BRISTOL, Va. — Strongwell (USA), the world’s leading pultruder of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites, is celebrating a significant safety milestone at its Highlands manufacturing facility in Abingdon, Virginia: five consecutive years without a lost time accident.

The Highlands facility produces a variety of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite structural shapes that serve customers in industrial, construction, and infrastructure markets. This five-year milestone highlights the Highlands team’s commitment to a safety-first culture and consistent safe work practices.

“This achievement reflects the ongoing dedication and accountability of every individual on the Highlands team,” said Karie Castle, Strongwell’s manager of environmental health and safety. “Safety doesn’t happen by chance. It requires daily attention to detail, looking out for one another, and making choices that protect both people and operations. Five years without a lost time accident is a true testament to that culture.”

Team members and management at the Highlands facility marked the milestone with an on-site celebration to honor their collective accomplishment.

“We are incredibly proud of our team for reaching this milestone,” said Robert Evans, Highlands plant manager. “Every day, our employees demonstrate that safety is not just a word. It’s part of who we are. The entire team’s commitment to working safely ensures that we all go home the same way we came in, and it builds the foundation for everything we accomplish together.”

Strongwell provides stable employment and growth opportunities for nearly 300 people across its Bristol and Abingdon facilities, where more than 25% of team members have worked at the company for 20+ years. For more information on Strongwell, visit https://www.strongwell.com/.

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Headquartered in Bristol, Virginia, Strongwell is the world’s leading pultruder of fiber reinforced polymer composites. The company has pultrusion manufacturing facilities in Bristol, Virginia; Abingdon, Virginia; Chatfield, Minnesota; and Apodaca, Mexico. Strongwell is a financially strong, privately held company, producing products including structural shapes, grating, handrail, structural building panels, decking systems, composite armor, ladder rail, and many OEM products for its diverse customer base.