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FullForce Announces the Publication of Environmental Product Declarations
April 23, 2023
Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) provide clients with critical information on their environmental performance [HELENA, Ala., APRIL 2023] FullForce by ABC Polymer Industries proudly announced today that it has published Product Specific Type III Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for its fiber-reinforced concrete solutions. This is a crucial step in asserting FullForce as a leader in sustainable […]
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ABC Polymer Announces FiberForce Transition to New Brand Name FullForce
January 31, 2023
The new brand name will better encompass expanding product line, including the DuraForce family of products ABC Polymer, LLC announced that its FiberForce business unit has a new name: FullForce. This change comes as ABC Polymer, a leading producer of extruded polypropylene products, including synthetic microfiber and synthetic macrofiber, continues to grow its focus on […]
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ABC Polymer’s Richard Gardner Wins IRMCA Award
January 31, 2023
The Indiana Ready Mixed Granite Association, or IRMCA, gave this award to Gardner in recognition of his leadership in promoting ready mixed concrete. ABC Polymer, LLC is proud to announce that the Senior Technical Sales Manager for its FullForce brand, Richard Gardner, received the Outstanding Associate Member award from the Indiana Ready Mixed Granite […]
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China Tariffs
September 17, 2019
On September 1, 2019, new 15% tariffs were imposed on a list of over 300 billion goods produced in China, including FIBCs. Due to an 8.4% duty, FIBCs imported from China to the US are now subject to an 23.4% tariff and duty. ABC Polymer’s FIBC supply chain WILL NOT be impacted by the proposed […]
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Women in Construction Week – 2019
March 8, 2019
In celebration of Women in Construction Week 2019, we proudly spotlight three ladies who shine on our team, Angela Slone, Ellyn Veal, and Laurie Leischner. The successes of these women emphasize the growing role of women in the construction industry and beyond. Angela Slone serves as Regional Sales Manager for FiberForce™. She is responsible for sales […]
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Bulk Bags Transporting Guidelines
March 6, 2018
When transporting filled Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers or Bulk Bags, you must stay alert and be aware of possible risks to FIBCs, contents, and personnel. Here’s how you can keep yourself, your team, and FIBCs safe and secure during transportation: Always refer to the FIBC manufacturer’s recommendations and information printed on the label or FIBC, as well […]
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Bulk Bags Lifting Guidelines
February 6, 2018
Lifting and transporting bulk bags is a serious undertaking that should always be done with the full knowledge of proper, safe methods based on the specific bag, contents, and equipment being used. Thus, the Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container Association (FIBCA) has developed the FIBC Safe Handling Guidelines. Therefore, considering the importance of this issue to our […]
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UN Certification Markings
January 9, 2018
The transportation of hazardous goods is regulated worldwide by the United Nations to comply with the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, known as the ‘Orange Book’. UN Certified FIBCs are manufactured and tested in accordance with the UN recommendations and assigned unique UN Cerficiation Marking numbers. The numbers include markings to […]
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Life Cycle, Service Life, and Durability of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Pavement Systems
December 15, 2017
Pavement systems for this discussion are defined as conventional highways and local municipal roadways, controlled access and surface roads, ingress/egress pavements at commercial and industrial facilities, truck terminals, and parking lots or storage lots for ocean-going containers or other bulk handling facilities. Service life, durability, and life-cycle costs are considered the principle criteria for evaluating […]
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Fiber Reinforced Shotcrete
September 7, 2017
Shotcrete, simply put, is spray-applied concrete. Concrete is pumped through a hose and projected at high velocity onto the desired surface. There are two methods of shotcrete application, dry (also called gunite) and wet. With the dry method, the dry ingredients and water are not mixed until they reach the nozzle of the hose, where […]