Jul22546 EU Business News - Q4 2025 The place where strength and lightness meet, StrongLite Composite AB’s entire operation is geared around one primary aim: sustainability. Steel has long been a mainstay of the construction industry, but the products lining the company’s portfolio are stronger and lighter than steel, as well as being more sustainable when used in building projects. Working towards a better environment and a more eco-friendly future through these provisions, StrongLite offers material delivery as well as installation services – both to acclaim. Along with CTS, its valued partner in Northern Germany, the company shares more than 30 years of experience in the field of glass reinforced plastic (GRP), making it a leader in this space. Its authority is seen through the provision of high-quality products and services delivered every turn, including a comprehensive design and construction service that spans the assembly and installation of fibreglass-reinforced access structures, stairs, bridges, walkways, and anti-slip devices, all of which are built according to a client’s needs. Diving deeper into the process of producing these items, StrongLite takes fibreglass and weaves it into a mould through a process called pultrusion. Glass fibres, which are the heart of these materials, are then mixed with a special type of resin to bind it all together, resulting in a solid core with the desirable properties StrongLite boasts across its portfolio. The specific resin used depends on where the product is to be situated, with factors such as whether it is indoors or outdoors considered to ensure both a seamless fit and longevity. Not only are these GRP solutions highly versatile, as seen through the array of products above that StrongLite offers, but they are also available in a range of colours. This is achieved by using a special pigment to dye the resin, which means that the colour binds to the material and therefore cannot be torn nor scraped off. Any RAL colour can also be chosen across these products, which is ideal for clients looking to match their chosen product to the existing area of a build, or – for commercial clients – align with their branding. These products have been designed to empower, with the innovative and sustainable solutions StrongLite delivers across the entire GRP landscape combining strength, safety, and low weight, helping to reduce maintenance costs whilst also increasing safety in some of the most demanding environments on the planet. Underpinning the encompassing nature of these products is the support provided by the company every step of the way. This covers advice, drawings, installation assistance, site visits, and environmental improvement. Working within the public and commercial sectors alike, there is no job too big or too small for StrongLite, which approaches every project Sustainable Infrastructure CEO of the Year 2025 (Nordics): Michael Nord StrongLite Composites AB, formerly Decksafe Scandinavia, is a company leading the charge when it comes to fibreglass products in the Nordic region. Following its name change in May this year, the company has a renewed focus: providing its accredited, composite products to as big of a client base as it can across Europe and beyond. The man spearheading this, Michael Nord, founded StrongLite back in 2020 and has been nurturing its growth and expansion ever since. Recognised as a leading CEO in this feature, we explore more about StrongLite and Michael’s career below. with vigour. Some of its recent undertakings include installing stairs and platforms and covering potholes at the Henriksdal Wastewater Treatment Plant in Stockholm, installing a large number of GRP gratings on a bascule bridge in Vänersborg to protect the catenary where the bridge folds up, and equipping several ships in the fleets of the Swedish Armed Forces and Navy with specialised platforms. As solidified by this wide range of clients, the GRP products StrongLite provides pose an excellent alternative to steel and other such metals, especially for those looking to really focus on the environment and sustainability across their projects. The sustainable nature of these items begins during their construction, as they are kinder on the environment than their steel/aluminium counterparts across every stage of this process. Then, of course, they are more sustainable in the longer term, with less acidification than the equivalent. “In the manufacture of our gratings only 56% of the energy required in the production of the steel counterpart is used. Similarly, when compared to aluminium, we only use 20% of the total energy.” The rigorous sustainable focus that runs throughout StrongLite is something that starts with CEO Michael Nord. Boasting more than 25 years of experience in the technical and engineering industries, Michael has co-founded one other business alongside StrongLite, with this operation focusing on the marine industry. Although Michael’s heart will always be firmly in the marine side of operations, the passion he had to drive humanity’s positive contribution to environmental changes led him into the heart of the GRP landscape. It was in the manufacturing of these products that Michael knew he could do the most good, as – for reasons touched on above – less energy is used and lower emissions are given off during their production. Moreover, by choosing a material that would not need maintenance nor harmful chemicals to keep it free of corrosion, Michael recognised the endless benefits clients could face when they invested in GRP products. Adding to this value, Michael decided to fully customise every product in this range to a client’s exact requirements. Given his background in the marine space, it is unsurprising that this visionary has created many of these products to be used in shipping environments, an area where he is well aware of the specific challenges faced. Aside from the platforms for the Swedish Navy and Armed Forces mentioned already – specifics of these products are secret for obvious Contact: Michael Nord Company: StrongLite Composites AB Web Address: https://www.stronglite.se/
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