Superior is testing new machines at its own facility

A facility at Glenwood in the US is serving as a proving ground for new machines from Superior Industries. Situated right outside of Glenwood, MN, 57.6km away from Hancock Concrete’s headquarters, the Glenwood Pit is the source of rock product for the company’s concrete production.
December 15, 2017 Read time: 2 mins
Superior Industries is testing its own latest machines at its own Glenwood Pit facility
A facility at Glenwood in the US is serving as a proving ground for new machines from 2979 Superior Industries. Situated right outside of Glenwood, MN, 57.6km away from Hancock Concrete’s headquarters, the Glenwood Pit is the source of rock product for the company’s concrete production.


Hancock Concrete designs and fabricates precast concrete box culverts, round and arch pipe, manhole structures, and bridges. In 2011, the company was acquired by nearby Superior Industries.

In 2015 Superior decided to install newer and more efficient equipment at the Glenwood Pit as its original fleet was growing increasingly old and inefficient.

In addition to expanding the product line, Superior had also added construction management services to its offering. Led by a newly assembled team of industry veterans, the construction management crew would have an opportunity to implement systems and practice installation procedures. The Glenwood Pit project would give Superior the experience of being its own customer.

Planning for the project began in earnest in October 2015. In all, US$2 million worth of Superior equipment was installed at the Glenwood Pit. New products included the Patriot Cone Plant, Guardian Screen Plant, and Twin Screw Aggredry Wash Plant in addition to numerous conveyors for material transfer. The Guardian Screen Plant was an important addition. Previously, the pit was operating without a pre-screen. By screening out a portion of the material and transferring it to a waste pile, the plant operators were able to wash less sand, saving money and reducing wear and tear.

Starting this spring, the Glenwood Pit will have its first full season of operation. Looking ahead, Superior says that the pit will continue to serve as a proving ground for new products, a training site for Superior employees, and a showpiece for customers.

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