The Hon. David Janetzki, Treasurer of Queensland and Minister for Energy 

visiting Wagners CFT to find out more about FRP Utility Poles.

Wagners Composite Fibre Technologies (CFT)

September 2025

Welcome to Wagners Composite Fibre Technologies' (CFT) monthly newsletter, which has been created to keep you informed on designing, constructing and working with Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) profiles.

WEBINAR ALERT!

Footing Fundamentals

for FRP Structures 

Explore common footing systems used to support FRP structures, the crucial role of geotechnical investigations, key design principles for footing specification and how innovative FRP driven piles can enhance durability, material efficiency and construction simplicity compared to traditional methods with Impact Structural Engineers Director,
Matt Gorring.

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NEWS STORY

Preserving history, embracing innovation: The smart repurposing of Mt Crosby’s Weir Bridge  

Mt Crosby’s heritage-listed Weir Bridge in Queensland has been decommissioned and repurposed into a pedestrian bridge featuring a FRP collapsible handrail system designed to protect the structure during flood events.    

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NEWS STORY

Modern building material reconnects traditional island village

When the original Lea Lea footbridge collapsed in late 2023, it left the local Papua New Guinean community without a safe crossing over the Rea Rea inlet.   

To reconnect the villages, work began on a new, more resilient structure constructed from FRP.  

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WHITE PAPER

Fatigue Behavior of Segmental Precast Concrete Decks Post-Tensioned with
GFRP Rods

This study investigates the cyclic behavior of segmental precast concrete decks reinforced and post-tensioned with glass fiber–reinforced polymer (GFRP) rods, replicating the repetitive loading conditions induced by sea waves during service

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SOLUTIONS SPOTLIGHT

Water Tank Columns 

Wagners CFT manufacture water tank columns for the water or sewer industry. Our composite fibre technologies products are perfect for environmentally sensitive areas as they are strong, durable and corrosion resistant. 

LEARN MORE for all the details.

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Let us help you with your next project

Contact Us to discuss your next project and tap into the extensive knowledge bank of in-house FRP experts at Wagners CFT.  

We manufacture our profiles right here in Australia and have in-house design and construction teams, so we know FRP from the ground up.

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