All contracted products for American commercial customers will be manufactured solely in US.
“This order represents more than simply an important business opportunity for Axion,” said James Kerstein, Chief Executive Officer. “Over and above the significant initial revenue generated and the potential for future, larger orders, the stature of this client provides major validation for our green structural products as well as providing leverage opportunities for expanded business throughout the entire rail and transportation infrastructure sectors.”
Kerstein further stated, “As evidenced by this latest order and by the bridges we are constructing for the US Army, our superior products offer higher quality structural solutions to specific projects than the traditional building technologies currently available, and do so in a manner that is both economically competitive and eco-friendly.”
The US Army has awarded Axion a multi-bridge contract representing a value of around $800,000. Using Axion’s recycled composite materials, the 50-foot plus structures will handle loads of 70 tons, with each replacing a wood bridge with only a 6-ton rating.
According to a study conducted by The US Army Corps of Engineers, a similar bridge built using Axion’s formulations more than 10 years ago at Fort Leonard Wood has required virtually no maintenance and retains its as-new appearance.
