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New GFRP bars on the Australian market New GFRP rebar brands are entering the market — and not all of them are equal. We’re seeing more GFRP rebar brands on the Australian market. At first glance they look like standard GFRP rebar, yet they are manufactured to different standards and…

Water absorption test BlackBar™ – a day from QC lab! Unlike traditional steel, GFRP rebar properties depend heavily on chemical formulation and manufacturing precision. This is why we test our GFRP rebar in our in-house laboratory — to continuously verify and refine our manufacturing process and ensure consistent quality. Why…

A day from Australian GFRP factory BlackBar™ – a day from the factory! We manufacture GFRP rebar with a sand-coated profile and that detail matters more than most people realise.The sand coating isn’t just a finish. It creates a reliable mechanical interlock with concrete, delivering consistent bond strength that structural…

Specify GFRP rebar within 1 km from shoreline Why keep rebuilding the same coastal structures every 20–30 years? In Australia’s coastal zones (within just 1 km of the shoreline), chloride attack is relentless. Steel rebar corrodes, concrete spalls, and we’re stuck in a costly cycle of repairs and replacements —…