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CONCRETE PIPES AND MANHOLES134 CPI %u2013 Concrete Plant International %u2013 2 | 2026 www.cpi-worldwide.comReliable Mixing with TekaFeeding this high-output operation is a Teka THZ 3750 pan mixer, with a 13,200 lb (3.33 cubic yard / 2.55 cubic meter) batch capacity. The mixer is powered by a 140 hp motor with a turbo coupling for soft starts and features dual discharge gates for flexibility and ten spring-loaded mixing arms for uniform mix consistency. At their other plants, DPPI uses threeTeka THZ 2250 pan mixers.%u201cThis is our fourth Teka mixer,%u201d said Chris Fore. %u201cThey%u2019re reliable, efficient, and easy to maintain. We%u2019ve had zero issues, and we know we can always count on Mike Mueller, General Manager of Teka USA, whenever we need support.%u201d DPPI routinely produces up to five different concrete mixes daily which can be used for manufacturing any of the sizes of round and arch pipe.Commitment to QualityDPPI%u2019s success is built on an unwavering focus on quality. The company operates a fully equipped on-site laboratory and employs three dedicated quality control professionals who ensure that every product meets stringent specifications.The A-60 BiDi produces pipe in diameters from 12%u201d-60%u201d (approx. 300 %u2013 1500 mm) in lengths up to 12%u2019 (approx. 3660 mm). DPPI%u2019s products are certified by multiple state transportation departments %u2013 including Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama %u2013 and hold ACPA QCast certification for product excellence.Innovation Beyond ProductionDPPI%u2019s patented %u201cLifting Eye%u201d system, developed by Chris%u2019 Father, Pat Fore, III, and now offers licensing for the patent through its affiliate PF3 Global. The lifting eye exemplifies the company%u2019s forward-thinking approach and is one of the mostsignificant patents to concrete pipe in over 100 years. The engineered cable loop system eliminates traditional lift holes and rigging hardware, improving field safety and efficiency while reducing costs. Contractors gain faster installation and safer handling %u2013 a true innovation in concrete pipe production.Giving Back to the Gulf CoastDPPI donates cull products to create fishing reefs and marine habitats along the Gulf Coast. This program enhances coastal ecosystems and reinforces the company%u2019s commitment to community and environmental stewardship.Building for the FutureToday, DPPI produces a wide range of reinforced concrete pipe, arch pipe, box culverts, end treatments, and specialized precast structures. With two strategically located plants in Gulfport, MS and Arnaudville, LA, the company serves DPPI%u2019s production team relies on dependable equipment and a rigorous QC program to maintain certification and qualitystandards.