Jesse Brown is one of the newest dealers to join our Techno Metal Post family in February 2018. He hails from Bozeman, Montana, in the beautiful Yellowstone Park region. He has been in construction since he was 18 and started his own construction company in 2005, after graduating from college. He works primarily in new residential construction and remodelling, and as of 2007, he also does high-end construction work.

Jesse’s “Ah-ha!” moment came when first saw helical piers (piles) installed on a deck project in 2011. “It was a realization that there was a far superior solution to concrete pilings and footings.” In 2012, he met with Serge Larouche (USA Manager) to begin looking into establishing his own Techno Metal Post dealership. He admits that it took some time to get set up and to finance his investment. “I’d been in touch with Serge for a number of years, and finally, I was able to make it happen.” In February 2018, his dream was realized. Jesse is now very keen to begin implementing the piles for residential projects – from starter homes, all the way to high-end customised houses in the Yellowstone region.

During his week of training at Techno Metal Post head office in Quebec, Canada, Jesse said he was “more impressed than I thought I’d be with the comprehensive knowledge (of everything) from mechanical, to marketing, to installation” processes. He was also very impressed by how “at ease, happy, and content everyone is here”, and that he feels he is well-supported by the TMP community. “I feel like I am set up for success. I feel that I will never be alone – even when I’m out on a solo job, installing piles in minus 20 degrees.”

In their spare time, Jesse and his fiancé, Sarah, who is a small animal veterinarian, love to hike and camp in Yellowstone Park. Jesse also loves to go alpine and cross-country skiing, and hunting.

Mark Gannon is one of the newest dealers to join our Techno Metal Post family in February 2018. Mark grew up in New Jersey and has 25 years of experience in construction and carpentry. He’s also ventured out into other areas of business, including being an owner-operator of a bakery bread route, and a manager of a privately-owned retail beer distributor.

Greg DiBernardo’s article, “Helical Pile Deck Foundations” (Professional Deck Builder, May-June, 2012) was Mark’s first encounter with Techno Metal Post. When he saw a deck being built with helical piers (piles), he immediately realized, “I need to get into this. This is the right fit. The way to go.” Then a deck project for some friends came along, and he was looking for an alternative “because I was not going to dig!” So, he found a Techno Metal Post dealer in New Jersey who installed the helical piles. Mark says he was totally amazed by the process and his clients were happy. One year later, while re-doing his own deck, he knew the only way to do it was to use Techno Metal Post. He watched the installer put in the piles on his own, in only two hours. Immediately after, Mark called him to inquire about getting his own Techno Metal Post dealership. “And the rest is history.”

Mark is excited to start implementing the knowledge and skills he’s learned during his training week at Techno Metal Post head office in Quebec, Canada. He is looking forward to learning more about what this product will do. “This has been a two-year process. I always knew I needed something different to separate me from the other contractors. I see a niche in TMP, so I am going for it.” He wants to build a business that will sustain itself and that he hopes to eventually pass on.

Nadine, Mark’s wife, will also be closely involved in their new dealership. When she is not busy working as a flight attendant, she is a wedding and portrait photographer. And if those things don’t keep her busy enough, she is currently working toward her FAA licence for drones. Nadine will be putting her artistic, and soon-to-be drone talents to use photographing their dealership’s projects and incorporating aerial images into their new business.

Mark says he can’t get enough of the outdoors. He and Nadine love to kayak, camp, and hike. As well, they enjoy being with friends, playing music (Mark is a drummer!), and spending time with his white German Shepard, Bud. He welcomes the challenge of bringing Techno Metal Post technology to his region; to showing people something new; and to educating others about it. “This, and the support of my wife, is what it’s all about.”

In September 2017, Techno Metal Post had the pleasure of hosting our new dealer Kevin Parkin for Kelowna, BC, for dealer training.

After years of working with his own welding truck in his own business, being in construction in Alberta, Kevin Parkin wanted to pursue a different type of business that would utilize his skills but give him more freedom and flexibility.

Kevin and his lovely wife Marie-Pier decided that they wanted to raise their family and call Kelowna home. They thought it would be a great place to build a business and support their active outdoor lifestyle. Kevin loves to fish and golf is one of his favourite past times. Once he found out that there was an opportunity to become a dealer for Techno Metal Post and have it be Kelowna, BC, well that sealed the deal. Kevin feels there are so much helical pile opportunities, docks and piers to be built along with all kinds of other helical pile foundations.

He is very excited about starting his new career in Kelowna. He and his family will be moving there by the end of September to begin their new life as a Techno Metal Post Dealer.

We look forward to seeing great things from Kevin’s dealership. We wish Kevin and his family all the success in his new business venture and the beginning of their new life in BC.

OUTDOOR HAVEN ON A HILL

• Wanting to expand your living space to the great outdoors, but you live on a slope?
• Longing to create a little slice of paradise by building a deck, or extending your hillside home?
• Looking for the seamless flow from indoor-to-outdoor living, but feel restricted by your property?

There is no need to feel discouraged because your yard is on slope; you can still have a beautiful hillside deck or extension. That sloping hillside is an opportunity for a unique and stunning outdoor sanctuary. With Techno Metal Post your environment will not limit you. It is completely feasible – and simple – to build a strong, durable, and secure foundation on a backyard slope. Techno Metal Post has the ideal deck footing answers for hillside decks and other structures. That slope is no longer an obstacle; it’s an opportunity for effortless creativity and peace of mind.

 

 

INNOVATION AND EXPERIENCE

With our specialized installation equipment and our accomplished engineering department, Techno Metal Post can design a foundation for your hillside deck project or extension. Access to your property is not an obstacle. In fact, we love steep slopes. Our machines can easily maneuver around landscaping, fences, sides of buildings, and precarious hillsides, with no digging or damage to your property. Techno Metal Post’s powerful and versatile equipment is created to move around very narrow spaces, and to get through tight and hard-to-reach areas, including steep slopes.

Techno Metal Post provides expert in-house engineering services for your deck footings. Our highly skilled engineers know helical piles and will oversee the analysis and certification of your deck footings. When assessing your project, they will take into consideration lateral loads, compression loads, and uplift, and will recommend different products for different situations. They will determine which piles to use, depending on the structure that needs supporting, the soil’s characteristics, and angle of the slope.

 

EFFORTLESS FLOW

Whether you are a homeowner, a contractor, or both, Techno Metal Post is the perfect solution to meet your needs. As Paul Lafrance (June 3, 2017) says, “The deck ‘should’ be a true extension of the home that carries your living space from the indoors to the outdoors…We want our interior living spaces to make us feel good when we spend time in them. So why would we settle for anything less from an outdoor living space?” (“Re-Thinking the Deck with Paul Lafrance”). Techno Metal Post’s helical piles and innovative technology ensure that your investment remains strong, stable, and long-lasting, guaranteeing many happy years of easy indoor-outdoor flow.

 

Roger from Techno Metal Post Hamilton-Durham, joins The Construction Life crew, as they get talking about new ways to build foundations using helical piles/piers.

When Manny and Roger met over 9 years ago, decks were a hot topic and a main focus.  There was also buzz around new ways to install additions and foundations using helical piles, instead of older methods of concrete pouring.  This would eventually revolutionize the construction and building industry.

Today, helical piles or piers, are being used for more than just decks.  They are found in infrastructure foundations, additions, signs, fencing, garages, sheds and much more!

Tune into the talk and see how helical piles/piers can uplevel your next project.

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In August 2017, Techno Metal Post was excited to train our very first dealer who took advantage of our brand new Veteran’s Program. We welcomed Robert S. Heil, our new dealer for South West Michigan to do our form of ‘basic training’.

After 8 years working in the military and being stationed in Afghanistan and Iraq; then 2 years of working for a civilian company overseas, Robert and his wife decided it was time to do something different. Travelling as much as he has, it has taken a toll on his family. So when he got introduced to Techno Metal Post by his brother Shawn, Robert decided to pursue this opportunity to start his own business. Shawn has a decking company in South West Michigan, and recognized the great fit for Robert to have a helical pile installation company. Robert then decided to inquire about becoming a Techno Metal Post dealer. After doing his research and due diligence on Techno Metal Post and other helical pile companies, the decision to choose Techno Metal Post became clear. Robert said, "Techno Metal Post was the best choice for me. With the Lac Michigan waterfront and all the inlands lake, South West Michigan will bring so many opportunities for this product."

Coming to Quebec for his training is the first time he has ever been to Canada and he really enjoyed all the things he learned while he was in this great province. Robert has a great sense of humour and the whole time he was here with us, he had us all laughing and enjoying his stories. He also taught us the term “Drop the Mic”, which you can google if you don’t know what that is. In addition to his great sense of humour, because of his military background Robert brings great skills of discipline, determination, perseverance and an ability to learn things very quickly. We know these skills will help him be very successful in his new dealership.

Robert has a beautiful wife named Cassidy and two lovely children, a boy named Charlie and a girl named Haddie. His family are the inspiration behind Robert wanting to change his career and start this dealership with Techno Metal Post. He is excited to be at home every night with his wife and children.

Robert has a deep passion for hunting and wants to plan to a hunting trip in Quebec sometime in the very near future. He also loves fishing. He is hoping this business will provide the balance in his life for family, work and his hobbies of hunting and fishing.

We look forward to seeing great things from Robert’s new dealership and wish him all the success in his new business venture with Techno Metal Post. We are excited to welcome you on board as our first Veteran Dealer for SW Michigan. (Drop the mic!)

Techno Metal Post Illiana in Chicago is now operating a Techno Metal Post dealer in Northeastern Illinois and Northwestern Indiana.

Tony Verga learned about helical piles when researching a construction project. Previously, he had installed decks and additions with dug footings and sought a new technology to eliminate digging, hauling, mixing cement and a 5 day cure time. His research led him to Techno Metal Post in Thetford Mines, Quebec, the leader in Helical Pile Technology and Custom Installation Equipment. Verga said, “not only is TMP offering the product, but they are offering a fully engineered solution.”

The soil in the Lake Michigan region is mostly clay. Installing concrete sonotubes is costly and labor intensive for construction contractors. After meeting with the Techno Metal Post team, Tony saw the development potential in this region. Verga said, “I believe that the helical pile technology will receive an enthusiastic welcome in our region.”

In July 2016, Tony traveled to Thetford Mines to participate in certification classes on installing piles, use of the installation equipment and the structural and practical engineering of helical piles. In August 2016, additional training sessions were held in Chicago for staff from Chicago/Indiana and Techno Metal Post Southern Wisconsin.

With the quick adaptation of helical piles in the construction industry and the popularity of TV shows such as “Decked Out” (DIY Network), Techno Metal Post Illiana has great growth potential.

“Tony is an experienced individual who is not afraid to confront challenges that arise. He asked very specific questions, showing he had already researched the product. I am not worried about his success,” commented Serge Larouche, Director of Development in the U.S.

Techno Metal post Illiana will be servicing Northeastern Illinois and Northwestern Indiana for both residential and commercial applications. For more information contact TMP Illiana at Illinois: 630.631.0684 or Indiana: 219.200.3011.

From left to right: Serge Larouche (Director of Development, U.S.A.), Étienne St-Laurent (General Manager), Tony Verga (Owner of Techno Metal Post Illiana), Zachary LaPorte (owner of Techno Metal Post of Southern Vermont) and Pascal Marceau (President)

At 21 years old, Zachary LaPorte, has become the youngest dealer in the Techno Metal Post network. Zachary has just completed his Construction Management training. The new owner is realizing his dream of starting his own business. Far from being intimidated to enter the business world, Zachary was impatient to put his knowledge to use to benefit clients in Vermont. Techno Metal Post of Southern Vermont is located in Montpelier and will operate a Techno Metal Post franchise in the southern part of the state.

Following his initial meeting with the Techno Metal Post team, Zachary fell in love with the helical pile technology and installation equipment. He started working with Jim Lyman, owner of Techno Metal Post Vermont to learn more about the business and to start mastering the secrets of the trade.

Recently, Zachary took part in training sessions consisting of an introduction to the company, presentation of the different departments, theoretical and practical training on installing piles and training on use of the installation equipment. According to Zach, “The product is already quite well known in Vermont and I am confident that I will be able to contribute to further promoting all the advantages of using our technology.”

“The new dealer paid very close attention throughout the training. He absorbed all of the information quite impressively. He showed outstanding professionalism. Despite his young age, I can see that he already has knowledge and experience in the field and that he will certainly use it to his advantage”, commented Maxime Binet, the person in charge of training.

From left to right: Serge Larouche (Director of Development, U.S.A.), Étienne St-Laurent (General Manager), Tony Verga (Owner of Techno Metal Post Illiana), Zachary LaPorte (owner of Techno Metal Post of Southern Vermont) and Pascal Marceau (President)

Maxime Alba and Clément Rouchouse joined the Techno Pieux family in 2012. In 2015, this enthusiastic and dynamic team opened its second concession: Techno Pieux 2 Savoies.

For the occasion they have taken new premises, which includes storage space, and have invested in a EM1. Their goal is to cope with the growing demand from the individual construction bolted foundation sector. They are not thinking of stopping there and we hope to continue seeing them progress and develop.