Hot Dip Galvanizing

Galvan Provides Corrosion Protection

For JMU's New Top 50 Scoreboard

James Madison University's Bridgeforth Stadium in Harrisonburg, Va. recently completed the construction of a new video scoreboard that is among the 50 largest in the country at the college level. Galvan Industries provided corrosion protection for the support structure, catwalks and handrails.
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Galvan E-Newsletter Wins Silver In Business Marketing Association ProAd Awards

Galvan Industries e-mail newsletter program earned a Silver Award from the Carolinas Chapter of the Business Marketing Association at their annual ProAd awards competition.
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Galvan Protects Giant Steel Frame
For World’s Largest Video Board

Galvan Industries galvanized 250 tons of structural steel used in the construction of the giant steel frame that will support the world’s largest high-definition video board at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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The Largest Greenhouse in the US
The structure uses hot dip galvanizing exclusively for all steel inside the building to protect against corrosion in the moist, wet environment of the greenhouse.
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Harrisburg Central Live Steam Railroad

When Triad Live Steamers was building its 7-1/2 gauge track at Harrisburg Park, Galvan made sure the trestle was protected for a lifetime.
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Nascar Hall Of Fame, Charlotte, NC

Hot dip galvanizing by Galvan Industries will provide decades of maintenance-free, rust-free service life and prevent rust stains from marring the beauty the stainless steel mobius ribbon which encircles the roof.

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AGA Recognizes Galvan Industries With Two Awards For Hot-Dip Galvanizing Excellence
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U.S. National Whitewater Center
Galvan Industries, Inc. galvanized nearly 40 tons of steel for U. S. National Whitewater Center
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Norfolk Naval Base
This 90 by 1,500-foot structure heralds a new generation of piers at the Norfolk Naval Base.
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Galvan Industries Receives AGA's 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award For Hot-Dip Galvanizing Nation’s Largest Greenhouse
Galvan Industries received the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Galvanizers Association (AGA) for its work with Metrolina Greenhouses of Huntersville, NC. A part of the association’s annual “Excellence In Hot-Dip Galvanizing Awards” program, the Lifetime Achievement Award honors projects that have been in service at least 15 years, demonstrating hot-dip galvanized steel’s resiliency and longevity, as judged by a panel of architects and engineers.
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Galvan's Advanced Closed Loop Process Makes Galvanizing Even Greener
The hot dip galvanizing process for rust-proofing steel has inherently sustainable qualities including its longevity in corrosion protection, its 100% recyclability, and its minimal environmental impact. Galvan Industries produces hot-dip galvanized steel using an innovative closed loop system that maximizes environmental sustainability. It ranks among the most eco-friendly galvanizing operations anywhere.
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Hot Dip Galvanizing Sets The Standard For Corrosion Protection In Solar Energy Projects
Galvanizing the substructures, frames, poles, fasteners, and other steel pieces involved in the construction of solar projects ensures they will function for decades with no maintenance, repairs, or even touchups. That's why hot dip galvanizing has become the solar industry standard for corrosion protection.
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Surveys Indicate Growth Ahead For Galvanizing And High Levels Of Satisfaction With Galvan
In two recent surveys, nearly 70% of Galvan customers and almost 50% of non-customers indicated that they expect the demand for hot dip galvanizing to increase in the coming year. Quality and service were ranked higher in importance than price by both groups. Price was ranked fourth among non-customers and fifth among customers as a deciding factor in choosing a hot dip galvanizing supplier.  Finally, 72% of Galvan customers said they were highly satisfied with Galvan and 90% said they were very likely to continue doing business with Galvan AND recommend Galvan to others.

Galvan In The News: Galvanizing Protects
Frame Of World's Largest Video Display
The world's largest high-definition video board is scheduled to make its debut at Charlotte Motor Speedway during May 2011 race events, supported by a 250-ton steel frame that's been made rust proof by Galvan industries, Inc.
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Two Projects By Galvan Industries Win Praise In New AGA Parking Deck Design Publication
A new publication profiling innovative parking garage design and construction projects from around the country highlights two projects that utilized steel components hot-dip galvanized by Galvan Industries, Inc. { more }

Galvan Earns Company 2006 AGA Galvanizing Excellence Award for 300-Ton Contribution To Airport Garage
An airport parking deck designed to mirror the curvature of a modern airplane wing and built with 300 tons of hot-dipped galvanized steel has earned Galvan Industries more honors from the American Galvanizers Association.
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Galvan Industries is a major supplier of hot dip galvanizing to businesses and industries throughout the Southeast. For structural or ornamental steel, Galvan's molten zinc process protects your investment against the elements better than any other coating.

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