Cabela's To Construct Rogers, Minn., Retail Facility

To reach its aggressive expansion goals, Cabela's relies on flexible construction partners who can respond quickly, such as Fabcon, a Minn.-based precast concrete supplier. Fabcon will install approximately 68,000 square feet of its 12-inch VersaCore Plus™ panels for the Rogers, Minn., Cabela's

"The unique style and décor associated with each Cabela's retail store is an important extension of the company's brand and image," said Michael Le Jeune, president and CEO, Fabcon. "As a supplier to Cabela's since 1997, we're delighted that the company continues to put its trust in Fabcon to consistently meet its tight scheduling requirements and customized panel design needs."

Fabcon's VersaCore Plus line of precast wall panels provide architects, engineers and building owners with a panel capable of delivering premium thermal efficiency, structural integrity and design flexibility. Customers can choose from more than 24 standard finishes, plus custom finish options, that can be adapted with 22 aggregate designs to help meet unique appearance needs for commercial construction projects.

As Cabela's expands to more locations nationwide, the company continues to use and benefit from Fabcon's precast wall panels. The company's newest facility in Wheeling, W. Va., which opened in August 2004, joins Cabela's nine retail stores. Cabela's also has announced plans to open three additional stores in 2005, including locations in Forth Worth and Buda, Texas, and Lehi, Utah, and four additional stores in the next two years.

Fabcon, an ISO 9001 registered manufacturer, which produces and installs precast concrete panels throughout the Midwest and Eastern United States, operates production facilities in Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The company has completed more than 7,000 precast projects and is celebrating 34 years as a leader in the precast concrete business. Since 1971, Fabcon has manufactured, delivered and installed precast wall panels for virtually every type of structure. Fabcon experience helping customers accomplish their building goals includes 10,000-square-foot retail stores, million-square-foot distribution centers and 16-story housing facilities. Visit www.fabcon-usa.com for more information.