Wagners CFT

12/06/2026

🚁 A NEW ERA // There are some projects that quietly change the way an industry thinks. Not because they are the biggest. Not because they are the most expensive. But because they prove that there is a better way.

The recent installation of 13 Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) H-frame utility pole structures in Dome Valley, New Zealand, was one of those projects.

Set within rugged and difficult terrain north of Auckland, the project combined FRP utility poles with composite crossarms in what is believed to be the first deployment of its kind across Australia and New Zealand. While composite poles are already well known for their durability and lightweight advantages, pairing them with composite crossarms unlocked an entirely new level of installation efficiency, safety, and long-term network performance. ✅

For utilities operating in increasingly remote, environmentally sensitive, and logistically challenging locations, the Dome Valley project demonstrated something important: lighter infrastructure does not simply reduce weight… it fundamentally changes what is possible.

Read the full blog here 👉 https://ow.ly/I0va50Z6uvA

11/06/2026

10/06/2026

📝 PROGRESS REPORT // Work is progressing well on the Balladonia Foreshore staircase in Mandurah, Western Australia!

Delivered for City of Mandurah, Wagners Composite Fibre Technologies (CFT) proudly designed the structure in collaboration with David White Landscape Architecture (DWLA). Wagners CFT also manufactured the Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FPR) profiles for the staircase with installation being undertaken by AE Hoskins Building Services.

This coastal staircase highlights the advantages of FRP construction in marine environments:
🌊 Durable - an expected 100-year design life
🌊 Inert - fully resistant to rot, rust and corrosion
🌊 Cost effective - with reduced maintenance and replacement cycles resulting in significant savings over the lifetime of the structure

Built for demanding coastal conditions, FRP delivers a resilient, future-focused solution for public infrastructure!

Explore Wagners FRP stair solutions here
👉 https://ow.ly/ulEq50Z6uEg

Have a coastal project and need expert support from Wagners FRP specialists? Request a Project Deep Dive to explore tailored solutions for your application and environment 👉 https://ow.ly/4Tne50Z6uEf

08/06/2026

⚡ENERGY WEEK // Wagners Composite Fibre Technologies (CFT) will be in attendance at Australian Energy Week from 9 - 12 June in Melbourne!

Australian Energy Week has established itself as the leading conference and exhibition for the entire energy value chain, bringing together leaders from generators, transmission & distribution, retailers, renewables & BESS developers, government and large energy users.

If you want to get across what’s happening in Australia’s energy sector, or meet those shaping it, then this is the place to be! 📍

James Lorrimer - Global Utilities Lead, Shahrad Ebrahimzadeh - Structural Utility Engineer and John Dignam - Executive Director will be in attendance to answer any questions you may have about the benefits of Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) electrical infrastructure!

Chief Technical Officer, Michael Kemp will also be in attendance and speaking on advancing distribution network resilience with lightweight, durable, and fire-resistant FRP utility poles so be sure to attend his presentation! 🎤

Connect with James, Shahrad, John and Michael here
👉 https://ow.ly/JTwI50Z6ukW

05/06/2026

🪛 MODULAR ASSEMBLY // Work has been completed on a 10m x 2.5m Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) pedestrian bridge for a residential development called Whitsunday Gardens in Proserpine, Queensland! 🗺️

Delivered for Fergus Builders, the bridge was designed, manufactured and preassembled by Wagners Composite Fibre Technologies (CFT) with certification of the structure being completed by Impact Structural Engineers. ✅

To simplify onsite installation, the bridge was fully assembled at the Wagners CFT manufacturing facility in Wellcamp, Queensland and will be delivered to site ready for placement. 🚚

FRP is a superior material because it’s:
🔨 Durable - an expected 100-year design life
🔨 Lightweight - safer to handle, transport, install
🔨 Modular by design - can be assembled off-site and craned or trucked into place saving you onsite time and expenses whilst reducing weather impacts to your project!

Have a pedestrian infrastructure project and want more information about Wagners FRP and our preassembly option? Contact your local Business Development Manager here
👉 https://ow.ly/tCcC50Z220m

Browse Wagners range of FRP pedestrian bridge solutions
👉 https://ow.ly/wE7n50Z220l

04/06/2026

📥 JUNE NEWSLETTER // The next edition of the Wagners Composite Fibre Technologies (CFT) monthly newsletter is here! 🗞️

Read it now 👉 https://ow.ly/ZZHe50Z21XR

This months newsletter is packed with the latest updates including a webinar alert, news stories, BDM blog, solutions spotlight and more! 📃

Sign up to get your copy delivered directly to your inbox
👉 https://ow.ly/n1cl50Z21XS

03/06/2026

🌉 BRIDGE UPDATE // A key engineering detail on the Sandy Creek Bridge upgrade is the grout-filled Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) truss system, purpose-built for enhanced mass, stiffness and hydraulic resilience.

While most 16m x 3m FRP pedestrian bridges typically weigh 6-9 tonnes, this structure is deliberately engineered at approximately 31 tonnes once grout infilled. 💪

This increased structural weight/strength enables the bridge, located along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, to be rated for Q100 flood velocity conditions, ensuring performance under extreme hydraulic loading events, including severe debris loads during peak flood events. 💯

📸 - Two cranes putting the bridge on an incline to allow the Wagners CFT construction team to fill it with grout.

This project is a strong example of how composite infrastructure can be tailored beyond standard lightweight applications, balancing FRP durability with hydraulic performance requirements for critical regional assets. ✍️

For more information about Wagners FRP pedestrian bridges
👉 https://ow.ly/HcMn50Z21Xs

Have a question about a bridge project and want to connect with an FRP expert? Contact us here 👉 https://ow.ly/xnrh50Z21Xr

Department Of Transport and Main Roads (RoadTek) | OZR Consulting

01/06/2026

🌴 THE FINAL STAGE // Whitsunday Regional Council is delivering Stage 3 of the Bicentennial Boardwalk upgrade in Airlie Beach, a key project focused on improving connectivity, safety and long-term durability along the foreshore.

This final stage completes the missing link between the Airlie Beach Lagoon and Coral Sea Resort, closing the last gap in the upgraded boardwalk network. Once finished, it will deliver a continuous, safer and more accessible coastal connection for pedestrians, cyclists and scooter users.🚶‍♂️‍➡️🚴‍♀️

Wagners Composite Fibre Technologies (CFT) designed and supplied the Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) profiles which are currently being installed by the incredible team at PW Landscapes. 🛠️

Why FRP is the perfect material for coastal projects:
☀️ Durable - an expected 100-year design life
☀️ Inert - fully resistant to rot, rust and corrosion
☀️ Non-leaching - will not release harmful substances into the environment making it suitable for areas of high conservation value

To learn more about Stage 1 & 2, visit
👉 https://ow.ly/YbRE50Z21TQ

For more information about Wagners FRP boardwalk solutions, visit
👉 https://ow.ly/kAi950Z21TS

29/05/2026

⁉️ ASK THE QUESTION // When specifying pultruded Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) for structural infrastructure projects, performance matters and one of the most overlooked questions is: What is the E-grading of the profile you’re using? 🤔

Not all FRP structural profiles deliver the same level of stiffness and structural performance, even if they may look similar on paper. Elastic modulus or E-grading is a key indicator of how stiff and structurally capable an FRP profile is under load. The higher the E-grading, the greater the resistance to bending and deflection.*

Why does this matter? Because E-grading directly influences:
✔️ Structural deflection
✔️ Dynamic and vibration performance
✔️ Long-term durability
✔️ User comfort and structural confidence
✔️ Compliance with modern infrastructure specifications

📢 That means there is a significant difference in structural performance between lower E-graded profiles such as E17 and E23 and genuine E40 FRP profiles.

Wagners Composite Fibre Technologies (CFT) Australian Made Campaign certified pultruded FRP profiles consistently achieve an E40 grading, delivering the stiffness and performance required for demanding structural applications. ✅💪

So before selecting FRP structural profiles, ask the question: “Is this E40?” ⚠️

Read ‘E40 Understanding elastic modulus’ for more information
👉 https://ow.ly/s7ko50Z1ZoS

**The ATS5880 Austroads specification published in October 2023, references the European code (EN 13706 - 3:2002) for the pultrusion properties in which pultruded FRP materials are categorised based on their Elastic modulus value.

28/05/2026

⚡RODEO TRAINING // Training is well underway for the Wagners Powerlines Hawkes Bay Ltd rodeo team as they prepare for the 2026 International Lineman’s Rodeo in Kansas, USA. 📍

The team has been putting in the hours across multiple training locations, refining climbing techniques, rescue drills, teamwork and adapting to different equipment and work practices used internationally. 💪

With training setups travelling wherever the crew is working, preparation has become part of the daily routine, building consistency, confidence and a strong safety mindset under realistic conditions. ✅

The countdown is on as the crew gets ready to represent Australia and New Zealand on the world stage later this year! 🗓️

International Lineman's Rodeo Association | Powerlines Hawkes Bay Ltd