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September 1, 2005

Construction Industry Spotlight: Industry gears up for plastic rebar supports

  • Kentucky company's next product could be plastic rebar, which would replace corrosion-prone steel.
    • By DIPIKA KOHLI
    Journal Staff Reporter

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    Photo courtesy Plasticon International
    Plasticon International is marketing its line of plastic rebar supports locally through Bluelinx.

    Building materials distributor Bluelinx Corp. is gearing up to stock its Northwest branches with plastic rebar supports, one of a set of patented products made by Lexington, Ky., company Plasticon International.


     
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