Manufacturing Projects
Ozinga Slag Vertical Roller Mill
Market Sector: Industrial
Perimeter Erosion Control & Inlet Protection Installation
Erosion & Construction Services provided targeted erosion and sediment control installation services in support of Ozinga’s Slag Vertical Roller Mill project in East Chicago, Indiana. The facility has been widely recognized as a major industrial investment and is billed as North America’s largest low-carbon cement mill, representing a significant advancement in sustainable manufacturing.
ECS was engaged during the installation phase to implement perimeter erosion controls and inlet protection measures as site development progressed. The scope focused on establishing and supplementing sediment control measures to support compliance requirements during active construction.
Services Completed:
- Perimeter & Sediment Control Installation
- Installation of Siltworm™ filter sock
- Supplemental placement of erosion control materials around newly installed storm structures
- Inlet Protection Installation
- Above-ground inlet protection
- Below-grade inlet baskets
Project Details
Location: East Chicago, Indiana
Engagement Duration: Installation Phase (1 month)
Project Partner: Ozinga and Ziese & Sons
Why This Project Matters
Large-scale industrial developments require early erosion and sediment control measures to protect surrounding infrastructure and waterways during construction. ECS’s work on this nationally significant, low-carbon manufacturing facility demonstrates the ability to support complex industrial projects with precise, phase-specific erosion control installations aligned with sustainability and compliance goals.
