Tag: Construction
Industrial Bridge, Chile
Industrial Bridge, Chile
Dextra’s engineering expertise and innovative products played a pivotal role in the construction of the Industrial Bridge in Chile. As part of the project, Dextra supplied its Rolltec mechanical splice system, ensuring robust and reliable rebar connections. Additionally, headed bars were provided to enhance anchorage performance, a critical requirement for the bridge’s structural integrity.
The project also utilized Sonitec crosshole sonic logging (CSL) testing tubes, facilitating thorough integrity testing of concrete piles, ensuring long-term safety and performance. These advanced solutions reflect Dextra’s commitment to supporting complex infrastructure projects with high-quality, tailored products.
The Industrial Bridge stands as a testament to modern engineering and showcases the critical role Dextra’s solutions play in shaping resilient and efficient infrastructure worldwide.
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Wynn Al Marjan Island, UAE
Wynn Al Marjan Island, United Arab Emirates
The Wynn Al Marjan Island, located in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, is set to be an iconic luxury destination, marking Wynn’s first foray into the Middle East. This spectacular development will feature a world-class hotel, upscale dining, entertainment venues, and extensive leisure facilities, all nestled along the pristine shores of the Arabian Gulf. With its signature blend of elegance and grandeur, the Wynn aims to offer an unparalleled experience that combines luxury, relaxation, and entertainment for visitors from around the globe.
Dextra has made a substantial contribution to the construction by supplying 350,000 Bartec couplers. These couplers are essential for the concrete slab and column connections, ensuring robust and reliable reinforcement in both vertical and horizontal applications.
Designed to meet the demanding structural requirements of large-scale developments, Bartec couplers are known for their superior strength and durability. Their use in the Wynn project not only supports the integrity of the structure but also accelerates construction by facilitating efficient load transfer across critical connection points.
Dextra is proud to be part of this landmark project, demonstrating their commitment to delivering high-quality solutions for premier developments worldwide.
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Honoring Two Decades of Dedication from Our Long-Term Employees
This year, we are thrilled to celebrate a significant milestone for several of our dedicated employees who have spent 20 years with us. Their journey is a testament to the strength of our team and the values we uphold as an organization.
At Dextra, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. Each of these employees has played a vital role in our achievements, contributing their skills, passion, and creativity to help us reach new heights. Their commitment not only reflects their personal dedication but also embodies the spirit of collaboration and innovation that drives our success.
As we celebrate this milestone, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to these remarkable individuals. Your hard work and loyalty have not gone unnoticed, and we are proud to have you as part of our family.
Together, we look forward to continuing this journey, embracing new challenges, and achieving even greater successes in the years to come.
Thank you for being an integral part of our story!
Dextra Undergoes ISO 19443 Audit with Bureau Veritas
At Dextra, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety in the nuclear industry. Our manufacturing plants in Thailand and India are currently being audited by Bureau Veritas for the prestigious ISO 19443 Nuclear Certification.
This marks a renewal of the certificate for our Thailand factory, reaffirming our long-standing commitment to excellence, and a new milestone for our India factory, as it undergoes this certification process for the first time.
Why Bureau Veritas?
Bureau Veritas is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, with nearly 200 years of experience.
Their reputation for technical expertise, high quality, and integrity makes them the ideal partner for our certification process.
Here are a few reasons why we chose to work with Bureau Veritas:
- Unmatched Expertise: Bureau Veritas has a long-standing history of providing top-notch services in quality management and certification. Their deep-rooted knowledge and experience in the nuclear sector ensure that we are in capable hands.
- Global Reach: With a presence in over 140 countries, Bureau Veritas offers a comprehensive understanding of international standards and practices. This global perspective is crucial for our operations in Thailand and India.
- Commitment to Sustainability: Bureau Veritas is dedicated to promoting sustainable practices. Their focus on environmental responsibility aligns with our own commitment to sustainability and quality.
The Audit Process:
The audit by Bureau Veritas involves a three-week, thorough examination of our quality management systems, safety protocols, and operational procedures. This rigorous process ensures that we meet the stringent requirements of the ISO 19443 standard, which is specifically designed for the nuclear industry.
Looking Ahead:
We are confident that this audit will further solidify our position as a leader in the rebar coupler manufacturing industry.
Achieving ISO 19443 certification will not only enhance our credibility but also provide our customers with the assurance that they are receiving products of the highest quality and safety standards.
Stay tuned for more updates on our certification journey.
We extend our gratitude to Bureau Veritas for their meticulous audit process and to our dedicated teams for their hard work and commitment.
PC Headed Bars Achieves AFCAB & CARES Certifications
We are thrilled to announce that our new generation of PC (Pressed Connection) Headed Bars has received certification from both AFCAB in France and CARES in the UK!
AFCAB has certified our model 9D (double chamfer) for general applications. Meanwhile, the CARES TA1-B&C certificate no. 5071 has certified both our models 9D and 9A (single chamfer). These CARES certifications cover a wide range of applications, including general and nuclear construction, showcasing the exceptional performance of Dextra’s product solutions.
Dextra PC Headed Bars, ranging from 10mm to 20mm, feature a circular plate forged to the end of the reinforcing bar. The headed bars meet Eurocode requirements with a load-bearing area at least 9 times the cross-section of the reinforcement bar.
Note
- The previous UK Cares certification is now renamed to CARES.
- CARES certification does not cover seismic performance. TA1-B is designated for general applications, while TA1-C is for nuclear applications.
- The headed bars meet Eurocode requirements concerning load-bearing area.
Construction Excellence with Unmatched Tools and After-Sales Support
The Dextra After-Sales Service Advantage: Winning the Battle for Construction Excellence
In the construction industry, achieving excellence requires more than just high-quality tools and components—it demands exceptional support to ensure optimal performance throughout the project lifecycle. Rebar couplers, vital for creating strong and reliable connections between rebars, exemplify this principle when paired with the unmatched after-sales services provided by Dextra.
Why Rebar Couplers Matter
Rebar couplers are safety-critical components that play a crucial role in the structural integrity of construction projects. These components must meet rigorous certification standards to ensure reliable performance. Dextra has earned its reputation as a trusted provider of rebar couplers by adhering to stringent quality control processes and achieving an extensive list of local and international certifications. This commitment to quality ensures that every Dextra coupler contributes to the strength, durability, and safety of the structures they support.
Dextra’s Commitment to Excellence
- Unparalleled Quality and Reliability
Dextra’s rebar couplers are manufactured under strict quality control standards, incorporating thorough testing and inspection procedures that exceed certification requirements. This dedication to excellence ensures that each coupler is a reliable link in the chain of construction safety.
- Innovative Equipment for Peace of Mind
Dextra’s CE-marked bar-end preparation equipment is designed with non-destructive proof loading tests (NDT) that verify every connection or thread before it reaches the site. This advanced testing capability provides contractors with the confidence that every connection meets the highest standards of safety and performance.
The Dextra After-Sales Advantage
- Global Support Network
With a team of 45 engineers managing over 600 equipment sets worldwide, Dextra offers unmatched customer support. Whether through on-site assistance or remote digital solutions, Dextra ensures that clients have access to the resources they need, when and where they need them.
- Cutting-Edge Digital Tools
Dextra’s embrace of IoT (Internet of things) and real-time digital solutions enhances its after-sales services. The Dextra Monitoring System (DMS) software provides clients with detailed insights into equipment performance, production data, and potential issues. This proactive approach enables Dextra to address problems before they arise, ensuring uninterrupted operations and maximum efficiency.
- Tailored On-Site Support
Recognizing the importance of minimizing downtime, Dextra’s engineers provide on-site support to keep equipment running at peak performance. This hands-on approach helps contractors avoid project delays and maintain tight schedules.
- Comprehensive Service Packages
Dextra’s service offerings extend beyond equipment maintenance. From training and analysis to quality assurance, Dextra provides an integrated suite of solutions that optimize every aspect of the rebar coupling process.
- A True Partnership
Dextra’s holistic approach to rebar coupling and after-sales support sets it apart in the construction industry. By maintaining end-to-end control—from manufacturing to on-site support—Dextra ensures consistency, quality, and reliability at every stage. Furthermore, Dextra’s collaborative approach fosters strong partnerships with clients, enabling them to achieve construction excellence with confidence.
Conclusion
Rebar couplers are integral to the safety and stability of construction projects, and their performance is enhanced by the support of a trusted partner like Dextra. With industry-leading quality standards, innovative equipment, and comprehensive after-sales services, Dextra provides contractors with the tools and support they need to succeed.
When the battle for construction excellence is fought, Dextra stands as the ally that ensures victory—offering not just the best tools, but unmatched support that sets the standard for the industry.
Dextra’s Quarterly Newsletter: Connection #38
The Mumbai Metro Line 2B is a vital infrastructure project designed to enhance public transport in Mumbai. Dextra has contributed to the project by supplying advanced construction solutions to ensure the structure’s durability and strength.
For the elevated section’s U-girders, Dextra provided CR Bar 1080 for both stressing and pre-tensioning. Additionally, fully threaded bars were supplied for temporary stressing, offering flexible and secure connections between precast segments.
Dextra also delivered Unitec couplers, enabling efficient rebar connections without pre-threading, ensuring strong, seamless structural continuity on-site. Moreover, Sonitec CSL testing tubes were provided for concrete pile integrity testing.
By contributing these advanced materials and solutions, Dextra is supporting the development of a reliable metro system that will meet Mumbai’s growing transportation needs for years to come.
More about our latest projects
High Speed 2 (HS2), UK
Griptec couplers are reinforcing critical rebar connections across multiple key sites in the UK’s new high-speed railway project.
Cairo Monorail Bridge, Egypt
High-strength tension rods were used as hangers for the bowstring monorail bridge to maintain its structural integrity and durability.
Salzbachtal Bridge, Germany
Sonitec CSL tubes were chosen for cross-hole sonic logging to assess deep foundation integrity and ensure the stability of the bridge.
Introducing Durabar Carpet: the latest breakthrough from Dextra!
Made from Durabar GFRP rebar, this latest patented Durabar Carpet offers unparalleled versatility for construction projects. Designed for efficiency, its ability to be cut effortlessly in any direction ensures maximum material savings.
Key Features:
• Bar from Ø 6mm to Ø 16mm
• Standard length: 5.8m
• Customizable lengths: 2m to 5.8m
• Flexible spacing: 100mm to 600mm
Watch Now: FibreCraft Insights – Exploring GFRP in Construction
Dextra is excited to present FibreCraft Insights, our brand-new video series dedicated to Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) rebar in the infrastructure construction industry.
Hosted by our experts in composite solutions, this series offers valuable insights into the growing role of GFRP in modern construction.
The first three episodes are available now, where we delve into an introduction to the material and its advantages, the unique technical features of GFRP, and real-world applications.
Follow our LinkedIn to stay tuned for more episodes!
Recent activities
Our Collaboration with Makin Juta
Watch our latest interview with Makin Juta, one of our esteemed distributors and partners in Malaysia, and discover our collaboration on the iconic KLCC Lot L and M Podium project, where Bartec was selected as the trusted solution. Watch the interview
Tension Rods & PT Bars EPD Verified
Dextra’s tension rods and post-tensioning bars are Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) verified and listed on the EPD Hub, joining our previously verified couplers, GFRP rebars, marine tie bars, ground anchors, rock bolts, and Sonitec. Read more
Headed Bars Now CE Marked with ETA
Bartec, Fortec, and Rolltec headed bars are now CE marked with European Technical Assessments (ETA). Tested by Concrefy and certified by Kiwa, these are our first CE-marked products, meeting the essential requirements. Read more
Upcoming events
World of Concrete India
16-18 Oct 2024
Port Dev. MEA Forum, United Arab Emirates
21-22 Oct 2024
ASEAN Ports & Logistics, Malaysia
10-11 Sep 2024
Bauma
China
26-29 Nov 2024
CTBUH Asia Conference, Thailand
3-4 Dec 2024
Dextra’s Quarterly Newsletter: Connection #37
The San’ao Nuclear Power Plant units 1 and 2, featuring advanced HPR1000 Hualong reactors, are key components of China’s strategy to expand its nuclear power capacity to meet growing energy needs and reduce carbon emissions.
Dextra has played a crucial role by supplying Griptec couplers for the anti-aircraft impact shell construction. Griptec is a reliable splicing system trusted by over ten nuclear reactors globally, known for its stringent quality standards and exceptional performance.
Griptec was delivered along with high-productivity bar end preparation equipment, which processes each bar end in 30-45 seconds, significantly enhancing efficiency. This equipment requires only a single operator, optimizing workforce utilization.
Additionally, Dextra is the first manufacturer of civil works construction products with an ISO 19443 certified quality management system for nuclear safety, underscoring their commitment to the highest safety and quality standards.
More about our latest projects
Pelješac Bridge, Croatia
The bridge connects the mainland to the Pelješac Peninsula, replacing ferry services, using Fortec couplers to connect pile cages for stability.
Hong Kong Airport Terminal 2
The terminal expansion relied significantly on post-tensioning bars for the connection of jacking towers and the heavy lifting of roof structures.
AVE Palencia-Santander,
Spain
Dextra supplied Sonitec for the project, facilitating structural integrity tests on concrete piles, ensuring the project’s robust foundation.
My Home GRAVA Hyderabad, India
The 43-story towers, one of the world’s largest precast developments, use Groutec and Bartec for precast concrete connections.
Precast Overhead Tanks: Revolutionizing Water Storage in India
The Jal Jeevan Mission by the Government of India is a flagship initiative aimed at ensuring the availability of quality drinking water to every household in rural areas. This mission emphasizes the importance of water management, infrastructure development, and community participation.
With partnership between Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Dextra, we are proud to contribute to this noble goal through innovative construction technologies, providing precast construction and the use of Groutec and Bartec couplers, which have proven effective in building overhead water tanks across various regions.
Dextra Leads the Way in Sustainable Solutions: EPD Verified!
We are the first in our industry to independently verify a wide ranges of solutions Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)!
Our rebar couplers, GFRP rebars, marine tie bars, steel ground anchors, steel self-drilling rock-bolts, steel combination bolts, and the most recently verified Sonitec have EPD reports and are officially listed on the EPD International AB and EPD Hub website to ensure minimal life-cycle environmental impact.
Learn more about our ongoing contributions to environmental sustainability by following this link.
Recent activities
Clean and care for elderly in Longjin, China
Dextra team in China, with 15 volunteering team members, successfully renovated two houses and cleaned four homes for the elderly in Longjin Community, Guangzhou, bringing new hope and care to these families.
$23,000 contribution to India’s rural development
Dextra team in India has contributed over $23,000 this year to support community, including healthcare, education, and economic empowerment, making a positive impact in rural areas and government hospitals.
The newest addition to PT Bars: CR Bar 1080!
Stay tuned for the launch of our newest addition to the fully threaded post-tensioning bar range: CR Bar 1080, a Grade 1080 quenched and tempered bar featuring a cold-rolled thread for pre/post-tensioning of concrete structures.
Upcoming events
CE&CR Annual Awards, India
2 Aug 2024
MBAM OneBuild, Malaysia
28-30 Aug 2024
Port Development Summit, Thailand
10-11 Sep 2024
DFI-India Annual Conference, India
19-21 Sep 2024
Foundation for Public Housing Development at Pik Wan Road, Hong Kong
The Foundation for Public Housing Development at Pik Wan Road, Hong Kong
The Foundation for Public Housing Development at Pik Wan Road stands as a testament to Hong Kong’s commitment to sustainable urban development and infrastructure enhancement. Situated amidst the vibrant cityscape, this construction project embodies a convergence of innovative engineering and community-focused initiatives.
At the heart of this endeavor lies the crucial aspect of slope stabilization—a fundamental requirement in Hong Kong’s hilly terrain, where land development often necessitates meticulous attention to structural integrity. Recognizing the significance of this aspect, the project turned to advanced solutions, seeking to marry effectiveness with environmental responsibility.
Enter Dextra, a renowned provider of engineering solutions renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation. Dextra’s contribution comprised over a thousand pieces of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Soil Nails — a cutting-edge solution designed to address the specific challenges of slope stabilization. GFRP Soil Nails offer superior corrosion resistance, durability, and ease of installation while minimizing environmental impact.
Dextra’s GFRP solutions have earned the esteemed approval of various authoritative bodies in Hong Kong, including the Buildings Department, a crucial entity overseeing building codes, safety standards, and inspections. Additionally, they have garnered recognition from the Hospital Authority, ensuring their reliability and suitability for healthcare infrastructure. Moreover, recognition from the Housing Department and the Construction Innovation & Technology Fund (CITF) signifies their innovative edge and contribution to advancing construction practices in Hong Kong.
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