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April 27, 2012
Shea Concrete Provides Ballasts For Power Plant Project

(Wilmington, MA) - Shea Concrete, one of the largest precast concrete manufacturers in New England, is pleased to announce the completion of its role in the Power Plant Project. The firm was the exclusive provider of ballasts for the site and was contracted to manufacture an encasement for two 660 linear feet runs of 48” outfall pipes. These lines provide the plant its only means of transporting blowdown water from the treatment building to an existing discharge canal. Custom made forms provided a guide to produce these unique components, which now reside safely underwater. Continue Reading

April 5, 2012
Shea Concrete Supplies Culvert Solution for Mass DOT Project

Shea Concrete, one of the largest precast concrete manufacturers in New England, has successfully completed the Mass DOT culvert project in Haverhill, MA. Working in conjunction with Sea and Shore Contracting, Inc. and the engineering firm, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin (VHB), Shea Concrete produced a boxed culvert system that adhered to strict design and performance requirements to house a 48” storm water pipe.Continue Reading

February 23, 2012
Shea Concrete Named Exclusive Provider of Utility Trenches at Boire Field

Shea Concrete, one of the largest precast concrete manufacturers in New England, has been selected as the exclusive provider of utility trenches for the upcoming runway project at Boire Field in Nashua, NH. Upon its completion, the $16 million endeavor will vastly improve the existing infrastructure of the airport by producing a newly configured landing strip. To execute the plan properly and prevent any loss of use, the construction must coincide with the ongoing operational demands.Continue Reading

February 15, 2012
Eddie Lopez and AJ DiRocco complete PQS 1

All of our employees have the opportunity to become a "Master Precaster" and this course is the first step to completing that degree. We would like to congratulate employees Eddie Lopez and Antonio DiRocco for graduating NPCA's Production and Quality School-Level I online course! Find out more about NPCA 's educational offerings by clicking on the link below. NPCA's Educational Offerings

December 21, 2011
Shea Concrete Relaunches Frost Post Product Line

Shea Concrete, one of the largest precast manufacturers in New England, has announced the relaunch of its Frost Post product line. The decision was reinforced by the recent influx of demand and campaigning from residential contractors. “Not many people know we offer this particular product, but those that do can testify that the value of it cannot be underestimated,” commented Greg Stratis, the manager of the Amesbury location.Continue Reading

December 5, 2011
Shea Concrete and NEPCA are Co-Sponsoring ACI testing at our Amesbury Plant

This event will take plave on January 17, 2012 at Shea Concrete Products, Amesbury, MA. The actual testing is being administered by the Northern New England Concrete Promotion Association (NNECPA). The test is certification for "ACI Field Technician Level 1". If you would like to join us follow the link below and register for the test.Register Now

December 5, 2011
Steven Defreitas from our Rochester Plant, has completed the NPCA "Master Precaster” course

All of our employees have the opportunity to become a “Master Precaster” and this course is the first step to completing that degree. Below is a link where you will find more information about this course.Master Precaster Information

November 23, 2011
Shea's ReCon Wall System Used in Recent Project

Developing land usable for real estate can be a difficult task. Cutting into hillsides to make space for buildings, parking, and landscaping can often cause problems like utility lines being in the way. When Michael Murray Jr. of Murray Hills Inc. was challenged with clearing land for a new condominium complex in Burlington, MA. he turned to Shea Concrete for help. Michael Murray Jr. states, "Appearance, cost, and engineering were all essential." Read More.

October 27, 2011
Greg Stratis of Shea Concrete Becomes Board Member of NPCA

Shea Concrete, one of the largest precast concrete manufacturers in New England, is pleased to announce that Greg Stratis, the manager of the Amesbury location, has recently been named to the Board of Directors for the National Precast Concrete Association. Combining his extensive professional history with the responsibilities that are entailed in his new post, Stratis will be presented with unique educational, networking, and leadership opportunities in the precast concrete industry.Read More.

August 29, 2011
Shea Concrete Announces Strategic Partnership With Easi-Set Industries

Shea Concrete, one of the largest precast concrete manufacturers in New England, is pleased to announce its partnership with Easi-Set Industries. Shea is now a manufacturer and applicator of the J-J Hooks Concrete Barrier System; a leading system used in forty states and six countries. The relationship will support Shea Concrete’s unrelenting desire to continually provide a superior level of service and expands upon the firms’ already strong product offering.Read More.

June 21, 2011
Precast Concrete Building Perfect Fit for Beach Facility in Eastham, MA

Shea Concrete, one of the largest precast concrete manufacturers in New England, has successfully completed the task of rebuilding a beach rest room facility that was destroyed by arson in Eastham, MA. The goal from the outset of the project was to devise a strategy that would exceed all design, functionality, and long term maintenance requirements and expectations.Read More.

May 25, 2011
Shea Concrete will be Hosting NEPCA's 12th Annual Open House on June 24, 2011.

Join us for the 12th Annual Open House at Shea Concrete Products in Rochester, MA. for an event to remember! There will be great food, networking, exhibitors and more. Registration forms for this event are available online. To attend this event and/or secure your exhibitor table visit www.NEPCA.com.Read More.

Apr 28, 2011
Shea Concrete selected to participate in construction of new MBTA Station at Newmarket, set top open in 2013

Shea Concrete, one of New England’s largest precast concrete manufacturers, was recently selected to provide precast concrete products for the construction of the Newmarket Station along the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)’s Fairmount corridor. Read More.

Oct 19, 2010
Employee Milestones 25+ Years

Shea Concrete would like to acknowledge and thank all employees that have acheived this milestone. Read More.

Oct 15, 2010
Shea Concrete Products Diversifies: Manufacturer of Precast Concrete Products Innovates During Down Economy

An acquisition, diversification of product lines and hiring of employees have all taken place at Shea Concrete Products, Inc. this year. Shea Concrete’s products include ReCon Retaining Wall Systems, septic tanks, Easi-Set Precast Concrete Buildings, stormwater management products and many other precast concrete products such as concrete and brick steps. Read More.

Oct 21-22, 2010
Wall System Classes - 10/21 & 10/22

Shea Retaining Wall System Classes for Contractors & Engineers Read More.

Sept 29-30, 2010
NE Public Works Expo

Mark your calendars now for the 2010 show at the Wachusett Trade Center in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Read More.

Aug 30, 2010
190 Miles later, Shea Riders raised almost $20,000

Thank you so much for sponsoring the 31st Pan Mass Challenge (PMC). The PMC is a 190 mile two day bike ride against cancer that was held on August 7 & 8.Read More.

July 26, 2010
Support Shea Riders in Pan-Mass

Have you been touched by cancer? Would you like to make a difference in the lives of those that have been? Last year was my first Pan-Massachusetts Challenge (PMC) in support for four year old Courtney, the daughter of a colleague and friend, who was diagnosed with Leukemia. Read More.

June 22, 2010
Survey Winner and Results

The winner for the June 17th red sox tickets survey giveaway was Gordon Rogerson from Hayes Engineering in Wakefield, MA! Read More.

May 14, 2010
Red Sox Ticket Giveaway

Two weeks ago we sent out an email asking our users about ways we can improve their experience here at Shea Concrete. Read More

March 29, 2010
GSDIA 23rd Annual Spring Septic System Conference and Exposition

On March 29th and 30th, GSDIA (Granite State Designers and Installers) held their 23rd Annual Spring Septic System Conference and Exposition in Manchester, NH.Read More

March 13, 2010
Shea Sponsors FEMA

When disaster strikes, how do you find victims buried in rubble? With a highly trained canine dedicated to swift rescue. Learn more about this great program and Shea's involvement.Read More

March 5, 2010
Shea Honored with NPCA Top 25 Award

Shea was on hand along with 24 other companies at “The Precast Show” in Phoenix AZ, Shea Concrete Products – Amesbury Plant, and was awarded as one of the top 25 plants certified by National Precast Concrete Association. Read More

February 11, 2010
Retaining Wall Classes to be held February 18-19

Another round of Shea Wall classes is on the books for February 18th and 19th. Classes will be held on site at the Shea Amesbury plant, located at 87 Haverhill Street in Amesbury, Mass. Read More

January 13, 2010
Shea Concrete Acquires Utility Precast

Wasting no time at all, Shea Concrete has rung in the New Year with a brand new location and an expanded product line. Utility Precast Inc. a provider of electrical, telephone, communication and gas utilities has been purchased by Shea Concrete. Read More

Sept 29-30, 2010
NE Public Works Expo

Mark your calendars now for the 2010 show at the Wachusett Trade Center in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Read More.