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David Clemens to Present Webinar for New Steel Bridge Webinar Series

David Clemens, Director of Engineered Product Sales for Wheeler, will be presenting a webinar for the Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance (SSSBA) “Short Span Steel Bridges: Learning by Example” webinar series.  The webinar, Forest Service Project – Northern Wisconsin, will be held Thursday, August 17, 2023, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM ET.  The webinar series is free and will be held August 8, 10, 15, and 17.  Registration is available here.  This series held in partnership with the University of Wyoming, and is recommended for bridge owners, designers, faculty, students, and anyone else with an interest in learning about innovative solutions to meet the increasing demands placed on our nation’s infrastructure.

Remembering David Hoak

We are deeply saddened by the passing of David Hoak in July of 2022. David was Owner and Chairman of the Board of Wheeler, having had a 51-year history with the company. His commitment to and love for his family, friends, community, and Wheeler was apparent to all. David’s leadership and his friendly and engaging personality is very much missed.

Wheeler is honored as a long term supporter of NACE.

At their recent conference, the National Association of County Engineers presented Wheeler with a plaque recognizing 25 years of support for the organization. Wheeler maintains strong ties with the county engineering community through design and supply of bridges and salt storage buildings.

Wheeler featured in Golf Course Trades Magazine

Recently Wheeler was invited to write an article for Golf Course Trades Magazine.  This became the feature of the May edition.  Titled, “You Need a Bridge, Now What…” the article reviews key steps in considering a new recreation bridge.  View the article:  Golf Course Trades

AGC-MnDOT Bridge Awards Announced

The 2012 AGC-MnDOT Bridge Awards recognize a timber vehicle bridge built for the Minnesota DNR in Lake Itasca State Park.  Wheeler supplied all the treated timber components and related hardware.  See the full announcement:  AGC-MnDOT Bridge Awards

Wheeler adds Fracture Critical Endorsement to AISC certification

With our most recent audit Wheeler has added the Fracture Critical Endorsement to the AISC certification for our steel fabrication facility.  This endorsement furthers our commitment to providing comprehensive quality and service with our line of fabricated steel products.

New Bridge installed over Oak Leaf Trail in Milwaukee

Wheeler recently designed and supplied a Timber Trussed Arch pedestrian bridge located next to the Urban Ecology Center in Milwaukee, WI.  The bridge was erected and set by Stone Creek Contractors of Luxemburg, WI.  The project was administered by the Milwaukee County Department of Public Works.  The installation was documented by local media.  See the entire article with this link to the Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel:  Bridge Installation

New Copper Naphthenate Supplier Takes Over

Wheeler is excited to announce a new supplier is available for Copper Naphthenate concentrate.  Nisus Corporation has EPA approval to manufacture and sell Copper Naphthenate concentrate.  Wheeler looks forward to the new relationship with Nisus.  QNAP treated timber products are available from Wheeler.

Please view the Nisus press release.

Black Hills Culvert Installed

Local developer is excited to feature the beauty of timber as subdivision prepares for expansion.  View the full article with permission of the Black Hills Pioneer: First Timber Box Culvert Installed in Spearfish

Quick Bridge Replacement Saves County a Headache

When the bridge on CTH O failed Clark County thought they were in for a long winter of complaints regarding the road closure.  Wheeler responded quickly by teaming with Ruzic Construction to provide the design/build solution for a new bridge at the site.

Randy Anderson, the Clark County Highway Commissioner, commented, “When the bridge failed, I thought we were in for a long and inconvenient winter, on CTH O, but you made sure that didn’t happen.”  See Randy’s entire letter.