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Neuvokas Corporation Awarded $2MM from ARPA-E for Transformational Energy Technology
January 2, 2019, Ahmeek, MI– Neuvokas Corporation has been awarded $2MM in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) group. The funding will initiate the development of an energy efficient manufacturing process to produce CBF (continuous basalt...
Neuvokas Corporation Ranked Most Fundable Company by Pepperdine Graziadio Business School
October 12, 2018, LOS ANGELES – Neuvokas Corporation is thrilled to announce that it received a No. 7 rank on the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School’s first annual Most Fundable Companies List . Neuvokas Corporation competed against thousands of early-stage U.S. companies with less than $10...
Dispatching business expertise to Michigan companies: U-M helps UP firm grow sales
BY KIM NORTH SHINE Neuvokas Corp., a manufacturer in Ahmeek, Mich., a village with a population of about 200 in the Upper Peninsula, could have been among the more than half of manufacturing startups that fail in Michigan. But with its forward-looking leadership and the support of the Economic...
Not ready to try GatorBar? Read this.
With steel prices climbing, there couldn’t be a better time to give GatorBar a try on your next concrete project. Because I know you won’t take it from me, I’m bringing in some back up on this one. The following testimonial came after Steve had a great call with our friend Rob at ICS, Inc in North...
The Rusty Signature of Steel Rebar
Work never stops when you’re running a growing business, and sometimes a weekend trip for travel hockey turns into a marketing opportunity. Our CEO, Erik Kiilunen, recently found himself at the Cornerstone Community Center in Ashwaubenon, WI, where two of his boys were playing in a hockey...
Neuvokas Team works to expand manufacturing capabilities
The bench work is complete and the initial lab results are in! The team at Neuvokas has made their first effort to expand their manufacturing platform. The first attempt to make a two-dimensional profile, other than round has proven successful. The guys had a little spare time (between 3 am and 5...
WCCHC Day of Caring 2017
This year marked the 25th anniversary of the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center Day of Caring. WCCHC is a non-profit organization providing a wide range of health care services to the Waianae Coast of Oahu. Since 1993, Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company (HDCC) along with their family,...
Welcome Parr Lumber!
Parr Lumber, the 17th largest independent lumber chain in the United States gave the nod to GatorBar. Parr Lumber will begin selling GatorBar in the great Pacific Northwest corner of the good old USA starting in October. We are excited to work with Parr to get them started!
Neuvokas Raises Rebar Production Speed
Neuvokas reports that it has achieved a process speed of 150 ft/min (45.72 m/min) for its continuous fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) rebar production. “While this accomplishment is gratifying, we look forward to achieving our new goal of 250 ft/min (76.2 m/min) in 2018,” notes the company's Chief...
GatorBar Vs. Welded Wire mesh
Erik was out of town the other week and happened to stumble across a pile of crumbled concrete in New Hampshire. He stopped by to check it out, and of course, take advantage of a perfect real world example. Welded wire mesh, though inexpensive, is not your best option for reinforcing a slab for...
Neuvokas reaches 150 feet per minute process speed
After recent improvements to our now patented manufacturing process, Neuvokas reached a significant milestone: We can now make GatorBar at 150 feet per minute! This is FIVE TIMES faster than our original manufacturing process. Not to mention the fact that we were already blowing the doors off of...
The City of Houston Approves Basalt FRP Rebar for use in Non-Structural Applications
Ahmeek, MI – June 07, 2017 – The City of Houston has approved the use of basalt fiber composite rebar in non-structural applications. The approval comes after working extensively with Neuvokas Corporation, analyzing data and test results of their BFRP product, GatorBar. This approval will present...
2017 Brings New Partnerships and Distribution
If you’ve ever been involved in a start-up from the ground up, there’s one feeling that’s pretty relatable. It’s the feeling that you’re flying 60 mph downhill in the back of a red wagon with Calvin and Hobbes at the wheel. The rocks and bumps knock you around a bit, but the excitement of reaching...
Honolulu Wood Treating predicts GatorBar will see success in Hawaii
Ahmeek, MI – March 15, 2017 - At the end of 2016, Honolulu Wood Treating made a statement. They wanted to be the exclusive distributor of GatorBar in Hawaii and seized the opportunity by committing to a truckload order, right before the turn of the New Year. Honolulu Wood Treating, along with Aloha...
Neuvokas Donation Supports Educational Program
Neuvokas Corporation was pleased to contribute to the CIM (Concrete Industry Management) Silent Auction at the 2017 WOC show in Las Vegas this past January. Neuvokas donated 10,000 linear feet of GatorBar to the auction to help raise money for the CIM Program. Adam Anvarinia of Premier Homes &...
Barnsco - Dallas New Distributor of GatorBar™
Ahmeek, MI – February 24, 2017 – Neuvokas Corporation welcomes Barnsco as a stocking distributor “As a distributor, Barnsco will provide stocking service to the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex area and Austin,” said Neuvokas Chief Executive Officer, Erik Kiilunen. “With their extensive Texas reach and...
2016 Q4: Ending the year in a big way
While 2016 as a whole had its ups and downs (the media made it out to be pretty tumultuous), it sure ended on a positive note for Neuvokas! No, we didn’t buy Play-Doh or rent stress relief puppies for our employees post-election. Let’s be honest, that was pretty ridiculous. Instead, we sold tons of...
Honolulu Wood Treating Brings GatorBar™ to Hawaii
Ahmeek, MI – December 29, 2016 – Neuvokas Corporation welcomes Honolulu Wood Treating as its exclusive stocking distributor serving the state of Hawaii. “As a wholesale distributor Honolulu Wood Treating will provide stocking service to the entire state at all levels in the distribution chain,”...
Crain's Detroit Business: Neuvokas raises the bar on manufacture of rebar
" "I work with a lot of companies in Michigan, and this is one of the few that can be a billion-dollar company," Arcadio Ramirez, technology business consultant for the Michigan Small Business Development Center, speaking about a small company in the Upper Peninsula called Neuvokas Corp. It's the...
FIND US AT WORLD OF CONCRETE 2017, BOOTH N3245!
World of Concrete 2017 is quickly approaching! For the first time Neuvokas – GatorBar will have a booth, so we’re in full pre-game mode. And since we don't want your World of Concrete trip to be incomplete, we're letting you sign up for your free GatorBar tee ahead of time! We hope to see you all...
GatorBar springs-back and stays centered in slab—save big in your next parking lot project.
GatorBar lays so fast, you’ll be ahead of the grading crew in your next parking lot project.
GatorBar: lightweight and easy to use in parking lot projects.
GatorBar—trusted by contractors nationwide in parking lot projects.
Keep your employees happy and improve your bottom line in your parking lot projects.
Rust-free GatorBar means longer-lasting concrete in your parking lot projects.
Employees love installing GatorBar in parking lot projects over the 7X heavier steel rebar.
2X stronger and 7X lighter than steel rebar, GatorBar is ideal for your parking lot projects.
GatorBar—trusted by contractors nationwide in pool deck projects.
Made in the USA, GatorBar saves time and money in pool deck projects.
Rust-free GatorBar means longer-lasting concrete in your pool projects.
7X lighter than steel, you can install GatorBar with ease in pool projects.
Less labor, more profit. Use GatorBar in your next pool project.
GatorBar: lightweight and easy to use in pool projects.
Competitively priced, GatorBar means better concrete in pool projects.
Use GatorBar #3 instead of steel in your next pool project.
Rust-free GatorBar means longer-lasting concrete in your warehouse projects.
Employees love installing GatorBar in warehouse projects over the 7X heavier steel rebar.
Made in the USA, GatorBar saves time and money in warehouse projects.
Keep your employees happy and improve your bottom line in your warehouse projects.
Place GatorBar easier and faster than steel rebar in warehouse projects.
GatorBar: lightweight and easy to use in warehouse projects.
2X stronger and 7X lighter than steel rebar, GatorBar is ideal for warehouse projects.
7X lighter than steel, GatorBar reduces workers comp expenses in garage floor projects.
25 sticks of GatorBar = just 47 lbs. Imagine the savings in your next garage floor project!
Rust-free GatorBar means longer-lasting concrete in your warehouse projects.
Your crew can easily carry 25 sticks of GatorBar, which weighs only 47 pounds. Imagine the savings on your next residential flatwork project.
7X lighter than steel, GatorBar reduces workers comp expenses in your residential driveway work.
Employees love installing GatorBar in residential driveway projects over the 7X heavier steel rebar.
Why use GatorBar in driveway projects? It rebounds after being stepped on or driven over.
Keep your employees happy and improve your bottom line in your driveway projects.
GatorBar springs-back and stays centered in slab—save big in your next radiant slab pour!
Competitively priced, GatorBar means better concrete in your radiant slab pours!
Place GatorBar easier and faster than steel rebar in radiant slab pours.
GatorBar: lightweight and easy to use in radiant slab pour projects!
7X lighter than steel, you can install GatorBar with ease in radiant slab pour projects.
GatorBar means huge savings—both in labor and time—in radiant slab pour projects.
Choose GatorBar #3 instead of steel in your next radiant slab pour project.
2X stronger and 7X lighter than steel rebar, GatorBar is ideal for radiant slab pour projects.
At just 42 lbs for a 10x20 foot grid, GatorBar Grids mean less labor time in new slab projects.
Made in the USA, GatorBar saves time and money in new building slab projects.
Keep your employees happy and improve your bottom line in your parking lot projects.
GatorBar—trusted by contractors nationwide in parking lot projects.
Competitively priced, GatorBar means better concrete in parking lot projects.
Employees prefer GatorBar in parking lot projects over the 7X heavier steel rebar.
7X lighter than steel, GatorBar reduces workers comp expenses in parking lot projects.
Less labor, more profit. Use GatorBar in your next parking lot project.
GatorBar increases the productivity of your employees in your parking lot projects.
Utilize GatorBar #3 instead of steel in your next parking lot project.
Rust-free GatorBar means longer-lasting concrete in your parking lot projects.
At just 42 lbs for a 10x20 foot grid, GatorBar Grids mean less labor time in feed slab pour projects.
GatorBar lays so fast, you’ll be ahead of the grading crew in your next feed slab pour projects!
Employees love installing GatorBar in feed slab pour projects over the 7X heavier steel rebar.
Why use GatorBar in your feed slab pour projects? It rebounds after being stepped on or driven over.
Made in the USA, GatorBar saves time and money in ICF geodesic dome home projects.
Improve your bottom line while keeping your employees happy by using GatorBar on your dome home projects.
Place GatorBar easier and faster than steel rebar in ICF geodesic dome home projects.
GatorBar means huge savings—both in labor and time—in ICF geodesic dome home projects.
Pre-tied GatorBar Grids can be carried by two people to any pour project.
Instead of steel, use GatorBar #3 in your next pour project!
Save time and money with made in the USA GatorBar rebar on your pour project.
GatorGrids can be tied anywhere and easily moved into position in driveway projects.
25 sticks of GatorBar = just 47 lbs. Imagine the savings in your next driveway project.
Rust-free GatorBar means longer-lasting concrete in your driveway projects.
Place GatorBar easier and faster than steel rebar in driveway projects.
7X lighter than steel, GatorBar reduces workers comp expenses in park projects.
Increase productivity of your employees and your bottomline with GatorBar #3 on your park projects.
Exceptional crack control. Use rust-free GatorBar in your next patio and flatwork project.
Place GatorBar easier and faster than steel rebar in patio and flatwork projects.
Use rust-free GatorBar in your next replacement slab project for exceptional crack control.
Keep your employees happy and improve your bottom line in your replacement slab projects!
Made in the USA, GatorBar saves time and money in barn stem wall projects.
Competitively priced, GatorBar means better concrete in barn stem wall projects.
Place GatorBar easier and faster than steel rebar in Little League Baseball projects!
GatorBar means huge savings—both in labor and time—in your Little League Baseball projects!
GatorBar: lightweight and easy to use in barn stem wall projects.
7X lighter than steel, you can install GatorBar with ease in barn stem wall projects.
Achieve longer-lasting concrete in your barn stem wall projects with rust-free GatorBar.
Turn to GatorBar in your next masonry project for less labor, more profit.
25 sticks of GatorBar = just 47 lbs. Imagine the savings in your next masonry building project.
Made in the USA, GatorBar saves time and money in masonry building projects.
Improve your bottom line and keep your employees happy. Use GatorBar in your masonry building projects.
Competitively priced, GatorBar means better concrete in masonry building projects.
Employees prefer GatorBar in masonry building projects over the 7X heavier steel rebar.
GatorBar grids were easily transported on a pickup truck to the retention pond project site.
GatorBar grids were pre-tied and easily moved into position in the retention pond.
At just 42 lbs for a 10x20 foot grid, GatorBar grids mean less labor time in retention pond projects.
Pre-tied GatorBar grids were easily carried by two people to the retention pond.
Made in the USA, GatorBar saves time and money in retention pond projects.
Keep your employees happy and improve your bottom line in your retention pond projects.
Keep your retention pond project moving—even on rainy days—with GatorBar.
Exceptional crack control. Use rust-free GatorBar in your next retention pond project.
Employees love installing GatorBar in retention pond projects over the 7X heavier steel rebar.
GatorBar springs-back and stays centered in slab—save big in your next retention pond project.
GatorBar—trusted by contractors nationwide in retention pond projects.
GatorBar: lightweight and easy to use in retention pond projects.
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Randy Oja

MJO Contracting

I wanted to drop a line and comment on your GatorBar product. This is the second project we’ve used it on and the first one that we used a power rake with. We placed the bar 18” OCBW and chaired it to 2 1/2” for a 5” slab. The GatorBar worked well, in particular we noticed how it rebounded back to the center of the slab after we drove over it, with steel rebar the rebar would often end up bent and left at the bottom of the slab, where it does nothing for crack control. Also, the labor savings on rebar placement was significant and I know the crew appreciated not having to wrestle with the heavy steel. We look forward to using it again on future projects.