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Vineyard Trellising Revolutionized by Concrete

Concrete may not be the first material that comes to mind for vineyard managers who are setting up or reinforcing their trellis systems this year. Jensen Precast, the largest independently-owned precast company in the United States, is giving viticulturists serious reasons to think again.

Jensen Precast, known since 1968 for its expertise in the manufacturing of concrete building materials such as sewer pipes, parking barriers, and bridge beams for infrastructure development, has introduced the Harvest Pillar, a new concept in trellising for vineyards, orchards, hop yards, and nut farms.

The advantages of Harvest Pillar concrete posts over traditional wood or steel trellis systems are compelling.

"Harvest Pillar concrete posts will help growers save on costly repairs and replacement of wood and steel posts," explains George Kehagias, Technical Sales Manager for Jensen Precast. "Concrete has long been used in Europe and Australia for trellising. We are now introducing it to American growers, including vineyard management businesses. Harvest Pillar is designed to reduce labor and maintenance costs while providing a lasting solution to recurring trellis replacement needs."

Harvest Pillar prestressed concrete posts are made with steel tendons encased in Portland cement, aggregates, and water, the standard materials used to make concrete.

Bendable steel tendons within the post give the concrete flexibility in the field during inclement weather conditions and harvesting events.


Besides withstanding climate extremes of heat, frost, rain, snow, and wind, the concrete posts are ideal for mechanical harvesting, remaining intact when vigorously shaken, as opposed to steel, which can be bent, or wood that can break under duress.

Jensen Precast Harvest Pillar posts are:

  • Durable and flexible
  • Not subject to rust or corrosion
  • Free from toxins or other harmful chemicals
  • Disease and pest-resistant
  • Safe for mechanical harvesting
  • Cost savings in terms of materials and labor

The superiority of prestressed concrete posts as a viable option for vineyard management is catching on fast with trellis experts and crop growers alike.


"Prestressed concrete posts used in agriculture trellis offer a reliable solution to growers looking to maximize longevity, repeatability, and strength," notes Agricultural Engineer Mark De Kleine, Ph.D., founder of TrellX, a leader in providing cost-effective trellis solutions. "The wide variety of applications and bolt-on accessories is appealing for trellis and covering systems in agriculture production. With a committed domestic producer in the United States, the availability is now unquestioned."

Jensen Precast is proud to be collaborating with industry leaders to provide next-generation solutions for agriculture and infrastructure development.


For growers interested in a pilot project using Harvest Pillar trellis posts or for more information on a partial or complete installation build-out, contact Jensen Precast at (775) 352-2700 or harvestpillar@jensenprecast.com.


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Located in Modesto, California, G3 Enterprises was founded by the third generation of the Gallo Family with the vision of expanding services and increasing productivity to better serve the wine and spirits industry. With more than four decades of experience, we deliver results while building partnerships with our customers and suppliers.

While our VISION is to be the supplier of choice, our MISSION is to be a leader in providing integrated solutions for our beverage and ag industry partners by delivering quality packaging products and supply chain services. Our employees leverage G3's proven experience and diverse portfolio to provide creative solutions that enable our customers' success.

We offer exclusive products and services in the following areas:

  • Diam Cork, Caps, and Capsules
  • Custom Label Printing
  • Bottle Etching and Decorating
  • 3rd Party Logistics services 
  • Transportation(Rail, Trucking, etc.)
  • Ag Services (ag hauling, feeds & pomace)
  • Glass Distribution
  • Petainer One-Way Kegs
  • Aluminum Cans
  • Processing Equipment
  • Packaging Equipment

 


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