This research project, which first began in 2017, aims to clean and preserve local water reservoirs. For example, in some shallow waterways nitrogen and phosphorus can leach into the reservoirs resulting in an annual bloom of toxic algae. An Ohio State University research team aims to combat this algae bloom by creating Artificial Floating Islands (AFIs) […]
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Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (FRC) Bowling Ball Competition 2020 FORTA Corporation has once again donated fibers to engineering students across the country participating in this year’s Fiber Reinforced Concrete (FRC) Bowling Ball Competition. The competition will take place on Sunday, March 29th, 2020 during the American Concrete Institute (ACI) Convention in Rosemont/Chicago, IL. The FRC Bowling Ball […]
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American Concrete Pavement Association, Pennsylvania Chapter 22nd Annual Concrete Conference February 19-21 Harrisburg, PA The Pennsylvania Chapter of the ACPA will meet to discuss state of the art practices and innovations in concrete pavement technologies and other long term and cost-effective concrete solutions for the transportation infrastructure. Stop by Booth #21 for more information on how FORTA […]
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CIM AUCTION SUPPORTS DEGREE PROGRAMS IN CONCRETE INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT Since its start in 1995, the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) Program has given students the skills and techniques needed in today’s ever-changing concrete construction industry. This first-of-its-kind program offers new concrete professionals extensive management skills developed specifically for the concrete industry while earning a four-year degree, […]
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FORTA PARTNERS WITH ACPA FOR DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION FORTA is proud to partner with the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) to offer our customers a discounted registration rate when attending the 2020 World of Concrete. This year’s event will be held February 4th-7th at Las Vegas Convention Center and features over a dozen contests, events and […]
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FORTA Takes silver at the ACPA Annual Conference 2019.
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FRC Bowling Ball Competition 2018 FORTA Corporation is pleased to have donated fibers to students participating in the FRC Bowling Ball Competition that will take place at the American Concrete Institute (ACI) Convention on Sunday, March 25, 2018, in Salt Lake City, Utah. According to the ACI website, the objective of this competition is to […]
Read More Clean Water International is a nonprofit organization providing water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) solutions to rural communities in the Philippines and is expanding globally. They are located in the United States, Canada, and the Philippines. Founded in 2011 by Executive Director, Mr. Darrell Nelson, Clean Water International bases its efforts around their mission statement: “We […]
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FORTA Corporation donated $10,000 to in order to make “wishes” come true for two Make-a-Wish® foundation children. Make-a-Wish foundation grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. Make-a-Wish describes the program: “A wish come true has the power to make kids feel stronger, more courageous, and more determined to overcome their illnesses. Many families and […]
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From 1978 to 2018, FORTA® has been reinforcing a variety of concrete applications safer, faster, and smarter for 40 years! FORTA Corporation founder and owner, Mr. Rodger B. Lindh, of Grove City, Pennsylvania had a history of business success in pharmacy, food, retail, and finance with an educational background in chemistry. After years working in […]
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