NPCA
| About NPCA | |
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Founded in 1965, NPCA connects leaders in the manufactured concrete industry through educational, leadership and networking opportunities. The association currently represents more than 900 companies that are committed to expanding the use of quality precast concrete.NPCA also provides technical and production information through 13 product committees, which consist of members who concentrate on specific product lines within the precast industry.
What We Do
National Precast Concrete Association is dedicated to expanding the use of quality precast concrete. We accomplish this mission by providing industry leadership in identifying challenges and opportunities and by supporting our members' success in ways that are consistent with the public interest. We do this by upholding four core values: USE, QUALITY, KNOWLEDGE AND VALUE.
NPCA creates a strong perceived value of quality precast products.
| Plant Certification | |
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Benefits to Precast Producers: There are many benefits for precast concrete producers who participate in the Plant Certification Program. These benefits include:
- The Plant Certification Program assists management in achieving excellence in plants and operations. When an inspector enters a plant, he brings with him the experience of observing many other precast plants across the United States. A plant benefits from insights on how to improve processes, efficiency, and products.
- The Plant Certification Program assures a uniformly high degree of excellence in plant facilities, production, processes, and quality control operations.
- On projects where the NPCA Plant Certification Program is specified, one standard of quality is set for all precast concrete products, effectively leveling the playing field for all plants wishing to supply products to the project.
- The program creates additional opportunities for plants, and the precast industry as a whole, by showing their commitment to produce high-quality precast concrete products. The users and specifiers of these products also benefit because they can easily identify and select high-quality precast-concrete manufacturers.
- Provides recognition for plants that strive for and achieve a high degree of excellence. A certified plant stands out among plants wishing to supply products to a particular project.