VIVA & CO Ghana Limited has launched its VIVA Fiberglass Bar in Bolgatanga, targeting construction professionals in the Upper East Region. The product was unveiled at a training workshop held at the Tap Hotel in Bolgatanga on October 24, 2026. The workshop brought together engineers, masons, steel benders, contractors, and other construction industry professionals to educate them on the properties, applications, and potential benefits of fiberglass reinforcement bars in construction.
According to Ivan Romanov, Director of VIVA Fiberglass Bar, the product has been available in Ghana since 2017, with most of its use concentrated in the Greater Accra Region. The fiberglass bars have been used in major construction projects under the supervision of structural engineers, providing the company with practical experience in their application. Romanov stated that the company has gained valuable knowledge and confidence in the product through these projects.
The fiberglass reinforcement bars have been used in approximately 10,000 construction projects across Ghana and other African countries, including parts of East and West Africa. Romanov disclosed that the company's decision to organize the workshop in Bolgatanga aims to expand awareness of fiberglass reinforcement technology and make the product accessible to construction professionals beyond Accra.
VIVA & CO Ghana Limited has appointed Mr. Amoah, an engineer and building designer, as the company's agent to facilitate access to the product in Ghana. Romanov announced that Mr. Amoah will help make the product available in large quantities for sale, encouraging the general public and construction professionals to learn more about it and consider its application in their projects.
Highlighting the product's engineering properties, Romanov emphasized that fiberglass reinforcement bars should not be assessed solely by their weight when compared with conventional steel bars. He explained that fiberglass reinforcement technology has been in use for years, with advances in production methods contributing to improvements in the material's development and application.
The workshop provided an opportunity for participants to learn about the product's possible applications and engage with the company on its use in building and other construction works. VIVA & CO Ghana Limited hopes that the introduction of the product in Bolgatanga will encourage construction professionals in the Upper East Region to explore alternative reinforcement materials.
However, the suitability of fiberglass reinforcement bars for particular projects depends on their technical specifications, applicable construction standards, and assessment by qualified structural engineers. The Bolgatanga workshop is part of the company's broader efforts to promote fiberglass reinforcement technology and expand its market across Ghana.
Key points
- VIVA & CO Ghana Limited introduces fiberglass reinforcement bars as an alternative to conventional steel reinforcement bars.
- The product has been used in approximately 10,000 construction projects across Ghana and other African countries.
- The company has appointed an agent, Mr. Amoah, to facilitate access to the product in Ghana.
