News & Press Releases
In early November of 2018, Knowles Industrial Services Corporation (KISC) was issued a contract by First Light Power Resources, Inc. (FLP) to perform a structural shotcrete liner within a steel-riveted penstock at the Falls Village Hydro Electric Plant in Canaan, CT.
Repairing Structures: Knowles Saves Wastewater Plant Control Building
Using an in-house rehabilitation design, KISC was contracted to provide structural shotcrete liners inside 2 penstocks recently removed from service due to their compromised structural integrity.
The shotcrete method of applying concrete offers both sustainable and economical benefits. High compressive strength, low absorption, low permeability, and resistance to weathering or chemicals make dry-mix shotcrete comparable, perhaps even superior, to conventional concrete applications.
Knowles Industrial Services, expert concrete contruction contractors, have been featured in the Summer 2013 Edition of the US Builders Review as an industry leader of restoration projects in the New England region. As a third-generation business with fifty years of experience our longevity has been essential to our success.
Since 1924, Knowles has been a leader in specialty concrete repair and restoration projects in Maine, New England, and around the country. It is their mission to provide 100% customer satisfaction to their clients, as well as remain committed to the safety and efficiency of their skilled workforce.
Knowles Industrial Services Corporation (KISC) has grown from repairing industrial stacks and chimneys to successfully restoring large-scale structures, such as dams, masonry buildings, and parking garages. Read the entire press release and learn how we have become a leader in concrete and masonry restoration.
Principles of Air-Entrained Concrete to Dry-Mix Shotcrete. Beneficial for use in cold climates.