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GatorBar Receives Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Product Approval!

Apr 1, 2022

AHMEEK, Michigan – Neuvokas Corp, the leading composite rebar manufacturer, is excited to announce that it has received approval from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) as an approved product.

Matt Kero, Neuvokas Vice President of Engineering said, “We are very pleased to receive this certification from TxDOT.  We began working with them over five years ago so this approval is a significant achievement.  TxDOT maintains a diligent process of material, performance and property testing that ensures code enforcement, engineering staff and project owners receive a product that meets the highest industry standards.”

GatorBar Glass is an industry changing, glass fiber reinforced composite rebar (GFRP), that is 100% made in the USA using 100% USA made materials. GatorBar Glass offers: 

  • The most economical composite rebar on the market.
  • Pricing substantially better than steel with increased strength and performance.
  • 2x – 4x stronger in tensile strength than steel.
  • 4x - 7x lighter in weight than steel. 
  • Zero-rust.

About Neuvokas Corp: Neuvokas Corp is based in Ahmeek, MI Michigan and produces industry leading composite rebar products for the concrete space using its proprietary and patented, high-speed manufacturing processes.  Founded in 2013 by Erik Kiilunen and Ken Keranen from a simple observation:  advances in manufacturing and material sciences would allow composite rebar to be produced competitively with its steel counterpart at higher levels of performance.  For further information about or how to purchase GatorBar, please contact Neuvokas Corp at info@neuvokascorp.com or 906.934.2661.  In Texas, please contact Curtis Cordova at 281.450.7563.

Click here for a copy of the TxDOT Approval Letter.

News_Release_GatorBar_Receives_Texas_Department_Transportation_TxDOT_Product_Approval_040122.pdf (178 KB)

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