On 25th November 2021, Q-Coat in association with Khalifa Steel organized a Technical Seminar at St. Regis Hotel with the goal of promoting and creating awareness about Epoxy Coated Rebars in Qatar (ECR).
The seminar was about Long-Term Performance of Epoxy-Coated Reinforcing Steel in Heavy Salt-Contaminated Concrete. Qatar University Researcher presented lab scale study on Corrosion performance of mild steel and epoxy coated rebar in concrete under simulated harsh environment followed by presentation from representatives of M/s. Jotun Powder Coatings Qatar.
Qatar University Researcher presented the findings of two-year long study carried out in order to evaluate the corrosion performance of mild steel bare bars (BB) and epoxy-coated rebar (ECR) in concrete under a simulated harsh environment of chlorides.
SHK. Abdulla Bin Fahad J J Al Thani, in his inaugural speech, speak about the challenges faced by the industries due to COVID-19 disruption in the past 2 years and we are expecting the international markets to accumulate business and domestic market to be more prosperous in the coming years. With the imagination to innovate; the determination to progress; and the expertise to produce quality products, we can say we are now better equipped than ever to face the ever-challenging market. SHK. Abdulla Bin Fahad J J Al-Thani, also thanked the Organizers and all the guests who attended the seminar.