Strongwell Corporation
Bristol, VA 24201
Fiberglass Selected to Replace Deteriorating Timber Screening Pyramids
Bristol, VA - Due to unsightly deterioration of large wooden screening pyramids, Strongwell's corrosion resistant fiberglass EXTRENÃ-® structural shapes were chosen by The Vintage Club, one of America's most prestigious country club communities, to replace the wooden structures. The club, located at the base of Eisenhower Mountain in Indian Wells, California, has pyramid shaped screens used...
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DURADEK-® & DURAGRID-® Grating Meets Virginia Graeme Baker Act UV Requirements for Pool Grates
February 25, 2009 (Bristol, VA) Strongwell's DURADEKÃ-® and DURAGRIDÃ-® pultruded fiberglass grating, including I-4000 & T-1800 which are typically used in the pool & spa market, have been tested and meet UV requirements mandated by the Virginia Graeme Baker Act (VGBA). The grating is the ideal solution for fabricating VGBA compliant drain systems. Stork Materials Technology, an...
Read More »Fiberglass Handrail combines safety and aesthetics.
Resistant to impact as well as corrosion and rot, STRONGRAIL(TM) is constructed of pultruded fiberglass and assembled via internal molded connectors that snap together for smooth finish with no visible connectors. Railing meets IBC 2006 requirements with 2:1 factor of safety and can be customized to meet ADA requirements. Designed for minimal thermal and electrical conductivity, top railing can...
Read More »Strongwell Corporation Announces New Director of Virginia Manufacturing Operations
(Bristol, VA) Strongwell Corporation, headquartered in Bristol, Virginia, has announced that Tracy Wright has been hired as Director, Virginia Manufacturing Operations, reporting to the President and CEO, David Oakley. Tracy will be responsible for leadership of all manufacturing and shipping operations for the company's two Virginia manufacturing facilities: Bristol and Abingdon (Highlands). He...
Read More »Strongwell Corporation Announces Key Sales and Engineering Organizational Changes
(Bristol, VA) Strongwell Corporation, headquartered in Bristol, Virginia, has announced two key changes within its sales and engineering functions: David Gibbs has been named Vice President, Sales and Engineering, and will have functional responsibility for corporate domestic and international sales, structural engineering, quality assurance and research and development. David has been in the...
Read More »Strongwell Corporation Upgrades Testing Capabilities
(Bristol, VA) Strongwell's on-site 10,000 sq. ft. laboratory is now equipped with a new Instron 5984 Materials Testing Machine with an Environmental Chamber. Research and development is vital to the company's future and reliable material property data is necessary for design and development. Strongwell is ISO 9001:2008 certified and is committed to providing products in accordance with internal...
Read More »Strongwell Corporation Announces New President and CEO
(Bristol, VA) Strongwell Corporation, headquartered in Bristol, Virginia, has announced the naming of G. David Oakley, Jr. as President and CEO of the firm. Oakley replaces John D. Tickle (68) in the position that Tickle had held since 1972. Tickle is the primary owner of Strongwell, and the Company is 100% owned by him and members of his family. John Tickle will remain involved in the business...
Read More »Strongwell Now Offers an Online Metric Design Manual
(Bristol, VA) One of Strongwell's most useful online design tools, the Strongwell Design Manual, is now available in metric format for international customers. Design Manual users can now enjoy 24-hour access to the new metric manual containing conversions of the important information that Strongwell has provided design professionals for years. In the new Metric Design Manual, designers can find...
Read More »Strongwell Corporation Announces Green Initiatives on Strongwell.com
April 30, 2010 - (Bristol, VA) Strongwell has had protection of the environment as one of its core strategies for more than 25 years. The company has long been at the forefront of composites industry leadership in environmental matters. The focus on green and sustainability issues have grown exponentially in business and in general public awareness in recent years. As a result, Strongwell has...
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Fiberglass Selected to Replace Deteriorating Timber Screening Pyramids
Bristol, VA - Due to unsightly deterioration of large wooden screening pyramids, Strongwell's corrosion resistant fiberglass EXTRENÃ-® structural shapes were chosen by The Vintage Club, one of America's most prestigious country club communities, to replace the wooden structures. The club, located at the base of Eisenhower Mountain in Indian Wells, California, has pyramid shaped screens used...
Read More »Strongwell Introduces the New GRIDFORM(TM) Design Guide
(Bristol, VA) Strongwell Corporation has introduced its GRIDFORM(TM) Design Guide to assist bridge engineers in determining if GRIDFORM(TM) is a better alternative for reinforced concrete bridge decks. With the help of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Engineering, the GRIDFORM(TM) Design Guide has been developed to demonstrate how GRIDFORM(TM) can be used as an alternative to steel...
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DURADEK-® & DURAGRID-® Grating Meets Virginia Graeme Baker Act UV Requirements for Pool Grates
February 25, 2009 (Bristol, VA) Strongwell's DURADEKÃ-® and DURAGRIDÃ-® pultruded fiberglass grating, including I-4000 & T-1800 which are typically used in the pool & spa market, have been tested and meet UV requirements mandated by the Virginia Graeme Baker Act (VGBA). The grating is the ideal solution for fabricating VGBA compliant drain systems. Stork Materials Technology, an...
Read More »Fiberglass Handrail combines safety and aesthetics.
Resistant to impact as well as corrosion and rot, STRONGRAIL(TM) is constructed of pultruded fiberglass and assembled via internal molded connectors that snap together for smooth finish with no visible connectors. Railing meets IBC 2006 requirements with 2:1 factor of safety and can be customized to meet ADA requirements. Designed for minimal thermal and electrical conductivity, top railing can...
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