Propex's Concrete Solutions Group Completes Ready-Mix Concrete Industry Survey to Explore Benefits of Using Fibers

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Jan. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Tennessee-based Propex Operating Company today announced the completion of a ready-mix industry survey on the benefits of using synthetic fibers in concrete construction. The anonymous and completely confidential survey targeted more than 5,000 concrete producers in the U.S. and was conducted over a six-week period on the Propex Concrete Solutions website at Fibermesh.com. The survey was completed by 1,300 respondents, which is a very high percentage rate of response.

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"We are very pleased and encouraged by the overwhelming response to this survey," said Jonathan Speaks, director of sales for Propex's Concrete Solutions Group. "It tells us that the importance of fibers in concrete reinforcement is a topic that resonates with the ready-mix industry," he said.  "We plan to use the information to develop and enhance our product lines and services to customers."

As an added incentive to engage survey respondents, Propex entered all who completed the survey into a random prize drawing for an Apple iPad. The winner was Jason Reffner of Newcrete Products, who was presented with his new iPad by Speaks and Bob McCulley, mid-Atlantic territory rep for Concrete Solutions.

Propex developed the survey to gain a deeper understanding of the voice of the ready-mix market and how to best help them achieve their goals. Through the survey, Propex clearly identified the ready-mix industry as their key constituency and determined their immediate and long-term needs. Among their concerns, the respondents specifically mentioned that avoiding liability is a key issue. And, it was found that they are more optimistic than most that the market is going to improve. "This is the kind of valuable information that will help us maximize service to our ready-mix customers at all levels," added Speaks.

About Propex Concrete Solutions

We are the fiber experts. More than a quarter century ago, we created the category of synthetic fibers for reinforced concrete, with Fibermesh® fibers. True Fibermesh set the standard for performance, value and reliability – and still does today. Today, we offer a complete line of fiber solutions – Fibermesh and Fibercast® microsynthetic fibers, ENDURO® macrosynthetic fibers, Novomesh® blended fibers and Novocon® steel fibers – each of which reinforce concrete and build a stronger ready-mix and precast industry. Propex offers a full range of products to bring the right fiber for the application, every time. And as the worldwide leader in fiber reinforcement solutions, our fibers ensure performance, increase value and reduce risk. Reinforcing value, reliability and concrete performance. Reinforcing your reputation.

About Propex Operating Company, LLC

Propex Operating Company, LLC is a global leader in the development, design, and manufacturing of brands and products that create advantages for customers. Propex's footprint covers three continents, with 11 facilities totaling over five million square feet of manufacturing and more than 2,000 teammates focused on the markets the company serves. Often the inventor and always the innovator, Propex has both the heritage and vision which makes it the leader in the marketplace today that will continue to grow in the future in all facets of the company's business.  

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