Creating Lasting Experiences with Durable Recreation & Artistic Hot-Dip Galvanizing
V&S Galvanizing's comprehensive hot-dip galvanizing and ColorZinq solutions deliver exceptional corrosion protection for amusement park attractions, stadium structures, sculptures, public art, recreational equipment, and waterfront installations that must withstand constant public use, weather, and moisture while maintaining their visual impact.
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Bedford High School
Description
Engineering Reliable Hot-Dip Galvanizing for Recreation, Art & Waterfront Installations
Recreation and artistic projects require exceptional corrosion protection that ensures visitor safety, preserves creative vision, and withstands demanding public and aquatic environments. V&S Galvanizing's ColorZinq system and advanced hot-dip galvanizing processes provide outstanding zinc coating protection for amusement park rides, stadium seating, sculptures, public art, recreational equipment, and waterfront structures while meeting strict safety codes and venue requirements. Our comprehensive galvanizing solutions ensure these installations maintain operational integrity, visual appeal, and structural performance for decades with minimal maintenance, supporting memorable experiences, cultural preservation, and public enjoyment.
Applications
Complete Galvanizing Protection for Recreation, Entertainment & Artistic Venues
From amusement park attractions and stadium bleachers to sculptures, public art, bike racks, playground equipment, piers, and marine installations, our hot-dip galvanizing and ColorZinq solutions protect every critical recreation and artistic component.
Benefits
Why Recreation, Art & Waterfront Operators Choose V&S Hot-Dip Galvanizing Solutions
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Visitor Safety Assurance
Hot-dip galvanizing ensures structural integrity for public recreation safety
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High-Traffic Durability
Advanced zinc coating withstands constant use and mechanical stress
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Weather Resistance Performance
Year-round protection against rain, snow, UV exposure, and temperature extremes
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Aesthetic Appeal Maintenance
ColorZinq options maintain attractive appearance in public venues
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Custom Color Capabilities
ColorZinq unlimited color matching for any artistic design requirement
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Aquatic Environment Durability
Advanced zinc coating provides decades of protection against water exposure and environmental conditions
Our Portfolio
Protecting America's Infrastructure One Dip at a Time
Elias Ornamental Entry Gate
This ornamental gate granting entry to a private drive is the epitome of functional art. Each minute detail in the leaves was etched in using a Dremel tool by the artist, Elias.
Mighty Tigers
Currently enrolled or future students for generations to come - this Tiger sculpture is representative of all those that have passed through the halls. The mascot of Union Endicott High School, two tigers stand tall and proud in this sculpture that sits outside the district office.
Route 434 Greenway
A 2.5 mile bicycle and pedestrian path built to provide a safe walking link between the Binghamton University Campus and downtown. For many years along 2.5 traffic laden miles of Route 434 roadway, pedestrians have been pushed to the side of the road.
JMA Wireless Dome Letters
In May of 2023, Syracuse University and JMA Wireless announced a decade long partnership for naming rights of the University’s stadium. The stadium opened in 1980 and up until now, has operated only under one name.
Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Bridges
Hundreds of thousands of excited fans, workers, and families descended upon Las Vegas for the Formula One Race this year.
State Park Picnic Tables
These picnic tables were produced for state parks and utilize hot-dip galvanized bases and wood tops for a functional piece of art that blends seamlessly into the park views they are encompassed within. Each table consists of two galvanized table legs and bracing to create the base.
Tool Mama
Where this sculpture is sitting the following is inscribed as the description: "Tool Ma Ma 2017" Tools from Heart of Ohio Antique Mall Formed & Welded over mannequin from Craig's List.
Raleigh Springs Skate Park
In the same spot where there was once Raleigh Springs Mall, crews are hard at work on the roughly $40 million Raleigh Springs Town Center.
Tom Lee Park
Tom Lee Park is located to the immediate west of downtown Memphis, Tennessee, overlooking the Mississippi River. The park was named after Tom Lee, an African-American river worker, who saved the lives of 32 passengers of the sinking steamboat M.E.
Forged Iron Memory Tree
D. Holmes Morton, MD is an American physician specializing in genetic disorders of Old Order Amish and Mennonite children.
Infield LED Video Boards/Structures Pocono Raceway
The new LED Video Boards were installed at the NASCAR Pocono Raceway in August of 2015. All of the structural frame components, catwalk, and pole were galvanized.
Frederick MD Carroll Creek Park
A desolate Carroll Creek in Fredrick, Maryland was selected as a site to be renovated and make more available for the community. They insisted that the area be as sustainable as possible.
Dollywood Amusement Park - The Lightning Rod
The engineer on this project is a pro-galvanizing guy. He like the aesthetics as it contrast with the lumber used.
Minotaur
The Minotaur is approximately 10 feet tall, 13 feet deep, and 9.5 feet wide and weighs about 1.2 tons.
Jolly Roger Giant Wheel At The Pier (Rehabilitation)
The wintertime restoration took six months — just in time for Memorial Day. Since its construction in 1986, the Giant Wheel has served as Ocean City's backdrop of carnival music, surf, sand and glistening wafts of funnel cakes and french fries.In the last three decades, over 3.
The Dunbar Bear
A towering bear sculpture has been unveiled in Dunbar, Scotland, marking the legacy of one of East Lothian's most famous sons. The work of art is in tribute to Mr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Monument
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial has been a focal point on Church Street in Norfolk Virginia for years.
UWRF Falcon
During construction of the newly built Rodli hall, Melissa Wilson (Executive Director of Admissions) and Sarah Nelson (Professor of Art) discussed that University of Wisconsin – River Falls needed a new tradition.
Branch Manufacturing
The owner has been a proponent of galvanizing for more than 10 years. She not only loves the fact galvanizing can provide a long lasting durable product to her customers, but also that the finished look is beautiful.
I-75 Auburn Hills
Long time user of hot-dip galvanizing, Future Fence, of Warren, Michigan helped sell the community of Auburn Hills that if he was to construct and deliver their sign, they would only do it if hot-dip galvanizing was involved.
Cooley Law School Stadium
This Minor League baseball stadium, the Lugnuts, part of the Toronto Blue Jays, of Major League Baseball needed to renovate their Baseball stadium. The entire makeover was specified by Jones, Pitrie, and Rafinski to be hot dip galvanized.
Frankenmuth Gateway Arch
This is a Highway Sign welcoming visitor to the popular city of Frankenmuth, Michigan where it is Christmas year round. This highway sign started to be an archway over the freeway.
Freak Beacon
Matt Naimi, owner of Recycle Here has a vision for his city, Detroit. Recycle, but also turn the trash into art at the Lincoln Street Art Park adjacent to the business.
Fifth Third Ballpark
Fifth Third Ballpark is the largest outdoor entertainment venue in Western Michigan. It offers family recreation and entertainment all in one venue!
Oak Arch
Michigan's "City of Fremont's Public Art Program" has been working tirelessly to maintain the public parks and facilities. When the program approached popular, local sculptor Joe Krajkiewcz to come up with an idea to bring the parks and facilities together he came up with this perfect solution.
The Pine Mountain Ski Jump
The Pine Mountain Ski Jump, originally built in 1937, is one of the highest artificially created ski jumps in the world, located in Iron Mountain, Michigan, Dickinson County. It is part of the Kiwanis Ski Club and hosts annual FIS Ski Jumping Continental Cup competitions.
Bill Allen’s Animal Sculptures
Nationally recognized artist, Bill Allen, is known for his unique outdoor metal sculptures. Often featuring animals and insects; they are crafted of welded steel, and hot-dip galvanized for corrosion resistance.
West Ottawa Football Stadium
The new stadium complex is located near the West Ottawa High School North campus and provides an intimate athletics spectator experience with the capability to host multiple events simultaneously. As part of a $97.
Pine Knob Ski Resort
Pine Knob Ski resort features seventeen trails, twelve lifts and three terrain parks. Its signature trail is "The Wall" which is a steep mogul run.
Zadra Roller Coaster
Zadra Roller Coaster opened on August 22, 2019 at Energylandia, located in Zator, Poland. Zadra is polish for “Splinter”, which speaks to its hybrid characteristic of being constructed of both steel and wood.
Eucalyptus Flower
This beautiful piece of art is a modern, bright, plant-like sculpture with curved stems to resemble a Eucalyptus flower. This is a one of a kind sculpture great for commercial or residential display.
Paper Airplane
This free standing, tall, abstract piece of art resembles paper airplanes, and is positioned at a hangar in Houston, TX. It is made of bent plates, and hot-dip galvanized with powder coating.
Wells Fargo Center
The Wells Fargo Center, home of the Philadelphia 76ers and the Philadelphia Flyers, was opened in 1996. However, competing with the new, technologically advanced arenas across the United States, requires many upgrades to keep up with other 21st century arenas.
Capitol Square Planters
The goal of the Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District was to beautify the area surrounding Ohios State Capitol Square. In conjunction with the City of Columbus and a local artist, this has been done with the addition of these 72 planters.
The Villages Charter High School
The growing student population at the Villages, Florida sparked a renovation and expansion of their football facilities. Included in this expansion was the need for new grandstand seating.
The Rastin Observation Tower
Mount Vernon is the county seat of Knox County, located in North Central Ohio, and is home to the brand new Ariel-Foundation Park, a 250-acre public green space built on the site of the former Pittsburgh Plate Glass (PPG) manufacturing plant (which closed in the 1970s).
Quicken Loans Arena Rooftop LED Sign
The timeline for this project was unique as the rooftop structure was being constructed during the current NBA season. The project had to be completed by the time of the NBA playoffs (started in May) and in time to host the Republican National Convention in June.
Freeland Boardwalk Hiking Trail
Canaan Valley and its wetlands is a true example of wild and wonderful West Virginia. The Freeland trail boardwalk runs through the heart of Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge.
Fifth Third LED Board
Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation (3CDC) purchased a new state-of-the-art LED video board from Cincinnati based LSI Industries. The new display will provide better viewing angles and crisper image quality similar in size that it is replacing.
Jackson Tube Globe
This galvanizing project was used to freshen up the sculpture out front of their office. Jackson Tube Service pledge is building for the future which is to communicate quality, durability and longevity.
Ashland Arch
The Main Street, Ashland Ohio arch was donated by a local couple, Lloyd and Norma Wygant. The couple gave $120,000 to bring the arch to a reality.
Susie's Bear Hollow
The Cleveland Metroparks opened it’s new 18,600 square-foot tropical bear habitat: ‘Susie’s Bear Hollow Habitat’, three times the size of the original bear habitat which was built in 1969.
Norfolk Southern AI Train Inspection Portal
As a result of the recent East Palestine, Ohio train derailment catastrophe, Norfolk Southern Corporation has developed and is deploying Digital Train Inspection Portals to enhance rail safety across the company’s 22-state network.
Logan Park
The Massachusetts Port Authority wanted to protect the steel in Logan Park and knew it needed a strong coating because of the parks proximity to the water and the aggressive Massachusetts winter.
Paige Farley - Hackel Memorial Park
The Paige Farley - Hackel Memorial Park is a playground bringing hope and joy to area children and families.
Fenway Park Right Field Stands
Over 3 million people a year eat, cry, stomp, and spill beer on the stands at Fenway Park. Combine that with the pressure of matching the historic Fenway Park green and a tight between-season deadline, and a duplex system utilizing hot-dip galvanized steel was the best way to fulfill these needs.
Absolutely Fabulous Gateway Arch
Sustainability was the key on this project, as well as the aesthetics of the piece.
Everett Memorial Stadium Gates
Hot Dip Galvanizing was selected for Coating Durability because the project is in a high profile area and final restoration of the facility is in a high visibility area.
Sisyphus 2.0
Created as part of a theatrical performance in New York City by the Nerve Tank, this sphere plays different bits of music based on the way it is rolled. Commissioned by Arts Brookfield and presented on the Grace Plaza in midtown Manhattan, Glory Road featured Sisyphus pushing this 6 ½ foot sphere.
Zinc Wall Monument for Zinc Apartments
The newest, (and largest) high rise apartment building in Boston is the New Zn (zinc) apartments. The name reportedly was chosen by the owners as a place where people will want to call home, have a place that will (like zinc) last forever.
Two Boats: One For You, One For Me
This silly but known piece of artwork is located at Harbor Island near Boston, Massachusetts. The artist, Elisabeth Keithline has utilized hot-dip galvanizing in many of her pieces spread throughout New England.
Super Bowl Championship Banners
When another Super Bowl Banner for the New England Patriots need to be erected, the team waited until the week before the first game this past season, to seek out help in getting these frames fabricated and erected.
Optum Field Lounge at Gillette Stadium
The New England Patriots' need for more room for their Super Bowl Champs turned to Galvanized Steel to support the roof of the New Optum Field Lounge.
University of Vermont Statue Restoration
Mr. Sass is a local sculptor who has been hired by the University of Vermont, to go through their grounds and locate and restore the many pieces of metal art and statues that have been hurt by time.
Bavarian Blast Indoor Waterpark
Michigan's largest indoor waterpark at 170000 sq ft as part of a $90 million expansion to the Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth MI.
Pine Mountain Ski Jump Elevator
New elevator shaft addition to one of North America's most iconic ski jumps allowing it to host FIS World Cup competitions.
Owosso Speedway
Complete transformation of the historic Owosso Speedway founded in 1937 including refurbishing and re-galvanizing over 150 tons of structural steel.
Beaver Stadium
Multi-phase renovation of Beaver Stadium at Penn State University completed in time for the 2025 football season.
Lyndhurst Mansion
New entry driveway gates for a Gothic Revival mansion built in 1838 overlooking the Hudson River in Tarrytown NY.
Starboard Bike Racks
The Starboard restaurant's iconic shark-shaped bike racks were restored through hot-dip galvanizing after coastal elements and heavy use degraded their original powder coating. This corrosion-resistant upgrade ensures the popular Dewey Beach landmark's distinctive bike storage will withstand Atlantic coastal conditions for years to come.
Bedford High School
Bedford High School's "Kicking Mule" mascot statue was crafted from over 750 recycled horseshoes donated by the local Amish community and hot-dip galvanized to ensure long-lasting durability at the football stadium entrance. This 715-pound community project was completed through donated materials and services for the 2024 homecoming celebration.
William Allen Art
Artist William Allen creates distinctive sculptures in his garage workshop, utilizing hot-dip galvanizing to achieve a sleek industrial aesthetic while ensuring long-lasting durability and visual appeal. His galvanized pieces offer contemporary metallic finishes that capture light beautifully, making fine art accessible to collectors and art enthusiasts alike.
Knoebels Giant Log Flume
Knoebels Amusement Park's popular log flume ride underwent major refurbishment in 2023, with both new manufactured parts and existing components receiving hot-dip galvanizing to combat corrosion from 33 years of exposure to chlorinated water environments. The tight winter timeline ensured the beloved attraction would be ready for eager patrons when warm weather returned.
Finger Lakes Yacht Club
Yacht Club Cove Homeowners Association replaced aging wooden docks with a new aluminum dock system supported by 156 hot-dip galvanized helical piles installed by barge on Canandaigua Lake. The galvanized steel piles provide superior corrosion resistance in the marine environment, creating a durable foundation for the community's 84-home waterfront access system.
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