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Kordsa showcased its innovative concrete reinforcement synthetic fiber KraTos at the Sao Paulo Concrete Show

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Kordsa, the global player in tire, construction reinforcement and composite technologies markets, presented KraTos, its brand in construction reinforcement, at the Concrete Show, the largest event of cement and concrete industries involving new and innovative products and technologies in South America which brings construction professionals together. Kordsa Brasil S/A represented Kordsa at the Concrete Show.

Reinforcement leader Kordsa, participated in the 12nd Edition of Concrete Show South America between 14-16 August, in Sao Paulo. Concrete Show South America bringing together business and customers, sales and networking offers the ideal platform for launching new products. Having one of its 12 production facilities in Brasil, Kordsa sees the Concrete Show as an opportunity to extend and expand its construction reinforcement business line in South America. Concrete Show hosted more than 400 domestic and foreign exhibitors including ready-mixed concrete suppliers, cement suppliers, ready-mixed concrete and cement additive suppliers, commercial customers of suppliers, local and international contracting companies, state and governmental decision makers in more than 150 segments in construction including machine tools, concrete producers, manufacturers of accessories and tools, equipment for earthmoving and ground handling, concrete pumps, cutting and folding machinery, truck manufacturers, measuring equipment, additions, molds and shims, software companies, and analytical laboratories.

Kordsa displayed its innovative concrete reinforcement synthetic fiber KraTos and shared with the visitors the key features of KraTos, the first Turkish product in the international synthetic fiber market which is highly preferred for many prestigious projects due to its quick applicability, ease-of-use, efficiency, reduced labor and high performance. Visitors of Kordsa’s stand had the opportunity to see first-hand and up close features of KraTos and Kordsa’s competencies in synthetic fibers.

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