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Dextra Group, a leading construction solution provider, recently celebrated its 40th year anniversary with the visit of the Governor of Bangkok, Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, and his team, along with the French Ambassador to Thailand, H.E. Thierry Mathou, and the Economic Counsellor of French Embassy, Mr. Hubert Colaris.

The visit took place at the company’s office and factory in Bangkok, Thailand on February 15, 2023, and provided an incredible opportunity for Dextra to showcase its vision and mission the esteemed guests.

During the visit, Dextra was able to demonstrate its innovation and expertise in the construction industry to the guests, highlighting the company’s success in the past 40 years. The company also discussed its commitment to sustainability and community development.

We are grateful for the support and recognition we have received from the government and international community. The visit of the Governor of Bangkok is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team.

We are proud to have reached this milestone and look forward to many more years of success and growth in the industry and is proud to continue contributing to the development of construction solutions on a Global scale.

Dextra Group, including its GFRP manufacturing partner in Saudi Arabia, Industrial Control Solutions Company (ICSC), is proud to join NEx, an ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials as a Bronze Supporting Member.

Dextra Group is known for its ability to provide comprehensive solutions to its customers, with expertise in the design and reinforcement of concrete structures using glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) rebars, and closely collaborates with ICSC, an FRP manufacturer with a new facility in Damman, KSA. Founded in 1983 by French expatriate entrepreneurs, Dextra Group has established itself as a world-renowned manufacturer of engineered steel and fiber-reinforced polymer construction products. For the past 25 years, Dextra Group has been a leading figure in the composite industry, producing high-quality fiber-reinforced polymer solutions for major infrastructure projects. Beyond GFRP rebars, Dextra Group manufactures other non-metallic solutions like ground anchors & rock-bolts for geotechnical applications, and electrical insulators for overhead power lines.

“At Dextra Group, we strive to collaborate with individuals and communities who share our passion for progress,” said Pierre Hofmann, Dextra Group Geotechnical Product Line General Manager. “The NEx platform provides a valuable opportunity for us to showcase our products and solutions, engage in discourse about the future of engineering and construction, explore new ideas and develop sustainable solutions. We are thrilled to be a part of the Non-metallic solutions community and anticipate significant growth potential for these innovative solutions.”

We have been a leader of the composite industry for the past 25 years, manufacturing high-quality glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) rebars supplied on large infrastructure projects. Beyond GFRP rebars, we manufacture other non-metallic geotechnical solutions such as ground anchors and rock bolts.

We look forward to collaborating with other members and supporting NEx’s mission to drive research, education, awareness, and adoption of nonmetallic building materials on a global scale.

A big thank you to everyone who visited our booth at the Year of Innovation event hosted by Ambassade de France en Thaïlande on January 26th in Bangkok! It was an absolute pleasure to show off our new “Thinker” statue made of Dextra products and share our passion for construction innovation with you all.

Our Dextra-ICSC (Industrial Control Solutions Company) manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia has been approved by Saudi Aramco; this great achievement is another staple in the building industry and in creating green industries of the future, ICSC is fully operational and ready to supply Saudi Arabia and the Middle East construction market with high-quality glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) rebars.

Thank you for passing by our booth at BAUMA 2022!

We hope that your visit was a worthwhile experience and you enjoyed the interactions with our team.

Should you need further information about our solutions and services, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you again for your support and looking forward to collaborating with you on new or existing endeavors.

Baja Prima Lestari and Sinar Mas Abadi Sejahtera from Indonesia vistied Dextra office and factory in Bangkok, Thailand on October 7, 2022.

Thank you for your time and interest to put Dextra on your travel agenda. We look forward to an improved collaboration with you in the future.

From 2 to 8 September, meet Dextra team at World Tunnel Congress (WTC) 2022, the world’s leading event in tunneling industry!

With the theme “Underground solutions for a world in change”, this year’s WTC is highlighting climate and sustainability solutions. Several sessions will focus on carbon footprint reduction, innovations and how these are implemented in the tunnel’s strategy.

Dextra, together with Nordic Geo Support, our partner who specializes in supplying geotechnical solutions, are attending the WTC 2022 in Copenhagen, Denmark, stand no. A47.

A full line up of Dextra ground engineering solutions will be showcased. Come and meet our experts to discuss your tunneling and mining construction projects.

Dextra Groutec L and S are now CITF-approved construction material!

The Construction Innovation and Technology Fund (CITF) in Hong Kong encourages the use of new building techniques and technology to increase productivity, improve quality, make construction sites safer, and improve environmental performance in the construction sector for which precast concrete technology is one of the prevalent adopted techniques.

Dextra has been present in Hong Kong since 1987 delivering its vast product range to most commercial and infrastructure mega projects. One of Dextra’s dedicated products to the precast construction is Groutec.

Groutec is a half-grouted sleeve specially designed for the connection of precast concrete elements. Groutec splice comply with Eurocode 2, ISO15835, ACI 318 type 2, ISO16172 and AASHTO code requirements. In 2020, Groutec was awarded the BD IPA after completing all of the required testing at accredited laboratories.

The precast components may be linked together horizontally or vertically using Groutec. Groutec easily connects two precast elements with no requirement for in-situ wet concrete joint, compact and economical splicing solution with one threaded end compatible and can be used with non-shrink grout easily available from the market.

No later than May 2022, CITF included Groutec in the list of approved construction materials to be used in the new building techniques and technologies. To encourage the usage this new technology, CITF will allow contractors to apply for a one-time reimbursement up to 70% of their Groutec purchase value with a cap of HKD 1,500,000.

Dextra is distributing Groutec in more than 50 countries for the past 10 years including Hong Kong for the Kwu Tung North New Development Area, Phase 1, Pedestrian Connectivity Facilities Works Phase 2A and Sha Tau Kok Sewage Treatment Works, Phase 1.projects.

For more information about Groutec

Dextra Group is showcasing its solutions for ports and shipping industry at the Philippine Ports and Shipping 2022 The Philippines Exhibition and Conference at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, The Philippines, Wednesday 21st and Thursday 23rd June 2022.

Now in its 11th successful year, Philippine Ports and Shipping is the biggest biennial Ports, Shipping and Transport Logistics B2B Exhibition and Conference. A two-day conference program that features 30 world-class conference speakers addressing topical issues and challenges for BIMP EAGA – Brunei Indonesia Malaysia Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area regional transportation and logistics attended by a gathering of 300 senior from related industries.

Come and meet us at stand #15 to discuss on how Dextra engineered construction solutions such as marine tie bars, rebar couplers and FRP (fiber reinforced polymer) rebars can support your port construction and expansion projects.

Exhibition Opening Date:

Wednesday 21st – Thursday 23rd, June 2022

Dextra® attended NIRMAANA 2022 Conference, Tunnelling, and underground infrastructure form key components of Indian construction industry on Thursday, 12th May 2022 at The Lalit Ashok Hotel, Bengaluru, India.

Exhibition Date and Times:

Thursday, 12th May 2022 at 9.30 AM

Venue: The Lalit Ashok Hotel, Bengaluru, India