One of the major problems facing the industrialized world today is the corrosion of conventional steel and the inherent structural weaknesses it causes. Corrosion of bridges and highways requires local, state, and federal authorities to spend billions of dollars annually simply to maintain the infrastructure of the United States. It is estimated that in the United States alone, 15% of the bridges are structurally deficient.

As a result of recognition from unbiased third parties, MMFX steel technology has become a credible solution to the global corrosion problem. Significant headway has been made in gaining acceptance of our concrete reinforcing steels on both a national and international basis. Within the United States, validation from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), state Departments of Transportation (DOTs), and other public agencies has helped MMFX gain acceptance.

Annual demand in North America for reinforcing steel in corrosive environments is estimated at more than 1.5 million tons and overall demand is more than 11 million tons. In the global marketplace, one of the largest corrosion markets in the world is the Gulf Region of the Middle East where more than 15 million tons of rebar are consumed annually. It is estimated that a substantial portion of this vast rebar market is utilized on reclaimed land that has been dredged directly from the bottom of the Persian Gulf. Building high-rise structures on top of this “salty-sand” requires a proven, and reliable, corrosion-resistant system of construction.