Flood Barriers

King tides are a natural phenomenon that can cause significant flooding and infrastructure challenges in coastal communities. Understanding why they occur and how to prepare for them is essential for residents, facility managers, and planners in vulnerable areas. In this guide, we’ll explain what king tides are, why they happen, the risks they pose, and…

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,…

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™…