Success in the Metal Works Industry

In 2007 Stephen Hawco started a mobile welding company, servicing Labrador City and the surrounding area in Newfoundland and Labrador. Seeking to meet the industry demand, Hawco saw an opportunity to expand his mobile welding business into a full service metal works operation. Enter Carol Lakes Metal Works Ltd., a thriving small business that has grown from 1 to 40 employees in just a few short years. The newest expansion in 2011 has been instrumental in growth.

To meet the needs of his growing clientele, Hawco envisioned a workshop, large enough to easily encompass a 55 ton crane for in-shop fabrication and large component building for mining production. With his first hand knowledge of the advantages of steel, Hawco selected a metal building system from Allied Steel Buildings for his new workshop.

Metal building systems are prefabricated which means construction times and price are much less than conventional buildings. The Allied Steel Buildings team worked with Hawco to design the best solution for his metal workshop, which includes 4 bays, an in-floor rail system strong enough to support loads in excess of 200 tons and a 300 ton press brake.  The 8,000 sq. ft. steel facility has 36’ high ceilings, with ample room for the crane and a 40’x30’ framed opening for easy access. An R-20 Industrial Insulation System lines the roof and walls to keep the interior protected from harsh winter cold.

Hawco and the CLMW crew easily erected the tall pre-engineered building in two weeks and yes, their on-site construction team is readily available for projects in the Labrador City area. With their new Allied Steel Building, they are a metal works haven that can be utilized for fabrication, component rebuilding, sandblasting and industrial painting. Of course, they are still available for any mobile welding needs!            

About Carol Lakes Metal Works Limited: Carol Lake Metal Works is a fabrication/mechanical company located in Labrador City, NL. We strive to provide the best in customer satisfaction while, getting the job done right within the proper time limits in a safe and productive manner. Visit www.carollakemetalworks.com for more information or call (709) 282-3232.

About Allied Steel Buildings: Allied Steel produces superior pre-engineered steel buildings at affordable prices for every application including industrial, agricultural and residential steel buildings.  Call an Allied professional at (877) 997-8335 or visit www.alliedbuildings.com for steel building prices and rates.