BFRP fasteners for shipbuilding developed in Russia
To make shipbuilding fasteners, scientists from Russian institute IMC RAS have developed a new composite material from basalt fiber-reinforced polymers.
Solutions
Anisoprint wins the Gold prize at JEC Asia 2019: Startup Booster
JEC Asia 2019 revealed finalists of composite startup competition Startup Booster where Anisoprint’s solution twas recognized the best.
Leaf spring made of basalt fiber showcased in China
The designers who created the composite spring are convinced that it will be competitive in the automotive industry due to the combination of operational and cost advantages.
Boat dock from innovative materials constructed in Miami
A unique boat dock has been constructed using concrete mixed with seawater and composite basalt fiber and glass fiber rebars.
Composite bridge is nearing completion in US
The composite bridge structure incorporates Fiber Reinforced Polymer materials (FRP) instead of traditional steel reinforcement.
ECOBOARD project: in the struggle for eco-friendly surfboards
ECOBOARD project leverages scientifically sound and transparent criteria to evaluate the materials and processes used to build surfboards.
One more manufacturer uses basalt fabric to make surfboards
US-based Ocean House Surf & Skate started to use basalt fabric for surfboards as a stringer material.
Plants are grown on mineral wool in the permafrost zone
The greenhouse complex is located in the permafrost region but the plants growing on mineral wool with drip irrigation yield fresh vegetables regularly.
$35M invested in expansion of greenhouses on basalt substrate
Minnesota-based producer (USA) is expanding its stone wool greenhouse facilities by 50 acres.
Recyclable basalt plastic for automotive being developed in Europe
International initiative to develop recyclable basalt plastic based on bio-resin for the automotive industry.