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The New Nycon Story

New Nycon, Inc.
New Nycon, Inc., has pioneered the use of fibers for secondary concrete reinforcement. A value-added supplier to the industry, New Nycon has the broadest portfolio of reinforcing fibers, which currently include "Green", nylon, polypropylene, AR glass, steel, macro, high-dosage synthetic fibers, PVA and steel/synthetic blends. All our reinforcing fibers are available in handy "toss-in" water soluble bags.

Background
In the early 1980's, Nycon, Inc., developed synthetic fibers that would out-perform all other fibers in prolonging the service life of concrete. Nycon ultimately developed a three-dimensional, multi-filament nylon fiber specifically designed for reinforcing concrete and cement-based products. Field testing of the engineered Nycon fibers revealed:

  • Their use eliminated the need for wire mesh as secondary reinforcement.
  • They were easier to use and place.
  • They were stronger than polypropylene and did not float to the surface.
  • They outperformed all synthetic fibers in high-performance concrete construction.
Since 1999 Nycon has expanded its offerings, which now include the full spectrum of green, synthetic and steel reinforcing fibers.

Today, there are billions of square feet of Nycon-modified concrete in-place worldwide. Nycon fibers are increasing the durability and service life of concrete, and the company's support services are enabling building professionals to work effectively and competitively.

With headquarters in Westerly, Rhode Island, New Nycon, Inc., markets its products worldwide. Its sales and distribution network includes 35 domestic and 20 international sales representatives. New Nycon's US distribution centers are located in California, Florida and Connecticut.

New Nycon's support services ensure that its distribution channels deliver timely product. We continually strives to create value for customers by:
  • Supporting them responsibly and responsively
  • Staying ahead of the curve in the concrete admixture and synthetic fiber industries.
  • Developing opportunities to compete with new applications for fiber technology.
  • Looking for new and unique ways to better satisfy its customers.
  • Educating customers in the latest industry advances.New Nycon's resources are aligned to customers' business agenda to help them compete successfully. The group's culture is rooted in the philosophy that:· If customers succeed, they succeed.
  • Service means an unrelenting pursuit of excellence in everything they do.
  • A progressive, collaborative spirit ensures long-lasting customer relationships.
  • People and knowledge are New Nycon's most valuable assets.

Company History
A chronology of Nycon's milestones typifies the business strategy of a growth-oriented entrepreneurial company:

1985 Former distributors of Fibermesh, a Nycon competitor, establish Nycon dealership in Indiana, marketing AlliedSignal's CaprolanRC as fibrous reinforcement for high-durability concrete.
1987 Nycon opens office in Tucson, Arizona.
1990 Frank Gencarelli becomes an East Coast distributor of Nycon.
1991 Frank and partners acquire Nycon, Inc., and move headquarters to Westerly, Rhode Island.
1992 Sales volume doubles over 1991.
1993 Nycon LC fibers introduced; full-scale UL fire testing completed on CaprolanRC.
1994 Nycon develops ConTrol fibers specifically for stucco and shotcrete applications. Nycon enters global markets.
1995 The fifth consecutive year of Nycon growth in excess of 20%.
1996 Nycon reaches 1000-customer mark and doubles international sales over 1995.
1997 Global value-added marketing program introduced to expand market penetration.
1998 Nycon introduces MultiMesh fibers.
Cooperative marketing partnership formed with RMC Ewell Industries, fourth largest ready-mix producer in Florida, a division of RMC, the largest ready-mixer in the U.S.
1999 Nycon adds steel reinforcing fibers to product line.
2000 Polypropylene reinforcing fibers added to Nycon portfolio of products.
2002 High-dosage macro fibers and synthetic/steel blends added to product line.
2003 Company launches proprietary line of "Doser" ready-mix fiber dispensers for batch systems.
2005 PVA reinforcing fibers and MaxCell flowable fill agent introduced.
2008 Nycon is acquired by Pure Earth, Inc., changes name to New Nycon, Inc. and acquires a license agreement for NyconG, a proprietary reclaimed nylon reinforcing fiber made from waste carpet.

New Nycon's Executive Team

Bob Cruso, President
Bob manages the company's world-wide operations. He studied engineering and construction sciences at Roger Williams University in Rhode Island and started his construction career in 1980. His professional affiliations include membership in the American Concrete Institute's (ACI) Committee 544 for Fiber Reinforced Concrete, ACI's 544-F Sub-Committee for Testing Fiber Reinforced Concrete, and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Main Committee C 09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates. Bob was a director of the Synthetic Fiber Association from 1992 to 1997 and has been awarded reinforcing fiber-related US Patents.

Frank Gencarelli
Frank founded Nycon in 1991. Under his leadership, Nycon grew from a local Indiana distributorship to a global enterprise. Frank has a B.A. from the University of Rhode Island and served as the state senator from Rhode Island for eight years. He is a member of the Florida Independent Concrete & Aggregates Producers, Inc. (FICAP), the Florida Concrete and Products Association, Inc. (FCPA), and the Concrete Specifiers Institute.

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