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Our award-winning technology produces structural beams that can be as strong as steel but with up to 99% less production energy and 70% lighter. Our materials are recyclable.
About
We have a viable replacement for structural steel, aluminium and wooden beams, tubes and poles that will greatly contribute to net zero. We use advanced composite materials, but with our award-winning technology we can manufacture with much lower cost and at higher volumes. At up to 70% lighter than steel, we add to the environmental benefits with ultra-low energy use in production. We have shown this to be up to and incredible 99% energy saving versus current composite manufacturing methods. This is great for significant cost and CO2e reductions. We also produce very little scrap, most of which is re-usable. We are industry-leading and are recognised for our capabilities. The materials are also typically low maintenance and can have a range of properties, for example, being electrically conductive or used as insulators. We also have permanent antimicrobial materials. A wide variety of options are available.
Key Benefits
We have a product that will significantly contribute to your route to net zero. Lightweight structures provide significantly reduced CO2e emissions in installation and/or use. We can reduce steel structures by up to 70% weight, but our process can do this is in a cost-competitive way. The ultra-low energy production method genuinely can use up to 99% less electricity than current composite manufacturing processes. This makes energy bills much smaller and again reduces CO2e. We produce very little scrap, but most of this is re-usable. We have great end-of-life credentials. We have a viable way to net zero.
Applications
Structural beams, tubes, poles as lightweight structures. They can replace or be used in conjunction with steel, aluminium or wood. These types of structures are used in most sectors, and we have a range of properties to meet different sector requirements.