APAC-Missouri, Inc., Missouri
Challenge –Lack of adequate material storage
Solutions – Three 65’ wide by 60’ long Hercules Truss Arch Buildings
Application – Storing asphalt recycling material out of the elements
APAC-Missouri, Inc. is an asphalt, construction, and aggregate company with locations throughout the state of Missouri. Owned by parent company, Oldcastle Materials, APAC encompasses operations ranging from concrete and asphalt paving to aggregate production. One of APAC’s functions is recycling used roofing shingles into asphalt material for use on highways and roads. The asphalt shingles are highly porous, and easily absorb moisture and radiant heat from the sun. Since APAC lacked a storage space for the asphalt material, the materials were stockpiled outdoors, in full contact with the Missouri elements.
“We just had to pile them outside, and they were collecting a lot of moisture,” APAC Asphalt Plant Superintendent Robbie Freels says. Before the shingles could be recycled into usable asphalt material, complete removal of all moisture was required. This increased fuel and handling costs, and also added unnecessary time restraints to the process.
Robbie spoke to several farmers in the Missouri area who had purchased ClearSpan Fabric Structures for use in their agricultural operations, and who recommended the durable, versatile buildings as a storage solution. With those recommendations as a stepping stone, Robbie began exploring his options. After researching several companies that specialize in fabric structures, Robbie began work with ClearSpan, due to the most cost-effective price, as well as the highest-quality materials.
