The Fire and Emergency Services Department for Clayton County, Ga. has concluded its investigation into the fire that destroyed plastic products stockpiled in the external storage yard of the Tensar Plant in Morrow, Ga. They have concluded that the fire started accidentally as a result of sparks or heat generated when the plastic material or the metal basket in which it was being moved by a fork lift in the yard, came into contact with the concrete pavement.
The company is in the process of assessing damage and conducting a clean-up before re-starting production. Company President Bob Vevoda thanked the Fire Services and other local authorities for their outstanding efforts working together to bring the fire under control and preventing damage to adjacent buildings.
The fire, which began the afternoon of June 22, was extinguished in the early hours today (June 23). All employees were safely evacuated.
About Tensar International
Headquartered in Alpharetta, Ga., Tensar International is a full-service provider of specialty products and engineering services that offer innovative and cost-effective alternatives to traditional construction methods. Tensar solutions are based on advanced soil reinforcement technologies and incorporate proprietary, engineered applications for commercial, industrial, municipal, residential and transportation infrastructure site development. The company specializes in solutions for common site development challenges including grade changes requiring retaining walls and poor soil conditions affecting the cost of roadways, parking lots and building structures. Patented, polymeric Tensar® Geogrids are the primary component of the company’s systems, offering reliable strength and durability. Contracted services include site evaluation, conceptual engineering, design, and value engineering and installation advice. For more information, visit http://www.tensarcorp.com.
Contacts
Don Meltzer
CEO, Tensar Corporation
Phone: +1 678-281-8610
E-Mail: DMeltzer@tensarcorporation.com
Brad Leone
Fifth Ring Public Relations for Tensar
Tel: +1 713 457 2139
E-Mail: Brad@fifthring.com
