Flood Barriers
Understanding King Tides: Causes, Risks, and Flood Mitigation Solutions
What Is a King Tide? King tides are the highest predicted tides of the year at a specific coastal location. These extreme tides occur during perigean spring tides, when: The sun, moon, and Earth align during a new or full moon The moon is at its closest point to Earth (perigee) Gravitational forces combine to…
Read MoreHow Do Flood Barriers Work?
A Guide to Modern Flood Protection Flooding can cause devastating consequences for a home, business, or community. Climate change is causing a shift in the number and severity of floods across the United States, including in urban areas. Traditional sandbags still show up during emergencies, but there are better flood barriers available that are safer,…
Read MoreCascade Engineering Announces Strategic Partnership to Manufacture and Distribute NOAQ Flood Barrier Systems in North America
Grand Rapids, MI — Cascade Engineering Inc., a leader in sustainable plastic injection molding, has announced an exclusive partnership with Sweden-based NOAQ Flood Protection AB to bring innovative flood protection systems to the North American market. Under this agreement, Cascade will serve as a distributor and the exclusive manufacturer of NOAQ’s patented BOXWALL™ and BOXPOOL™…
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