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25 Years of Galvashield
A Walk Through
Our Innovation Milestones
1999
Launch of the Galvashield® XP
The Original Galvanic Anode for Reinforced Concrete Repair launched by Fosroc Corrosion Solutions
2002
Vector Brings XP & CC Manufacturing In-House
Vector secures the Galvashield® manufacturing license from Fosroc Corrosion Solutions and opens a manufacturing plant in Winnipeg, Canada.
2003
Launch of the Galvashield® DAS
Introduced for global protection and higher steel density applications
2004
Introduction of Galvashield® XP+
With a higher output and longer lasting performance
2006
Expanded Winnipeg Manufacturing
Moved to a larger dedicated manufacturing location on Otter Street
2007
Introduction of Galvashield® XP2 & XP4 with Bar-Fit™
Galvashield® XP2 & XP4 are introduced for meeting corrosion control protection criteria and greater overall performance. First inclusion of Bar-Fit™ design
2011
R&D Centre in UK Opening
Vector acquires the original Galvashield R&D team and establishes a R&D Centre in Birmingham, United Kingdom
Launch of the Galvashield® N
Introduced to be installed into new structures to provide corrosion prevention to reinforcing steel
2014
2G Mortar Technology
Invention of Second Generation (2G) technology activating alkaline mortar
2015
Launch of the Galvashield® XP Compact
For lower budget or short-term protection requirement projects
2016
Launch of the Galvashield® Tidal Plus
Introduced with bare zinc anodes placed inside a wicking fabric to extend zinc activation for protection above the tidal zone
2018
Launch of Fusion® Technology
Combining the power of impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP) with the maintenance-free performance of galvanic anodes
One & Done™ + Chocolate Bar Shape
Galvashield® XP anodes are redesigned to be thinner and use the One & Done™ single stainless-steel wire to make them faster and easier to install
2022
Established Kentucky Manufacturing Plant
Expanded manufacturing to the USA to keep up with increasing demand
Galvashield® X-Series Launch
Introduced to meet performance requirements in extreme environments and high-temperature climates
Performance Based Specification Design Process Education
Introduction of a new design process that takes into account end of life performance, anode aging terms & environmental temperature.
2023
Launch of the Galvashield® SM-DAS
Introduced to offer a surface mounted application of our DAS technology.
2024
Established Indonesia Manufacturing Plant
Expanded manufacturing to Indonesia to keep up with international demand.
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