We supply traditional building products such as nails, nail wire, prestressed concrete strands and wires, plaster laths, corner protection and masonry reinforcement. And we produce more advanced products like Dramix® fibers for concrete reinforcement, cables and wires for hoisting applications and elevators, and guide rail cables that increase safety on the highways.
The new building for the administrative services of the state of Minas Gerais in Belo Horizonte, Brazil is hung from 1 080 plastic-coated, prestressed concrete strands from Bekaert. The two other administrative buildings integrate Bekaert Murfor® reinforced masonry
Bekaert offers a product portfolio ranging from the smallest nail to the largest fence, always with a sharp focus on sustainability, cost-efficiency and minimum impact on the environment.
In the emerging markets, general contractors and other parties in the value chain have, just like Bekaert, established a strong local presence. Companies that represent a major share of our customer portfolio are building new plants or are investing in local offices, driven by the demand for housing and infrastructure.
In the mature markets, contractors seek global market diversification, while Bekaert has the ability to serve them wherever they are looking for possibilities to expand their businesses.