Despite the current challenges to the economy, Pro-Tec’s Mod Series (Modular Aluminum Trench Shields) have never been more in demand than now.  Even when manufacturing for steel products slowed, we had a good backlog of aluminum orders, particularly Mod Series.

Pro-Tec’s rental division has struggled to keep up with the demand.  We have always had a consistent need for rentals involving spot repairs seem to have evolved into large, multiple shield orders.

The underground construction industry’s gradual shift toward emphasizing trenchless applications has made Mod Series a necessary item for contractors.  The need for excavations to have a more than temporary shoring system for their excavations has driven the demand.  The flexibility offered by our Mod Series is favored for the lining, bursting, oil / gas pipeline and utility contractors.

OSHA enforcement has played a large part in this Mod explosion as well.  MI-OSHA has added four new officers this year concentrating on construction projects (that brings our governor’s job creation total in her reign to four).

“We’ll only be in the hole for a few minutes.”   This was the famous excuse used by contractors when presented with Mod-Series in the past.  That phrase can’t be uttered any more with a straight face.

Pro-Tec’s Mod-Series is better than the competition for one main reason.  Our corner posts last longer than our competitors because they are made with more material and the channels connecting the panel and post are enclosed.  Our competitors lack this feature. When compared in the field, there is no doubt Mod is the better value.  When a post is damaged, it is most likely no good or at best cut down significantly.  Why continue to replace their corner posts when you can own a Pro-Tec’s Mod Series.

Stacking Units, Cutouts, Push pads, and Bolt-on Knife Edges, etc. are all excellent accessories that can be added to a 2, 3 or 4 sided Mod Series and ATS Shields.