suite of products designed for the electric utility market.

“From the early days at Jensen Precast, we have strived to build products that work well for electric utility companies, often collaborating with them to get the exact designs needed for their precise applications,” said Eric Jensen, Chief Executive Officer of Jensen Precast. “Now with the purchase of ProGlass, we are continuing to invest in getting electric utility customers the products they need to conduct their businesses efficiently and effectively.”

Get the full story now: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240321764032/en/Jensen-Precast-Acquires-ProGlass-Incorporated-to-Broaden-Electric-Utility-Product-Portfolio

Jensen Precast Acquires ProGlass Incorporated to Broaden Electric Utility Product Portfolio Jensen Precast, an independent family-owned manufacturer of infrastructure solutions since 1968, today announced it has acquired ProGlass Incorporated

Talk about awkward.

Here's an old cast-in-place manhole base riding the tractor of doom to rebar heaven aka the rocky graveyard. To make matters worse, it had to pass by its precast replacement during the slow march.

Precast manhole stacks are the most cost effective solution for sewer and storm drain projects. You don't have to wait for the concrete base to cure, you know the quality is consistent, the chances of infiltration are lower, and the whole thing goes in the ground right off the truck.

Just another reason why precast concrete is the way to go.

Thank you, Jaime Katsutani, for your outstanding contributions to Jensen Precast over the last 20 years.

Garret Lau, General Manager of Jensen Precast's Hawaii facility, on Jaime's time with the company:

"Jaime, congratulations on your 20 years of outstanding service! Your passion, hard work, reliability, and leadership have been invaluable. We deeply appreciate your dedication and commitment."