DYWIDAG’s technologies have been integral to some of the most iconic infrastructure projects in the US. Mike Kelley, President – Americas, details the growth and expansion of its US operations with the opening of a new facility in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.
INTEGRAL TO ICONIC INFRASTRUCTURE
Founded in Germany in 1865, DYWIDAG has been a global leader in structural and geotechnical engineering solutions for 160 years.
This leadership comes from a combination of long-term engineering experience, proprietary product technology, and an integrated approach that combines high-performance hardware with instrumentation and monitoring.
That mix of deep R&D with product standards compliance, global project experience on landmark structures, and local manufacturing and technical support allows DYWIDAG to deliver solutions that reduce construction time, improve durability, and enable data-driven lifecycle management of assets.
“We’re proud to be a leader in the geotechnical sector, focusing on understanding and engineering the ground beneath our feet to support safe and lasting infrastructure,” highlights Mike Kelley, President – Americas.
“Our expertise lies in soil stabilization, ground reinforcement, advanced anchoring solutions, and post-tensioning products and services that allow bridges and tunnels to withstand complex geological conditions.”
The company manufactures and supplies post-tensioning and pre-stressing systems, including DYWIDAG Threadbars, stay cable systems, concrete accessories, and a broad range of geotechnical products such as ground anchors, soil nails, and reinforcing steel for micropiles.
DYWIDAG also provides monitoring/data-driven asset management solutions and corrosion protection technologies.
By combining sensor-integrated and/or robotic technology and decades of global experience, DYWIDAG’s solutions deliver reliability, durability, and peace of mind for engineers and construction teams.
“We serve public agencies, asset owners, design-build contractors, and large private developers on major infrastructure and vertical building projects,” Kelley tells us.
ICONIC PROJECTS
DYWIDAG operates in 50+ countries and employs over 1,600 people worldwide.
In the US, the company’s technologies have been integral to some of the country’s most iconic infrastructure projects.
Indeed, it has supplied anchoring and soil nailing systems for Apple’s headquarters in California and multi-strand anchors for excavation support used on One World Trade Center in New York, which is the tallest building in the US.
These installations illustrate DYWIDAG’s role on technically demanding, high-specification projects where durability, precision, and regulatory compliance are essential.
“At One World Trade Center, our high-quality, multi-strand anchors were used in the foundation works early in construction, demonstrating our capability to deliver reliable deep foundation solutions in highly constrained urban environments,” outlines Kelley.
“These installations illustrate our role on technically demanding, high-specification projects where durability, precision, and regulatory compliance are essential,” outlines Kelley.
DYWIDAG is also an active supplier and technical partner on the Gordie Howe International Bridge project, which is currently under construction between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan.
The company provided muti-strand stay cables to support the composite deck and specialized technical assistance throughout construction.
It also recently deployed a remote-controlled inspection bot which performs visual inspections of the protective sheathing for the bridge’s stay cables. In addition, the stay cable system provided has the capability to utilize a de-icing system.
“This is one of the company’s largest and most technically advanced North American bridge involvements,” Kelley acclaims.
DYWIDAG also provided geotechnical and post-tensioning expertise for the Golden Gate Bridge seismic retrofit to help strengthen the structure and meet modern earthquake resilience standards.
“We’re proud to be a leader in the geotechnical sector, focusing on understanding and engineering the ground beneath our feet to support safe and lasting infrastructure”
Mike Kelley, President – Americas, DYWIDAG
POTTSTOWN FACILITY
The DYWIDAG Threadbar stands apart as one of the only pre-stressing steel bar systems manufactured in the US that fully meets ASTM A722 manufacturing and performance standards.
These higher-capacity bars allow engineers and contractors to reduce steel congestion, accelerate concrete placement, and achieve stronger, more efficient structures.
“This gives us a distinct competitive edge on projects where performance, quality, low-relaxation steel and constructability matter most,” Kelley prides.
DYWIDAG recently opened a production and distribution facility in Pottstown, Pennsylvania – located in the former Bethlehem Steel complex – to manufacture DYWIDAG Threadbar systems locally for the Northeast US market and to strengthen regional inventory and stockholding.
This results in shorter lead times for post-tensioning and anchoring hardware, increased availability of larger-capacity reinforcement bars for support of building foundations, reduced shipping complexity, and faster delivery for large-scale projects while contributing to local economic revitalization.
Local production also reduces logistics friction for contractors, helps avoid supply bottlenecks on large programs, and lets DYWIDAG offer quicker specification support and on-site technical assistance.
“The Pottstown facility is focused on geotechnical aspects of the business. Geotechnical applications are critical for soil stabilization, ground reinforcement, and foundation anchoring, and enable engineers to tackle challenging ground conditions,” notes Kelley.
Importantly, this new site also positions DYWIDAG close to major infrastructure hubs in the Northeast US, such as Philadelphia and New York, and builds on the region’s industrial legacy.
DYWIDAG’s growth in the Northeast US is further strengthened by the addition of three exceptional professionals – Maureen Merson, Rey Clavel, and Steve Scott – who bring decades of technical, engineering, and project management expertise.
“Their leadership ensures clients across the region receive the highest level of support and responsiveness,” Kelley emphasizes.
In the Southeast US, meanwhile, DYWIDAG recently announced the expansion of its concrete repair and strengthening services.
The expansion strengthens its ability to deliver general concrete repair, post-tension repair, post-tension modifications, and carbon fiber installation in the region.
“To support this initiative, we’ve appointed Christopher Burnett as Sales Manager, based in Orlando, Florida,” reveals Kelley.
SAFER, SMARTER, AND MORE SUSTAINABLE
Looking ahead to 2026, DYWIDAG is advancing an ambitious growth strategy in North America built around four key priorities.
First, the company is scaling its US manufacturing and inventory, with a focus on ramping up DYWIDAG Threadbar production and maintaining robust regional stock to meet accelerating demand.
DYWIDAG is also enhancing regional project support – leveraging shorter lead times, localized production, and the expertise of its expanding Northeast team to deliver unmatched responsiveness to customers.
The company’s monitoring services will also be expanded, integrating smart anchor technologies to enable predictive maintenance and create more resilient infrastructure.
“Finally, we are deepening our involvement in major infrastructure programs, from bridges and seismic retrofits to commercial foundations and cross-border projects, where DYWIDAG’s solutions will set new standards for performance and reliability,” Kelley confirms.
These priorities are vital to DYWIDAG sustaining its position as a trusted partner in building the next generation of safer, smarter, and more sustainable infrastructure across North America.
Alongside its four key priorities, the company remains deeply focused on sustainability and lifecycle management.
Through advanced corrosion protection and data-driven monitoring solutions, DYWIDAG helps infrastructure owners extend asset life, lower maintenance costs, and improve resilience.
“It’s this combination of technology, expertise, and long-term vision that continues to set DYWIDAG apart in the infrastructure market,” closes Kelley.
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