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2010 News

Strongwell’s Grating After 30+ Years in Offshore Environment

August 24, 2010 | No comments

In 1979, DURADEK® grating was installed on Shell’s offshore platform Ellen. The platform was destined for the Beta Field off the shore of southern California. Now, with over 30 years… Read full article

ADA Compliant Handrail Remains Strong After 7 Years

August 23, 2010 | No comments

In 2003, the Moody Gardens Theme Park in Galveston, Texas,  embraced the low maintenance and corrosion resistance of Strongwell’s custom fiberglass handrail systems for theme park’s dock.
The day dock at… Read full article

Strongwell Receives ISO 9001:2008 Certification

May 27, 2010 | No comments

Strongwell, the world’s leading pultruder, has received the exclusive ISO 9001:2008 certification for its quality management system. This certification applies to all of the company’s plant locations: Bristol, Virginia, Abingdon,… Read full article

Fiberglass Proves Durable Solution in Shark Tank’s Corrosive Saltwater Environment

May 13, 2010 | No comments

In 1999, an Ohio zoo installed a 100,000 gallon saltwater tank that was filled with colored fish and sharks. The tank required a corrosion-resistant crossing platform in order to view… Read full article

EXTREN® Structure Shapes Transparent to Radio Waves

May 12, 2010 | No comments

ASTRON, the Netherlands’s Institute for Radio Astronomy, is attempting to develop the world’s largest radio telescope by 2020. The Institute’s Electronic Multi-Beam Radio Astronomy ConcEpt (EMBRACE) design is one step… Read full article

Armor Panels Benefit More Than Military Applications

May 11, 2010 | No comments

Thousands of Strongwell’s HS Armor Panels have been purchased by the U.S. Military, but now the fiberglass armor panels are extending into non-military markets. A recent application of HS Armor… Read full article

Strongwell’s Profile Newsletter Now Available via Email

May 10, 2010 | No comments

Strongwell is pleased to announce the creation of the Profile E-Newsletter. Now, in addition to the printed version of the Profile Newsletter, the E-Newsletter will also be available. The Profile… Read full article

FRP Architectural Trim and Flashing

May 7, 2010 | No comments

With over ten years exposure to the elements, the fiberglass architectural trim and flashing on the Oakwood Commons buildings in Southfield, Michigan looks as good as the day installed…. Read full article

Fiberglass Handrail & Fencing Offers Low-Maintenance, High Strength and Long-Term Aesthetic Qualities

May 6, 2010 | No comments

Rupe Building Company, LLC prides itself on the company’s multi-family construction experience. In 2009, the builder was in need of a low-maintenance, high-strength handrail and fencing solution that would meet… Read full article

Fiberglass Decking a Problem Solver for Football Fan Party Deck

May 6, 2010 | No comments

Philadelphia Eagles fans now have an excellent location to watch the game and be front and center for the live halftime performances. This new destination for fans is known as the… Read full article

Strongwell Corporation Announces Green Initiatives on Strongwell.com

April 30, 2010 | No comments

(Bristol, VA) Strongwell has had protection of the environment as one of its core strategies for more than 25 years. The company has long been at the forefront of composites industry… Read full article

In the News: Composites Enter the Club

April 7, 2010 | No comments

If you stop by The Vintage Club in Indian Wells, California, you’ll see some recently-finished renovations. The club decided to replace large, wooden screening pyramids, which are used to accentuate… Read full article

Architectural Solutions Video Now Available

February 8, 2010 | No comments

The features of Strongwell’s fiberglass products can equally become significant benefits in many architectural applications. From residential home columns to fencing, decking and railing systems, the Architectural Solutions video demonstrates a… Read full article

Strongwell Introduces the New GRIDFORM™ Design Guide

February 3, 2010 | No comments

Strongwell Corporation has introduced its GRIDFORM™ Design Guide to assist bridge engineers in determining if GRIDFORM™ is a better alternative for reinforced concrete bridge decks. With the help of the… Read full article

Fiberglass Selected to Replace Timber Screening Pyramids

February 2, 2010 | 2 comments

The Vintage Club is one of America’s most prestigious country club communities. Located at the base of Eisenhower Mountain in Indian Wells, California, the Vintage Club blends natural beauty with… Read full article

Fiberglass Grating & Handrail Safe Choice for Offshore Living Quarters Platform

February 2, 2010 | No comments

PEMEX, Mexico’s state-owned petroleum company, recently selected Strongwell’s fiberglass grating and handrail for the company’s new offshore living quarters platform, Cayo Arcas. Major factors for PEMEX’s selection of fiberglass involved… Read full article

Lightweight Fiberglass Shelters Installed at Indiana Power Facility

February 2, 2010 | No comments

Fortune 500 company, Duke Energy is one of one of the largest electric power companies in the United States. The company generates electricity in locations ranging from the Midwest to… Read full article

After 7 Years, First Installation of Round SAFRAIL™ Continues to Resist Corrosion

February 2, 2010 | No comments

In 2002, Fort Lauderdale, Florida received the very first installation of Strongwell’s round SAFRAIL™ industrial handrail system. The SAFRAIL™ was added to a fender system located below the city’s 17th… Read full article

Leri Footbridge Built with Strongwell’s Lightweight, Corrosion Resistant FRP

February 2, 2010 | 2 comments

Strongwell distributor and fabricator Pipex Structural Composites selected EXTREN® structural shapes, SAFPLATE® gritted plate and SAFPLANK® interlocking decking system for use in a 260 foot (80M) pedestrian footbridge over the… Read full article

Coastal Market Page Now Available

February 2, 2010 | No comments

Because Strongwell’s products will not rust or rot, the pultruded fiberglass products are ideal alternatives to steel and wood for applications in wet and corrosive environments like those found in… Read full article

Strongwell Videos Now Online

February 2, 2010 | No comments

Strongwell now features online videos ranging from how architectural solutions, to the pultrusion process itself. The videos are available to website visitors and are found on product and market pages,… Read full article