Talk rebar and one would normally envision rusty metal rod. Now, a glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) composite rebar is getting a global opportunity to state its case for steel substitution with the announcement of a major licensing deal.
ExxonMobil has entered into a strategic licensing agreement with Neuvokas Corporation, producer of the said product GatorBar. Under this agreement, ExxonMobil has obtained exclusive rights to sub-license Neuvokas’ proprietary manufacturing process in markets outside of North America. This collaboration marks a significant step towards expanding the global market of composite rebar within the concrete reinforcement sector.
Image: Neuvokas
Based on snap cure thermoset polyolefin
ExxonMobil’s Proxxima thermoset polyolefin system’s ultra-low viscosity and snap cure technology, paired with Neuvokas’ innovative process, enables production speeds up to 20 times faster than traditional composite rebar methods. This process efficiency makes GatorBar one of the most cost competitive alternatives to traditional steel rebar.
GatorBar is corrosion free, lightweight, and long-lasting GFRP rebar while its new Grip technology eliminates slivers common to GFRP competitors. These features further differentiate GatorBar versus traditional steel by delivering reduced transportation costs, simplified handling, faster installation, potential for design optimizations, and value across a broad range of projects.
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