February 5, 2025 Nevis, West Indies, Platinum Developments (Nevis) Limited (Platinum) and MST Rebar Inc. announce the opening of the MST Rebar Distribution Center in St. Kitts & Nevis. Strategically located at Clifton Estate, Island Main Road, St. Thomas Parish, in Nevis. The facility aims to provide easy access to the highest-quality GFRP rebar products for the CARICOM region.
“Our company has tested MST Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) products in its own developments and is fully convinced of their superiority to steel rebars, said Joseph Katsman, Director of Platinum. For the Caribbean coastal environment this product is ideal. It is rust free, incredibly strong, green and cost effective to install. The lightweight nature of MST GFRP significantly reduces labor time and effort, leading to further savings in construction costs.”
MST Rebar Inc. CEO, Borna Hajimiragha said, “Platinum Developments is an extension of our factory in the CARICOM region. St.Kitts and Nevis is a central location for distribution and we anticipate gradual market penetration as users become educated about the benefits of GFRP.”
Errol F. Douglas, Senior Engineering Consultant said, “With over 35 years of experience in designing resilient building structures I recognize the unparalleled advantages of MST GFRP rebars. These rebars are not just about innovative construction; they redefine durability with their exceptional tensile strength, corrosion resistance, and sustainability especially suited for the Caribbean and coastal areas. Certified under rigorous international standards including ACI, ASTM, and CSA, MST GFRP rebars promise a future where our buildings withstand harsh environments while reducing our carbon footprint.”
About Platinum Developments Platinum Developments specializes in designing and constructing luxury properties across the Caribbean, delivering turnkey projects that meet the highest client expectations. The company integrates state-of-the-art products, advanced construction materials, and cutting-edge technologies sourced from the world’s leading manufacturers, which it also represents and services.
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About MST Rebar Inc.
An indisputable leader in FRP rebar technology MST Rebar Inc. (MST) believes in one famous statement, “DO IT RIGHT, DO IT ONCE”. MST has worked for more than half a decade to develop an optimum product that have superior properties & overcome the limitation of available GFRP rebar in the market. With collaborations from the University of Sherbrooke & the University of Concordia in Canada, MST-BAR® is tested and proven to be the best GFRP rebar in the market. The design of MST-BAR® delivers extremely high bond strength with concrete (3x the strength of steel) while providing the highest stiffness in a material. By having knowledge of composite industry and concrete reinforced structure, MST delivers the right product to the customer.
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