Polymec at JEC World 2026
This year, Polymec will be present at JEC World 2026, one of the most important international trade fairs in the composite materials sector. And we won’t be there alone. We are proud to announce that we are part of the Spanish Pavilion 7, an initiative that brings together leading companies from our country to represent national innovation and technical expertise abroad.
JEC World is much more than a trade fair: it is a meeting point where manufacturers, researchers and experts from the world of composites come together to showcase technological advances, new applications and sustainable solutions. For us, it is the perfect opportunity to share our developments, especially in pultruded profiles and products with great potential such as composite corrugated bars.
JEC World: a meeting point for the composite industry
Every year, JEC World brings together more than 1,200 exhibitors and tens of thousands of visitors from all over the world. It is a space where technology, sustainability and industrial application come together. Participating in the 2026 edition allows us not only to keep up with the latest trends, but also to present our own advances in products such as pultrusion profiles made from fibreglass, carbon or even additives such as graphene.
It is also an opportunity to strengthen international alliances, seek new avenues for collaboration and explore niche markets where solutions such as composite corrugated bars are beginning to gain ground.
The new European initiative promoting the use of composite rebar
In line with this evolution in the sector, the European Rebar Council (ERC) has recently been launched, a new division within the European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA), whose objective is to promote the use of composite reinforcing bars in construction and civil engineering works at European level.
The initiative was presented in Brussels and marks an important step towards the consolidation of composite rebar as a real alternative to traditional steel. At Polymec, we are closely following this movement and welcome proposals such as the official launch of the European Rebar Council, which you can read about in detail in this IOM3 article on the European Rebar Council.
These types of collaborations and technical forums are key to paving the way for more sustainable, resistant and lightweight solutions, such as composite corrugated bars, especially in infrastructure projects where corrosion and durability are critical challenges.
Why are composite corrugated bars gaining attention?
Composite corrugated bars represent a natural evolution in the world of structural reinforcement. Compared to traditional steel bars, it offers multiple advantages that meet the needs of modern engineering:
• Superior corrosion resistance, ideal for humid or saline environments.
• Reduced weight, which facilitates handling and transport.
• Longer service life with less maintenance.
• Stable mechanical properties in demanding conditions.
These benefits make it particularly attractive for use in bridges, structures in contact with water, foundations, or even in constructions that seek to reduce their carbon footprint without compromising structural safety.
Polymec’s role in the development of advanced solutions
At Polymec, we have been committed to innovation in composite materials for years. Our experience in the manufacture of pultruded profiles has enabled us to develop tailor-made products for sectors as varied as construction, the chemical industry, nautical and agriculture.
We are now closely monitoring market developments surrounding composite corrugated bars. Their potential and the institutional support they are receiving through initiatives such as the ERC are opening up new possibilities for these products to play a leading role in the infrastructure of the future.
Participating in JEC World 2026 gives us the ideal platform to showcase our capabilities, share ideas and actively contribute to the evolution of this technology.
The future of composites in sustainable infrastructure
The transformation of the construction and infrastructure sector is already underway. The move towards more durable composite materials that are resistant to aggressive environments and have a lower environmental impact is a clear trend. In this context, products such as composite rebar have a decisive role to play.
At Polymec, we will continue to explore, design and manufacture solutions that meet current and future challenges. We are driven by the idea that our products not only deliver technical performance, but also contribute to more efficient and sustainable construction.
