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Behlen Industries

BEHLEN Industries LP was established in 1969 in Brandon, Manitoba and is Canada’s largest manufacturer of steel building systems. BEHLEN buildings are expandable, energy efficient, and straightforward to construct, yet retain architectural flexibility. The versatile nature of their design makes them ideal for a multitude of applications and industry sectors. BEHLEN was founded as a family-owned business and continues to operate as such. Sold through a strong, widespread network of dealers and backed by qualified Regional Sales Managers, engineers and technical support representatives, BEHLEN is the premier choice for pre-engineered steel buildings throughout Canada and beyond. As the manufacturer of two distinct building systems, BEHLEN has the adaptable solution for any project. Rigid Frame and Frameless Building systems have unparalleled advantages, providing cost effective results to the industrial, commercial, recreational, and institutional markets, while their Steel Custom Fabrication division is able to fulfill any other manufactured steel needs. www.behlen.ca

Product/Service Offerings:

RIGID FRAME: A building system with limitless design features, is built to your specifications and offers clear spans up to 330’ and heights up to 100’. Excelling in energy efficiency, condensation control and noise reduction, the Rigid Frame construction process is engineered to create virtually no waste, keeping the building both cost effective and environmentally sustainable.
FRAMELESS: A unique building system that offers aesthetic appeal, versatility in construction and durability. The system capitalizes on a construction technique that realizes savings in time, labour, materials, and foundation costs, and is able to offer clear spans of up to 313’.
MANUFACTURING SERVICES: Our CWB certified Welding shop works with sheet metal, structural plates and sections to fabricate a multitude of products for various applications. Their Steel Custom Fabrication services include shearing, punching, forming and welding metal to meet a variety of needs.

Testimonials

We’ve had a lot of compliments on the smart appearance of our Labatt’s 50 warehouse. It’s proven to be very functional, easy to maintain and great on energy savings.

Mr. C. Bechard. Agent and Manager La Brasserie Labatt Limitee, Trois-Rivieres, Quebec.

We’re more than satisfied with our BEHLEN building. We had not had to spend a nickel on maintenance. Dubl-Panl® was definitely the answer for us.

Mr. R. Querion, Controller, Sullair, Quebec.

We chose the BEHLEN Company to supply our steel building frame mainly because of the structural design, insulation factor, energy efficiency, fantastic purchase price and the ongoing service that you provided through the design and construction phases. Burley’s has also been involved in other ice-rink projects that have utilized the frameless building system. In each instance the end user has been more than satisfied with the finished product.

Mr. P. McGuigan, Burley's Rink Supply Inc., Johnstown, PA

The BEHLEN frameless steel building fit the bill. The twenty foot side walls provided an ample volume of workable space for the players. The building has out preformed all of the design criteria established for the project. The building keeps out the heat, retains the cold dry air with reduces dehumidifier operational and refrigeration costs. The building is attractive, functional and cost effective. The BEHLEN Industries Company supplied the building on time, complete and on budget.

Mr. D. McFarland, Project Director, The Architect Forum, Mackinaw City, Michigan

It's architectural appearance is quite spectacular. It is located near the entrance to the Town and creates an interesting impression on visitors and residents alike. The Stephenville Dome has been a rewarding experience for us, both economically and functionally. Our initial expectations have been greatly exceeded.

Mr. M. Campbell, Project Manager, the Town of Stephenville, NFD

Overall our experience with the BEHLEN system has been very positive both in the planning and design of the project and the operation of the finished product. In my opinion BEHLEN met the challenge admirably with a product on time at a competitive price. I would have no hesitation to recommend your product to anyone looking for a sound versatile building structure.

Mr. R. C. Chrest, General Manager, Keystone Centre, Brandon, MB.

We selected the BEHLEN building because of its design which allows maximum use of the inside area and its energy efficiency. We are quite pleased with our decision to go with the BEHLEN building and would not hesitate to recommend this type of structure to anyone contemplating the construction of a similar building.

Mr. C. Fulsher, Secretary-treasurer, R.M. of Gimli, MB.

The parish is delighted with the final product and looks forward to many years worshipping there.

Mr. G. Alexander, Chairman, Building Committee, Church of the Epiphany, Gloucester, ON.

Bridge-in-a-Box

Bridge-in-a-Box is an engineered, pre-fabricated modular steel bridge manufactured by BEHLEN and offered by Armtec*. This pre-assembled bridge is delivered to site in single or double lane configurations and spans from 6m to 24.5m.

The customizable Bridge-in-a-Box design is complemented by standard steel posts with W-Beam or Thrie Beam guardrail for low-volume roads. The open span ensures exceptional hydraulics with little impact on the stream environment. Bridge-in-a-Box is an ideal solution for rural, forestry, and remote locations, and complies with the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CHBDC) for pedestrian and highway live loads.

* Armtec is part of WGI Group and BEHLEN’s sister company.

More Information

Bridge of Pioneers

This covered bridge crossing project was a WGI cross-division partnership involving Armtec, Behlen, Westman Steel, Meridian, and Artspan.

the pedestrian bridge expands the trail system in the community of La Broquerie and spans the beautiful Seine River. More importantly, it honors the Pioneers of the municipality by listing the names of families that settled the area from 1875 to 1940.
The colors chosen for the crossing pay tribute to the local dairy barns that are so prevalent in the Municipality.
Russ Edwards grew up on the family farm located in this municipality.
The bridge abutments, bridge hoist and approach trails/landscaping were provided by the Municipality.