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BENEFITS CONCIOUS CHOICE Basalt Fiber Composite Rebar | BFR Sustainable 100+ year product 100% non-corrosive Rust Proof Superior strength Reduces waste and harmful impact to the environment Reduces installation costs (eliminates costly maintenance) Similar thermal expansion coefficient as concrete; excellent performance in freeze/thaw environments Chemical, alkali and UV resistant Optimal for use in harsh applications Non-conductive, non-magnetic, no RF interference Basalt Rebar Product Comparison​​ Basalt is impervious to attacks from alkali, chemicals or water, which causes steel to corrode or rust Basalt has 25% of the weight of steel and is 2.5 times greater specific tensile strength Basalt has stable pricing, no buy-ups required to secure best pricing compared to steel, which fluctuates Basalt has 2 times the working temperature (400°C vs. 200°C) of Glass FRPs Basalt has 20 – 40% better mechanical properties and puncture resistance than Fiberglass Basalt is very Eco-Friendly, with dramatically lower environmental impact (10 : 1) vs. fiberglass products Basalt fiber has significantly lower cost than carbon fiber (10 – 15X lower) Green building materials for concrete construction Basalt Reinforced Rebar has less than 1/10th the carbon footprint of steel, and basalt has the lowest environmental impact in a Life-Cycle Assessment compared with other FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymer) rebar for concrete reinforcement construction applications. Basalt fiber is all natural and produced from stone; without additives typically found in other materials such as glass fiber reinforcements.

OVERVIEW CHANGING THE WAY WE BUILD PRODUCTS Basalt Rebar Basalt Mesh Basalt Aditive Basalt Fiber BASALT vs STEEL Remarkable advantages using basalt fiber composite CORROSION-FREE When corrosion is nonexistent the level of construction improves in all areas. HIGHER STRENGTH The strength of fiber composite allows for less use of concrete, thus reducing construction costs. REDUCED CRACKING Less damage to the concrete and longer life to the entire structure. REDUCED CARBON Produces 1/10 of CO2 in the production process and increases transportaion volume by 4 times. REDUCED WEIGTH Being lighter translates into saving in logistics, job-site handling, and a safer product overall. LONGER LIFE SPAN The liability of structural failure and cost of maintenance and repair is significantly reduced as life span increases exponentially.

PROCESS LOWER ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT MANUFACTURING CYCLE Volcanic Eruption Basalt comes from the formation of volcanic lava and can be found abundantly in many parts of the globe where such seismic events occurred. Basalt Formation Basalt underlies more of the Earth's surface than any other rock type. It is also an abundant rock on the Moon and Mars. Mining Basalt Rock Extracting the rock from the ground in many locations where basalt is found. Gravel Rock Basalt rock at the gravel stage ready to be ground into powder. Basalt Fiber Composite Processed fiber composite ready to be used for extrusion of rebars. Production line Processing basalt fiber to fabricate composite products. Basalt Composite Rebar Straight Basalt Composite Rebar ready for use in concrete reinforcing structures. Composite Rebar bed Rebar reinforcement mounted for the pouring of concrete. Concrete Slab-on-grade Concrete slabs built with basalt composite rebar last a life-time. The Florida Department of Transportation believes in Basalt Composite Rebar.

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OUR TEAM Christopher Piedmonte President & CEO Read More Matthew Gilfillan EVP & COO Read More Jeff Duwell CFO Read More David Anderson CTO Read More Nony Mbaezue EVP & CRO Read More Marcus Heller EVP | Americas Read More Andrea Dama EVP | Europe Read More T. J. Minhas EVP | Middle East Read More

LEADER IN BASALT FRP Providing rust-proof Basalt Fiber Reinforcement products for all concrete structures. FREE CONSULTATION BASALT vs STEEL 100% Non-Corrosive 2.5X Stronger Green Reduced Cracking 1/4 The Weight 100+ Year Life Span Providing innovative concrete reinforcement solutions throughout the US and globally Looking for an alternative to steel? We provide non-corrosive, lightweight basalt composite concrete reinforcing products engineered as a sustainable alternative to conventional steel reinforcement. Our products significantly extend the life of concrete structures helping property owners reduce overall costs and increase their bottom line. Contact STEEL REBAR STRUCTURAL ISSUES Deteriorating concrete infrastructure results from the corrosion of steel, which decays from rain, wind, salt, and anti-icing chemicals. Explore BASALT FIBER COMPOSITE REBAR Corrosion free, strong and light weight, developed to improve the quality of concrete construction. Explore THE FUTURE OF CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION Innovative, corrosion proof composite reinforcement is used for residential, commercial, and industrial slabs on grade, hydraulic structures, and pre-cast concrete elements Basalt Fiber Reinforced Polymer (BFRP) Rebar Composite rebar is corrosion free and light weight, developed to improve quality and strength in concrete construction. Learn more View More Roads reinforced with basalt composite rebar A new alternative to steel rebar that dramatically reduces cracking and spalling in concrete structures. Learn more View More High-rises built with basalt composite rebar Buildings of all sizes may utilize the advantages of basalt rebar for reinforcing slabs and structural elements. Learn more View More THIS BRIDGE IS CONSTRUCTED WITH BASALT FIBER REBAR Basalt Fiber / Epoxy Reinforcements, stiff, totally non rusting 10.25” x 40’ piling cage weighs only 140 lbs. and can be carried by two people. THE ADVANTAGES OF BASALT COMPOSITE REBAR IN CONCRETE STRUCTURES The use of basalt fiber rebar provides significant savings while increasing safety Savings on life cycle cost Construction savings Increased safety for owners and users Green product Corrosion resistance Thermal insulation and lightness Thermal expansion compatible with concrete Electrical and magnetic neutrality Superior tensile strength Simplified management on site APPLICATIONS Residential Reduced use of material, quicker build, and lower maintenance cost BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION Our engineering team provides local assistance to infrastructure owners, engineers, contractors and fabricators. Please fill out the form below and our team will be in touch with you shortly. Inquiry THE WIDEST RANGE OF LOCATIONS Bluefiber Group is opening locations worldwide through local partnerships to provide regional service to construction companies interested in basalt fiber rebar and other products for reinforced concrete construction Find a dealer near you Investment oppostunity

Do you have questions? We have answers. BFR (Basalt Fiber Composite Rebar) 1. What is Basalt? 2. What's the difference between Basalt Rebar and fiberglass rebar? 3. Is Basalt Rebar a green product? 4. How does Basalt Fiber Reinforced Polymer (BFRP) Rebar compare to steel rebar? 5. How does one directly compare the performance between basalt rebar and steel? 6. How does Basalt Rebar pricing compare to steel pricing? 7. Can you bend Basalt Rebar at the jobsite? 8. Does Basalt FRP have its own governing bod like steel? 9. What testing of signifigance has been performed on Basalt REbar? 10. What are typical applications for BFRP? 11. What are the main advantages of BFRP Rebar? 12. Does salt water affect BFRP? 13. Are there back applications for BFRP's? 14. Is Basalt Rebar manufactured in the USA? 15. What size of Basalt Rebar are available? 16. What other types of reinforcing products does Blue Fiber use? 17. What is Modulus strength? 18. What is Tensile strength? 19. Why is Tensile strength so important? 20. What is pultrusion and how is it compared to extrustion? Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q15 Q16 Q17 Q18 Q19 Q20 1. What is Basalt? Basalt is the most common rock on the planet and defined as an extrusive igneous (volcanic) rock that is low in silica content, dark in color, and comparatively rich in iron and magnesium. By way of comparison, basalt fiber is similar to carbon fiber or fiberglass, but basalt has superior mechanical properties than fiberglass, and has a significantly lower cost than carbon fiber (10 – 15X lower). 2. What’s the difference between Basalt Rebar and fiberglass rebar? Basalt and Glass are both FRP’s and similar in price, but with some major exceptions: ● Basalt has twice the working temperature of fiberglass (400°C vs 200°C) ● Basalt has 20 – 40% better mechanical properties and puncture resistance ● Basalt has a much greater resistance to chemicals, alkali and UV ● Basalt is very Eco-Friendly; with a dramatically lower environmental impact (10 : 1) 3. Is Basalt Rebar a green product? Bluefiber Group is a proud member of the US Green Building Council, and its BFRP Rebar is Eco-Friendly. According to the ACMA, the American Composite Manufacturing Association, it has demonstrated that the production of BFRP Rebar has less than 1/10th the carbon footprint of steel, and basalt has the lowest environmental impact in a Life-Cycle Assessment compared with other FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymer) rebars. Basalt fiber is all natural and produced from stone; having no additives that are typically found in other materials such as glass fiber. Additional LEEDs contributions are found in the transportation and handling. Steel requires 4 truckloads vs. 1 for Basalt Rebar. Steel requires special equipment to unload vs. none for Basalt Rebar , and 50% more time & labor is expended to receive and unload the exact same number of steel rebar compared with Basalt Rebar ! 4. How does Basalt Fiber Reinforced Polymer (BFRP) Rebar compare with steel rebar? BFRP is a sustainable, rust proof alternative to traditional steel reinforcement, with 25% of the weight of steel and a specific tensile strength that is 2.5 times greater (bar for bar). It’s also Impervious to attacks from alkali, chemicals or water, which causes steel to corrode (iron oxide hydrate, or rust). ​ 5. How does one directly compare the performance between Basalt Rebar and steel? Calculations for Steel’s performance are based on long existing standard (or stipulated) data, and therefore selected according to its guaranteed tensile strength (Example: Grade 60 = 60,000 psi). Calculations for Basalt Rebar are dependent upon data generated and Certified from a 3rd Party accredited laboratory. Although the engineering for FRP’s is different than steel, the mechanical data for either product is used similarly to determine the proper amount of reinforcement in a cross section of concrete. Basanite provides proprietary software that allows the design professional to directly compare the standards and calculations for BFRP use in ACI 440, with the standards and calculations outlined in ACI 318 for steel. This “Code Normalization” demonstrates the selection of Basalt Rebar can be an excellent alternative to steel, thus making it easier for a designer to select BFRP and capture all the benefits not available when selecting steel rebar. 6. How does Basalt Rebar pricing compare with steel pricing? This varies depending on the cost of steel this week. One of the values of selecting Basalt Rebar , is that its pricing is stable compared with steel. Typically, steel pricing is good for a week at a time, forcing larger buy-ups to secure best pricing. Normally, “off the shelf” pricing of steel from large wholesalers, is cheaper than FRP’s. However, steel rebar and BFRP rebar are clearly not “apples to apples” as reinforcing products – and shouldn’t be compared that way. More often than not, you will save money using Basalt Rebar on a sizeable project based on the final “in-place cost” - everything considered. Additionally, the Total Cost of Ownership is greatly reduced by choosing Basalt Rebar over steel rebar. 7. Can you bend Basalt Rebar at the jobsite? Hard bends at the jobsite are not possible. All hard bends (90’s, stirrups, angles, etc.) are fabricated during production; according to your design and delivered to the job site along with the straight bars. This practice saves the installer significant time and eliminates waste for a quicker and easy installation. 8. Does Basalt FRP have its own governing body like Steel? Yes. ACI (American Concrete Institute) 440.1R-15 offers general information on the history and use of all FRP reinforcement, a description of the unique material properties of FRP, and guidelines for the design and construction of structural concrete members reinforced with FRP bars. You will also find specific information about the selection and use of FRP’s in AC454, Fiber-reinforced Polymer (FRP) Bars for Internal Reinforcement of Concrete Members Acceptance as part of the ICC-ES, and FDOT’s Spec 932-3. 9. What testing of significance has been performed on Basalt Rebar? Outside of multiple ASTM testing criterion, Basalt Rebar has passed the equivalent of AC 454 testing protocol (Fiber-reinforced Polymer (FRP) Bars for Internal Reinforcement of Concrete Members Acceptance), as specified within the Basalt Rebar Certificate of Compliance, most recently published in January of 2021. 10. What are typical applications for BFRP? Although Basalt Rebar can be used in any cubic yard (or meter) of concrete, the most attractive applications are usually those harshest applications where steel rebar is not really part of the solution… for example: ● Hydraulic Structures & Precast ● Freeze Thaw Environments ● Thin Wall & Panel Systems ● Harsh Chemical Environments ● Architectural Precast ● Bridge Decking ● Sea Walls & Marine Applications ● High Heat Applications ● Shielding Concrete 11. What are the main advantages of BFRP Rebar? A. 100% Corrosion and Rust Proof – This eliminates spalling and cracking experienced by selecting traditional steel reinforcement and further eliminates the costs and need for special coatings or treatments on your concrete. You can even consider a reduction in the overall concrete depth or wall thickness – also saving money and time on the project. All in all, by using Basalt Rebar . Rebar you are reducing the Total Cost of Ownership and creating a 100+ year useful lifecycle! B. 75% Lighter than Steel – The lighter weight makes Basalt Rebar safer and easier to unload, handle and place, saving time on the jobsite. Also, it requires no special equipment to unload the truck. Trucking is also a huge advantage with less trips (4 x 1) for the same linear footage of bar. C. Stronger than Steel – Basalt Rebar has a specific tensile strength of 2.5 X greater than steel rebar. This attribute allows you to go down a bar size in secondary reinforcement applications! D. Non-Conductive – Bluefiber’s entire family of reinforcing products are all non-conductive, and do not interfere with RF signals – unlike carbon and steel reinforcement. E. Natural Resistance – Basalt Rebar is naturally resistant to heat, chemicals, UV, alkali and moisture. Basalt Rebar can be considered for even the harshest environments and applications. 12. Does salt water affect BFRP? Test results show that the static strength of the BFRP shows negligible degradation after prolonged aging in the salt solution, making Basalt Rebar an excellent choice for salt water concrete applications. 13. Are there bad applications for BFRP’s? Pretty much anywhere you have selected up to a #8 (25 mm or 1.0” diameter) rebar, you can consider Basalt Rebar as an alternative. At this time, FRP’s are not recommended as the main structural members for primary vertical reinforcement in high rises of more than 4 stories – although, neither is #8 steel in most cases. This is due to a lower modulus vs steel. It is however, approved for use in the internal walls and flooring to reduce the weight of the structure. 14. Is Basalt Rebar manufactured in the USA? Yes. Bluefiber’s family of reinforcing products are produced right here in the USA. Our current production facility is located in Pompano Beach, FL; with future plans to grow into several manufacturing plants throughout the US. 15. What sizes of Basalt Rebar are available? Bluefiber provides Basalt Rebar in #2 - #8 Bar sizes, which is equal to ¼” – 1.0” in diameter. Standard stocked bar lengths are 10’, 20’ and 40’ (3M, 6M and 12M). Longer length coils are available up through #4 (1/2”) diameter size bar, with custom cut sizes available upon request. Watch for announcements in the second half of 2021 as Basanite will then be commercializing #9 & #10 (1.128” & 1.270”) Basalt Rebar . Special stirrups, bends and shapes are engineered and can be produced from any size of bar (#2 - #8). 16. What other types of reinforcing products does Bluefiber produce? Other than Bluefiber’s “patent pending” BFRP Rebar, the company proudly produces a line of Basalt Fiber (Micro and Macro), as well as a line of GeoGrid Mesh. Basalt Rebar is a blend of chopped basalt fibers that provide, 3-dimensional, secondary isotropic reinforcement. Basalt Rebar (Microfiber) and BasaMix-M (Macro Fiber) are engineered to impart toughness to any concrete element at a range of 0.1% – 0.3% by volume respectively. BasaMix™ delivers 100’s of millions of individual, high tenacity fibers that control the formation of plastic shrinkage cracking by absorbing the stresses associated with volumetric changes in fresh and hardened concrete, leaving you with a fiber-free finish. BasaMix™ greatly improves the surface performance and durability of your concrete through impact and fatigue resistance, and through freeze / thaw cycles. BasaMesh™ is a Geo Grid Mesh made from Basalt Fiber Reinforced Polymers and is used as an alternative to traditional welded wire mesh in walls, flatwork, and precast – especially in reinforcing applications where coverage and depth of application or shadowing are of concern. 17. What is Modulus strength? Often known as Young’s Modulus, or Tensile Modulus, is a mechanical property of linear elastic materials, or its stiffness. It evaluates the elasticity of rigid or solid material, which is the relation between the deformation of a material and the power needed to deform it, or the stress in a material just before it yields in a flexure test. Modulus is typically measured in GPa’s (Gigapascals). 18. What is Tensile strength? Tensile strength is the maximum load that a material can support without rupture when being overextended (in short, an ability to withstand a pulling force), divided by the original cross-sectional area of the material. Tensile strengths are typically measured in pounds per square inch, or psi. 19. Why is Tensile strength so important? Often a reduction in ductility and an increase in brittleness are related to an enhanced corrosion rate, which subsequently can change the failure of a material from a ductile failure (beyond the limits of tensile strength) to a perilous brittle failure. As noted in the paragraph above, and as a point of common sense, steel rusts and corrodes. 20. What is pultrusion, and how is it compared to extrusion? Pultrusion is a process where fibers, in this instance basalt fibers, are pulled through a resin matrix and a precise die; then heated at specific temperatures where the resin is cured in and around the fibers. Extrusion melts resin pellets and pushes them through a die to create fibers and profiles Up

T. J. Minhas Dr. Tejinder (TJ) Minhas is a seasoned development economist and project management specialist with expertise in macroeconomics, Middle East economic issues, job creation and sustainable growth. He has 30 years of experience in economic development, investment promotion, employment creation and economic policy reforms in the Middle East, South Asia, Caribbean and Latin America. Working primarily with and for aid donors, he has developed specialized diplomatic skills to foster buy-in on complex issues concerning major geo-political policies and ramifications, economic growth and development of the industrial sector, including public-private partnerships and public sector capacity building. Over the course of his career, Mr. Minhas has identified areas that hinder economic development and designed strategies to address them. For the World Bank, he conducted project financing, investment planning and resource allocation activities in more than fifteen countries. He has advised top government officials on public policy in Jordan, Egypt and Turkey. He has particularly strong skills in attracting private investors to enhance the privatization objectives. Dr. Minhas served for six years in several senior positions in Jordan as seconded Economic Advisor to the Government (Ministries of Planning, Finance and the Central Bank).