Breaking New Ground in GFRP: STARBARS® Achieves Load-Bearing Fire Resistance Milestone

CRT Manufacturing Sdn Bhd marks a significant milestone in the advancement of STARBARS® GFRP Reinforcement with the successful completion of **load-bearing fire resistance testing by SIRIM.

Fire performance has long been an important consideration in the application of GFRP reinforcement. By undertaking fire resistance testing under structural loading conditions, CRT is taking an important step towards providing engineers, consultants and project owners with greater technical confidence in the use of GFRP-reinforced concrete structures.

This achievement further strengthens STARBARS®’ growing portfolio of technical validation and demonstrates CRT’s commitment to going beyond conventional material performance requirements — addressing not only strength, durability and corrosion resistance, but also the performance of reinforced concrete structures under fire exposure.

For CRT, this milestone represents more than a test result. It is another step towards expanding the possibilities of GFRP reinforcement for safer, more durable and sustainable infrastructure and buildings in Malaysia and beyond.