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Aug 29, 2016
Larry Goldberg, PE joins Neuvokas Corporation
Ahmeek, MI – August 29, 2016 – Neuvokas Corporation welcomes a new team member Lawrence (Larry) Goldberg, PE! Larry...
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Aug 9, 2016
Road Paves Way for Economic Development
"AHMEEK, Mich. (WLUC) Sometimes, the barriers to business can be easily solved. An improved road in Ahmeek is helping...
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Aug 5, 2016
July '16 Review: Gatorbar Being Tested in Rammed Earth & Tilt-up Applications & A Featured Project
I hope you all appreciated your freedom and experienced your fair share of fireworks for Independence Day. The fact that...
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Aug 2, 2016
Neuvokas Makes Large Donation to Houghton Skatepark Project
August, 2 2016- Ahmeek, MI- The Houghton Skatepark Project has received a large donation from the Neuvokas Corporation...
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Jul 12, 2016
High-tech Startup Companies Are Revitalizing the Copper Country
"Neuvokas Basalt. You see it everywhere in the Copper Country. It's the volcanic rock from which the area's namesake ore...
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Jul 5, 2016
A New Road for Neuvokas, Quite Literally
My top priority for July is definitely making fresh lines on the new pavement outside of Neuvokas with my long board...
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Jun 30, 2016
Gatorbar Used in First MDOT Project, NSF Grantee Conference & More
Since my office at Neuvokas is the only office regulated by an AC unit, this summer is off to a great start. And, well...
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Jun 29, 2016
Road Renovations in Keweenaw County Give Local Company Room to Grow
Ahmeek, MI - June 29, 2016 - Thanks to a TEDF Category A grant awarded by MDOT in August of 2015, the road connecting...
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Jun 9, 2016
The Halls River Project: A Win for FRP Composites in the US
Steel reinforced concrete is known to be the most tried and true method of construction. We have tried it for over 100...
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Jun 5, 2016
Gatorbar™ Now Available In Lowe's! MI50 & Other News
Well guys, May has come to a close whether you like it or not! In the U.P. it’s definitely a good thing. Snow in May is...
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May 30, 2016
Non-Conductive Reinforcement Specified to Reduce Problems Caused by Stray Voltage
A customer recently used GatorBar™ to fulfill a building specification for a milking parlor on a dairy farm. The...
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May 10, 2016
GatorBar Featured on Cover of Concrete Contractor Magazine April/May 2016 Issue
GatorBar is featured on the cover of Concrete Contractor April/May 2016 issue!
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May 2, 2016
Gatorbar on Cover of Concrete Contractor April/May Edition & More
Time is flying by faster than a hungry cheetah here at Neuvokas (Is it the same everywhere else?). In any case, here's a...
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Apr 3, 2016
CIGMAT Conference, Michigan 50, Upcoming Articles
And just like that, Q1 of 2016 came to a close! Time really does fly when you're having fun (working your tail off so...
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Mar 23, 2016
100 Years of Practice Doesn't Make Perfect: Top 3 Reasons to Consider FRP Reinforcement Over Steel
FRP rebar has been around for decades, but has been used very seldom in comparison to “good ol’ steel” rebar. Lately...
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Mar 14, 2016
Neuvokas Corporation Honored as One of “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch” in 2016
Ahmeek, MI - March 14, 2016 - Neuvokas Corporation will be honored as one of the "Michigan 50 Companies to Watch" at an...
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Feb 29, 2016
Neuvokas on Capitol Hill, WOC 2016, Spark Plug Awards & Featured Case Study
February proved to be an eventful month for Neuvokas starting on day one.
February 1st - ASBDC Capitol Hill Showcase:...
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Feb 21, 2016
FRP vs. Steel Stress Strain Curve - The Elastic Behavior of FRP Rebar
So how does FRP rebar differ from steel rebar? In the previous video we mentioned that FRP rebar is five times less...
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Feb 13, 2016
Spark Plug Awards for Community Achievers
"CALUMET - Mark Wilcox talked about a snowblower's spark plug, the least expensive part of an engine.
"It's a tiny...
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Feb 9, 2016
Invited to Capitol Hill
Ahmeek, MI – February 9, 2016 - On February first, Matt Kero, Neuvokas’ VP of Engineering traveled to Washington DC as...
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Feb 4, 2016
What is FRP Rebar?
In this series, we are going to cover some frequently asked questions we hear when we introduce our product, GatorBar...
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Jan 29, 2016
America’s #SBDC Congressional Showcase – Neuvokas Corporation
"Located in the far reaches of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (UP), Neuvokas Corporation was founded in 2013 by Erik...
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Jan 28, 2016
Inventiveness Paves the Way to Success for Neuvokas Corp. in the Rebar Industry
"Inventiveness" or "resourcefulness" constitutes a key building block for entreprenuerial ventures, and the Finnish...
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Jan 6, 2016
Neuvokas Selected to Represent Michigan at Capitol Hill Reception
Ahmeek, MI – January 6, 2016 – Neuvokas Corporation was selected by the Michigan Small Business Development Corporation...
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Nov 23, 2015
Neuvokas: Business Lives Up to Finnish Name with Innovation Award
"AHMEEK LOCATION - Neuvokas is a Finnish word meaning resourceful, creative or innovative, and it's also the name of a...
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Nov 19, 2015
Local Company Manufactures Product Renovating Road Construction
ABC 10 News- November 19, 2015"AHMEEK - A manufacturing company in Ahmeek has a long road ahead of them. And that's good...
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Nov 11, 2015
Neuvokas Awarded MIEIBC Emerging Company of the Year
Ahmeek, MI – November 11, 2015 – Last night the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council, Michigan’s leading advanced...
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Nov 5, 2015
Neuvokas Takes Home “People’s Choice” Award at Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition
Ahmeek, MI – November 5, 2015 - Neuvokas Corporation was selected as one of 10 finalists at the Accelerate Michigan...
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Oct 23, 2015
Neuvokas Semi-Finalist at Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition
For the third year in a row, Neuvokas Corporation was selected as a semifinalist at the Accelerate Michigan Innovation...
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Oct 21, 2015
MDOT to Use GatorBar for the First Time in Upcoming Project
The following excerpt was taken from the Hancock City Council Meeting, as written by Mitch Lake of 920AM WMPL Radio...
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