India: Olectra Greentech has launched Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) rebar, produced using electrical and chemical resistance (ECR) glass and epoxy resin. The Hans India newspaper has reported that GFRP rebar delivers tensile strength greater than that of steel, at 950 – 1100MPa, at just a quarter of the weight. Its non-corrosive, non-magnetic, non-conductive and water-resistant characteristics render it particularly suitable for demanding environments, according to the producer.

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