European leader in FRP Bridge Decking Planks for more than 25 years
LCA-study results in excellent Environmental Cost Indicator (ECI) value for our krafton® planks
We had an LCA study carried out, from which an ECI value emerged. This is between € 0.83 – € 2.12 m1 for our krafton® bridge deck planks, which converts to € 2.60 – € 5.30 per m2. Compared to a bridge deck made of wood, this is between 46.7 – 73.9% lower, where the wooden deck must be replaced every 20 years (based on the EPD product card Footbridge (wood), category 3). In comparison to a bridge deck made of steel walking grids, it is between 78.2 – 89.3 % lower, were the walking grid needs to be replaced every 50 years (based on the NMD product map Walking grid; steel, galvanized, coated, category 3).
Quality through krafton
in all shapes and sizes
The Netherlands may be our home market, but we have also expanded our borders. From our facility in Heijningen, over the past 45 years krafton® has grown to become one of the best-known FRP manufacturers of FRP Bridge Decking Planks. Whereas previously, we used to produce only FRP Profiles, in 2002 we decided to start producing FRP Bridge Decking Planks. In response to the enormous popularity of this type of bridge, we decided to start manufacturing full FRP bridges in 2010. In addition to composite bridge decks, certified girders and railings started rolling off of our machines very soon after.