Building a Greener Future

Sustainable Concrete with FORTA-FERRO® Transparency in Environmental Impact Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are becoming essential tools in the construction industry for assessing and communicating the environmental impact of materials, including concrete. EPDs provide comprehensive information about the life cycle of a product, from raw material extraction to manufacturing, transportation, and end-of-life considerations. By using concrete […]

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FORTA Expands Product Line

FORTA Acquires helix steel, llc Acquisition enhances FORTA’s product portfolio in concrete reinforcement technology FORTA, LLC, the leader in synthetic fibers that specializes in reinforcing concrete and asphalt, is pleased to announce it has completed the acquisition of Helix Steel, a leading, innovative manufacture of twisted steel micro reinforcement products used in a variety of […]

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FORTA Welcomes New CEO

FORTA Appoints Peter Ferris as CEO John Lindh named chairman of the board FORTA announced today that it has appointed Peter V. Ferris, the former President/COO of Dur-A-Flex, Inc., as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2024. The appointment coincides with John Lindh, FORTA’s current CEO, assuming the position of Chairman of the Board. “We […]

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EPDs – Transparency in Sustainability

The construction industry, and more generally the world, is transitioning toward a more sustainable future. As concrete is among the world’s most consumed material, creating a way to focus and quantify sustainability measures has become the focus of governing bodies.

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Here’s the key to ditching the steel

The costs associated with steel are skyrocketing. Not to mention the use of traditional steel reinforcements in slab-on-ground and slab-on-deck applications can come with a list of safety issues. This leaves contractors looking for more efficient means of concrete reinforcement. Use of a synthetic fiber reinforcement allows for significant safety improvements, while also decreasing labor and […]

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Thank you for “40 Years of Fiber”

FORTA announces the retirement of Daniel Biddle FORTA would like to announce the retirement of Daniel Biddle, Vice President of Sales. Dan has been a staple in not only the concrete industry, but also our hearts for the past 40 years. His impact on the use of fiber reinforcement in the industry is legendary and […]

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