Wisconsin Department of Transportation

Holcim US Invests in Green Bay Terminal Modernization in Partnership with Wisconsin Department of Transportation

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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CHICAGO, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Holcim US is strengthening its maritime supply chain with the recent completion of a $13.2 million expansion and modernization of its terminal in Green Bay, Wisconsin—a project supported by the Wisconsin Harbor Assistance Program. Upgrades include construction of a new silo that will increase storage capacity, as well as infrastructure modifications that will improve the safety and load volumes of inbound supply vessels.

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  • The Wisconsin Department of Transportation's (WisDOT) Harbor Assistance Program provided $1.2 million in funding for the dock improvements.
  • "Stronger ports and harbors improve our whole transportation network, and we appreciate working together with Holcim US in Green Bay."
  • Built in 1950 at the Port of Green Bay, the terminal connects regional customers to cement sourced from Holcim's Alpena, Michigan plant.
  • Wisconsin Ready Mixed Concrete Association recently recognized Holcim and its partners on the silo expansion project with the association's 2023 Concrete Design Award.

Michael Baker International Hires Scot Becker, P.E., as Director of Asset Management and Bridge Technologies

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Scot Becker, P.E., has joined the firm as Director of Asset Management and Bridge Technologies. In this newly created role, Mr. Becker will expand and grow the firm's asset management and bridge technology services to better serve its clients.

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  • Mr. Becker will leverage data and technologies to better monitor, forecast and address structural assets
    PITTSBURGH, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International , a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Scot Becker, P.E., has joined the firm as Director of Asset Management and Bridge Technologies.
  • In this newly created role, Mr. Becker will expand and grow the firm's asset management and bridge technology services to better serve its clients.
  • "For more than 80 years, Michael Baker has addressed bridge preservation challenges with innovative and sustainable solutions.
  • In keeping with this legacy, our firm recently moved up to become the #4 Bridge firm in the country in the latest Engineering News-Record (ENR) rankings," said Kent Zinn, P.E., S.E., President, Infrastructure, at Michael Baker International.

HNTB further expands presence in Green Bay with new office space

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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GREEN BAY, Wis., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HNTB Corporation, a leading infrastructure solutions firm, is expanding into Green Bay to support the increasing amount of transportation- and infrastructure-related work in the area and clients throughout Northeast Wisconsin. The firm has leased a 2,456 square foot office located in the Ashwaubenon Boardwalk building.

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  • GREEN BAY, Wis., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HNTB Corporation , a leading infrastructure solutions firm, is expanding into Green Bay to support the increasing amount of transportation- and infrastructure-related work in the area and clients throughout Northeast Wisconsin.
  • The firm has leased a 2,456 square foot office located in the Ashwaubenon Boardwalk building.
  • "We are thrilled to grow our presence in the Green Bay market as part of our commitment to serving the transportation and infrastructure needs of the region," said Ashley Booth , HNTB Wisconsin office leader and vice president.
  • Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the HNTB career page for more information on job openings and the benefits of working for HNTB.

Kroger Delivery Arrives in Pleasant Prairie

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's largest grocery retailer, today announced the official opening of the Customer Fulfillment Center (CFC) in the Village of Pleasant Prairie, WI, a city centrally located between Milwaukee and Chicago, powered by the Ocado Group (LSE: OCDO), engineering a model for the region, leveraging advanced robotics technology and creative solutions to redefine the customer experience for our customers in Wisconsin, northern Illinois, and northwest Indiana.

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  • "We are thrilled to launch Kroger Delivery in Pleasant Prairie, continuing our long-standing engagement in the state of Wisconsin.
  • "Kroger is a tremendous example of how a company's vision and collaboration with the Village can provide new jobs to the region, said John Steinbrink Sr., Pleasant Prairie Village President.
  • Our residents will be excited to know a facility in Pleasant Prairie can deliver fresh groceries right to the doorstep of our neighborhoods.
  • "Through our growing partnership, we are helping Kroger Delivery to introduce a world-leading online grocery proposition to their customers across the USA.

Village Of Whitefish Bay Program Is 1 Of Only 7 Winners Of 2021 National Roadway Safety Award

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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The National Roadway Safety Awards are a biennial awards program sponsored jointly by the Federal Highway Administration and the Roadway Safety Foundation.

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  • The National Roadway Safety Awards are a biennial awards program sponsored jointly by the Federal Highway Administration and the Roadway Safety Foundation.
  • First presented in 1999, the awards recognize roadway safety achievements that move the nation toward zero deaths and serious injuries on U.S. roadways.
  • "The Village Board and Staff take roadway safety seriously and never miss an opportunity to improve our roadway system through innovative means."
  • The National Roadway Safety Award projects were evaluated on three criteria: Effectiveness, Innovation, and Efficient Use of Resources.