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Galvan Industries Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
For Hot-Dip Galvanizing Nation’s Largest Greenhouse

Harrisburg, NC -- Galvan Industries, Inc. received the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Galvanizers Association (AGA) for its work with another North Carolina company, Metrolina Greenhouses of Huntersville. The award was presented at the AGA's Annual Conference March 21 in Maui, Hawaii. {more}

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Galvan's Advanced Closed Loop Process Makes Galvanizing Even Greener

Galvan Industries produces hot-dip galvanized steel with the very highest level of corrosion resistance using an innovative closed loop system that maximizes environmental sustainability. It ranks among the most eco-friendly galvanizing operations anywhere. {more}

Kim Russell Joins Galvan Industries

As Hot Dip Customer Service Representative

Galvan Industries is pleased to announce the appointment of Kimberly Russell as Galvanizing Customer Service Representative (CSR). Kim comes to Galvan with 18 years experience inside sales and administration in construction and related industries.  { More }

James Madison University Scores Big With Galvanizing

For Corrosion Prevention On New Scoreboard

Before football season began this year, big changes were taking place at James Madison University's Bridgeforth Stadium in Harrisonburg, Va. One of the biggest was the construction of a new video scoreboard that is among the 50 largest in the country at the college level. Long, maintenance-free life was a requirement, making galvanized steel the logical choice and Galvan Industries the galvanizing supplier of choice. { More }

Galvan Industries Receives Award For E-Newsletter From Business Marketing Association

Galvan Industries e-mail newsletter, The Hot Dip News, earned a Silver Award from the Carolinas Chapter of the Business Marketing Association in their annual ProAd awards competition.

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Giant Steel Frame For World’s Largest Video Board
Is Protected From Corrosion By Galvan Industries

Concord, NC – Galvan Industries galvanized all 250 tons of structural steel used in the the steel frame that will support the world’s largest high-definition video board at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The design consists of six vertical trusses that stand 135 feet tall. Horizontal beams, platforms and diagonal bracing add support so the screen can withstand gusts up to 100 miles per hour.

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Galvan Protects New Grandfather Mountain
Visitors Center, Blends With Natural Environment

LINVILLE, NC – The new Visitors Center at Grandfather Mountain State Park was designed and built to withstand the extreme winter weather conditions, while blending naturally with the beautiful surroundings.  Galvan Industries was chosen to provide hot dip galvanizing to protect the exposed steel without the cost – or danger – of painting.

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