Kansas Project Commenced

We are installing 3 - 500,000 gal tanks at the Goodland, Kansas plant.  The amount of product that they are shipping in a year and the growth that the area is experiencing has made this a necessity.  In addition to the three tanks, they will recieve a rail loading manifold to help them load railcars faster.  They will also recieve upgrades to thier loading technology.  This will make thier load times similar to that of the new Ashley plant.  We are upgrading thier outside loadout so that they can drive through.  They will be able to load both inside and outside the building at much faster speeds once the project is completed. 

 The soils at this location required that holes be drilled and columns of cement be poured to support the tanks.  It is a friction footing method as the tanks will be supported by the friction on the sides of the columns.

 These go down around 50 feet.  That means that more than your average auger was required.

 Here you can see them ready to start the drilling.

 Here you can see them pouring the cement into the holes

They will finish the holes with a large rerod to connect the columns to the tank base.  Thanks to Robert for the pictures.  He will be sending them to me on a regular basis so - stay tuned to watch the progress.