Roman Stone Construction, headquartered in Bay Shore, New York, has partnered with RockFiber of Houston, Texas, to launch MiniBars, a next-generation reinforcement product made from basalt fiber-reinforced macro-fibers, for the U.S. precast concrete industry.

MiniBars are designed to replace or reduce traditional steel reinforcements, offering a lightweight, non-corrosive, and sustainable alternative. Evenly dispersed throughout the concrete mix, they ensure uniform reinforcement, providing excellent post-crack strength, impact resistance, and fatigue durability, without the limitations found in other macro-fiber products.

For contractors and municipalities, MiniBars offers strength and durability without rust. The product provides four times the strength of conventional rebar at only 30% of its weight, while evenly reinforcing the concrete matrix. Its corrosion resistance ensures longer service life, particularly in marine, wastewater, and de-icing salt environments.

MiniBars also remove the need for rebar cages, reducing labor and fabrication time and allowing for the production of thinner, lighter precast units. These precast products remain crack-free during transport and exhibit exceptional structural integrity under load.