Northland Concrete & Masonry was selected to perform all concrete work on the large-scale expansion of Up North Plastics in Cottage Grove, MN. NCM constructing over 2,900 linear feet of strip footings, 256 column pad footings- some as large as 17′ by 17′ and 195 column bases. Additionally, they installed more than 3,200 feet of 14” concrete walls extending up to ground level, forming the structural foundation for the new facility.

A key feature of the project included ten large mat foundations designed to support 90-foot-tall towers. These mats covered over 9,000 square feet and were each poured to a thickness of four feet, demonstrating NCM’s ability to manage heavy structural requirements. The size and complexity of the pours required careful coordination and execution to maintain quality and efficiency on a fast track schedule.

NCM also poured more than 450,00 square feet of interior slab on grade, totaling over 9,300 cubic yards of concrete. This work was completed under tight clearance conditions, requiring precision placement using Schwing boom pumps. The ream’s ability to place over 1,000 yards of concrete in under six hours is a testament to their skill and commitment to excellence. NCM’s performance on this project ensured that Up North Plastics’ expansion was built on a foundation of strength and reliability.