Concrete Cutting for Manufacturing & Industrial Plants
Manufacturing plants depend on concrete foundations and floor systems that must be modified every time equipment is added, replaced, or relocated. The thick, heavily reinforced concrete in industrial settings requires specialized cutting equipment and experienced operators. Production downtime during concrete work costs manufacturers thousands of dollars per hour, making efficient and well-coordinated concrete cutting service a direct contributor to plant profitability.
Manufacturing and industrial facilities operate on concrete infrastructure that is substantially heavier and thicker than standard commercial construction. Plant floors are often 8 to 12 inches of reinforced concrete designed to support heavy machinery, vehicle traffic, and dynamic loads from production operations. Foundation pads for large equipment can be 24 inches thick or more, heavily reinforced with rebar mats and anchor bolt assemblies. Cutting, modifying, or removing this type of concrete demands industrial-grade equipment, experienced operators, and a thorough understanding of structural loading. REDCORE provides the heavy-duty concrete cutting capability that manufacturing and industrial plant projects require.
Machine foundation work is one of our most common industrial applications. When a manufacturer installs new production equipment, replaces aging machinery, or reconfigures a production line, the existing concrete foundations rarely match the new equipment's anchor bolt pattern, utility connection locations, or dimensional footprint. REDCORE cuts new foundations to specification, modifies existing pads, removes obsolete foundations, and cuts utility trenches that bring power, water, compressed air, hydraulic lines, and drain connections to the new equipment positions. We work from the equipment vendor's foundation drawings and coordinate with millwrights and riggers to ensure the concrete work is ready when the equipment arrives.
Utility trench cutting in industrial floors is another frequent project. Manufacturing plants continuously evolve their process layouts, and each change requires moving utilities through the plant floor. REDCORE cuts trenches for process drains, cooling water lines, electrical conduit runs, pneumatic tubing, and floor-level conveyance systems. Our flat saws and wall saws handle the heavy, deeply reinforced floor slabs common in industrial settings, producing clean trenches with straight edges that accept formed concrete repair after the utilities are installed.
REDCORE serves manufacturing and industrial clients throughout Massachusetts, including facilities in Springfield, Chicopee, Holyoke, and the Pioneer Valley industrial corridor. We understand that production downtime is extremely expensive, so we work with plant managers to schedule concrete cutting during planned shutdowns, maintenance windows, and off-shift hours to minimize the impact on production schedules.
Common Manufacturing & Industrial Plants Projects
Machine Foundation Modifications
Cutting, enlarging, and removing concrete foundations for new production equipment, CNC machines, presses, and industrial machinery with precise anchor bolt layouts.
Utility Trench Cutting
Slab cutting for in-floor utility trenches carrying process drains, cooling water, compressed air, electrical conduit, and hydraulic lines to equipment positions.
Production Line Reconfiguration
Concrete cutting to support production line changes, including floor modifications, equipment pad removal, and new utility routing for reconfigured manufacturing processes.
Plant Expansion Connections
Wall sawing and floor cutting to connect new plant additions to existing buildings, including doorway openings, utility tie-ins, and conveyor penetrations.
Pit and Sump Cutting
Slab cutting and removal for equipment pits, collection sumps, below-grade vaults, and recessed areas required by manufacturing processes.
Loading Dock Modifications
Concrete cutting for dock leveler replacements, new dock door openings, and modifications to shipping and receiving infrastructure.
Structural Modifications
Wall sawing for new openings, equipment pass-throughs, and structural changes in concrete tilt-up and poured-in-place industrial buildings.
Floor Drain and Trench Drain Installation
Slab cutting for process floor drains, trench drain systems, and containment area drainage in manufacturing and processing facilities.
Services for Manufacturing & Industrial Plants
Need Concrete Cutting for Your Manufacturing Facility?
REDCORE provides industrial-grade concrete cutting for manufacturing plants throughout Massachusetts. Machine foundations, utility trenches, structural modifications, and plant expansion work -- all performed on your schedule to minimize production downtime. Contact us to plan your project.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Manufacturing & Industrial Plants
How thick of a concrete slab can you cut in an industrial plant?
Our flat saws cut up to 24 inches deep, which handles the vast majority of industrial floor slabs including heavily reinforced equipment pads. For slabs thicker than 24 inches — which are rare but exist under large presses and heavy equipment — we cut from both sides or use wire sawing. Most plant floors are 6 to 12 inches thick and our standard equipment handles them easily.
Can you cut machine foundations without affecting adjacent equipment that is still running?
Yes. Diamond saw cutting generates far less vibration than jackhammering, which is critical when adjacent production equipment must remain operational and in calibration. We use wet diamond cutting exclusively for this reason — the vibration is low enough that a CNC machine 10 feet away is typically unaffected. We discuss vibration sensitivity with your maintenance team before starting.
Do you work during planned maintenance shutdowns and off-shifts?
We schedule around your production calendar. Most of our manufacturing clients prefer weekend, holiday, or overnight cutting to avoid production interruptions. We work with plant managers to align our schedule with planned shutdowns, maintenance windows, and shift changeovers. If the scope requires multiple visits, we phase the work across consecutive off-shift periods.
Can you cut utility trenches in a floor with embedded conduit and rebar?
Yes. We cut through rebar routinely — our diamond blades are designed for reinforced concrete. For floors with embedded conduit or post-tension cables, we use GPR scanning to map the embedded elements before cutting so we can route the trench to avoid damaging active utilities. If a conduit must be crossed, we coordinate with your electrician to de-energize and reroute before cutting.
Need Concrete Cutting for Your Manufacturing Facility?
REDCORE provides industrial-grade concrete cutting for manufacturing plants throughout Massachusetts. Machine foundations, utility trenches, structural modifications, and plant expansion work -- all performed on your schedule to minimize production downtime. Contact us to plan your project.