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2009 News

Strongwell’s Grating Used in VGBA Certified Anti-Entrapment Replacement Grates

December 17, 2009 | No comments

Strongwell’s VGBA (Virginia Graeme Baker Act) UV compliant grating is now integral to the construction of certified anti-entrapment grates as well as field fabricated drains. Strongwell’s pultruded fiberglass grating is housed… Read full article

Fiberglass Walkways Thrive in Super Corrosive Coal Prep Environment

December 16, 2009 | No comments

In 1994, the Westfall Company teamed with the engineering group of Kerr McGee Coal Company to address corrosion problems at the Galatia, Illinois coal preparation plant. The coal preparation environment… Read full article

Strongwell’s Grating Now Used in VGBA Certified

January 26, 2009 | No comments

Read more about the new VGBA certified anti-entrapment replacement drains using Strongwell’s fiberglass grating here.Strongwell’s VGBA (Virginia Graeme Baker Act) UV compliant grating is now integral to the construction of… Read full article

Decking Fasteners Flyer Now Available

January 26, 2009 | No comments

Strongwell has released a new Decking Fasteners flyer that provides information on the preferred fasteners available for Strongwell decking products. Illustrations of the various fasteners and uses are exhibited on… Read full article

Congratulations Bristol, VA – Named to Top 7 List of Intelligent Communities

January 26, 2009 | No comments

Strongwell would like to congratulate the city of Bristol, Virginia , home of Strongwell’s Bristol Division and corporate offices, for being named to 2009 Top 7 List of Intelligent Communities.
The… Read full article

Strongwell Grating Meets Virginia Graeme Baker Act UV Requirements

January 26, 2009 | No comments

Strongwell’s DURADEK® and DURAGRID® pultruded fiberglass grating, including I-4000 and T-1800 which are typically used in the pool and spa market, have been tested and meet UV requirements mandated by… Read full article

Strongwell Receives L.A.R.R. Approval for Use in RF Transparent Screening and Enclosure Systems

January 26, 2009 | No comments

Strongwell’s fiberglass structural materials are the clear choice for rooftop communication antenna screening and cellular shielding applications because the RF transparent materials are now certified by the Los Angeles Research… Read full article

Updated EXTREN® Availability List Available

January 26, 2009 | No comments

Strongwell has released an updated version of the EXTREN® Availability List. The document lists the stocked and non-stocked availability of all EXTREN® Series 500, 525 and 600 standard shapes. The… Read full article

Lightweight Fiberglass Utility Covers Replace Heavy, Substation Concrete

January 26, 2009 | No comments

Strongwell allied fabricator, GEF Incorporated, has developed a new utility trench cover system trade named UTILICOVER™. The cover’s design incorporates Strongwell’s SAFPLANK® fiberglass panels and EXTREN®Channels.
UTILICOVER® fiberglass trench covers are… Read full article

Attractive Pultruded Grating Avoids Hazards At Popular Golf Course

January 26, 2009 | No comments

The Muirfield Village Golf Club, designed by Jack Nicklaus, offers an outside patio deck for players to relax and have a snack between nines. After years of constant moisture and… Read full article

STRONGRAIL® Protects Pedestrians from High Voltage Train Tracks

January 26, 2009 | No comments

Crusader Fence Co, Inc. selected STRONGRAIL® fiberglass architectural handrail system for customer San Mateo County Transit District in California. The handrail was to serve as a safety fence for the… Read full article

Fiberglass Access Platforms Installed Quickly and Efficiently

January 26, 2009 | No comments

Drilling Specialties required new access platforms to be located over wastewater recycling tanks. The previous steel structures had corroded beyond safe use due to a chlorine rich environment. Drilling Specialties… Read full article

Lightweight Baffles Double Facility’s Capacity

January 26, 2009 | No comments

In the first quarter of 2008, two 65’ diameter wastewater treatment facility tanks were re-fitted with Strongwell’s fiberglass baffle system. The baffle panels are an integral component to the activated… Read full article

EXTREN®, A Smart Solution to Sinking Transformers

January 26, 2009 | No comments

Problems caused by sinking transformers have plagued the power industry with increased maintenance costs and safety issues. The innovators at Anderson Technologies have designed the SUPPORT-A-PAD™ to prevent movement and… Read full article

Strongwell.com Literature Page Updated, Application Profiles Now Online

January 26, 2009 | No comments

Strongwell.com has now made viewing and requesting literature much more organized and accessible. The literature is now organized by product line and language. A “New and Recently Updated” section also… Read full article

EXTREN®, A Smart Solution to Sinking Transformers

January 1, 2009 | No comments

Problems caused by sinking transformers have plagued the power industry with increased maintenance costs and safety issues. The innovators at Anderson Technologies have designed the SUPPORT-A-PAD™ to prevent movement and hold the transformer in place.