BASALT REBAR MANUFACTURING PROGRAM
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To accommodate our rapid growth, ZAH has restructured their corporate structure. Investments in operational capital will be made into ZAH Holdings LLC, whereas Joint Venture agreements (the building of Rebar Manufacturing Plants) will be with ZAH Management Services LLC. ZAH Technologies LLC remains the main operations division under ZAH Holdings.
JOINT VENTURE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
ZAH Technologies is advancing the use of Basalt Fiber Reinforced Polymer (BFRP) Rebar as a Higher Performing, Longer Lasting, Green Solution to the $6 TRILLION annual cost of rust and corrosion across our planet’s infrastructure – primarily caused by steel rebar.
The use of this Disruptive Technology creates an exclusive opportunity for an investor to enter a Joint Venture with ZAH; to establish and grow a successful basalt rebar manufacturing plant.
The use of this Disruptive Technology creates an exclusive opportunity for an investor to enter a Joint Venture with ZAH; to establish and grow a successful basalt rebar manufacturing plant.
The Business Opportunity:
- We provide a Tailored Business Model that allows our Joint Venture Partners to earn potentially significant profit from a ZAH-Built, basalt rebar production plant.
- Your Initial Investment is ‘Senior Secured’ by the assets of the Joint Venture and Prioritized with 60% of the Joint Ventures EBITDA distributed against the outstanding balance of the Initial Investment. This continues until your investment is paid back fully with interest.
- We provide Exclusive Geographical Territories for our Joint Venture Partners to operate and sell without fear of competition from other ZAH partners or entities.
- We provide our Joint Venture Partners with exclusive access to our Intellectual Property, Proprietary Processes and Equipment and Technologies. We also provide continuous Training, Support, Service, and full-time access to our Expertise.
- This Proprietary Program generates Multiple Income Streams for our Joint Venture Partners.
Market Opportunity Size:
- The Global Steel Rebar Market Creates nearly $300 Billion in Annual Revenue
- The performance data shows that Basalt Rebar is an excellent building code approved replacement for steel rebar in most if not all applications.
- Immediate opportunities for substantial impact lie within the coated steel segment (epoxy coated, galvanized steel, and stainless-steel), a $90 Billion Annual Market
Program Mission:
- To Educate on the Values of Using Basalt Products as Concrete Reinforcement over Steel Rebar and Welded Wire Mesh, and Develop Strategies for its Continued Growth and Marketability
- To Establish Regional Joint Ventures; helping to Build, Develop, and Champion Production Plants
- To Produce and Continuously Enhance Proprietary Manufacturing Equipment
- To Develop New and Continually Improving Basalt Products for Industry
- To Supply Periphery Manufacturing Equipment and Supplies to Support our Joint Ventures
- To Provide our Partners with Extensive and Ongoing Training and Technical Support
- To Control the Basalt Rebar Raw Materials Supply Chain
- To Provide our Partners Access to Allied Reinforcement Products
- To Provide Ongoing Equipment Maintenance and Repair Services
The Investment Opportunity
Total Investment* $8M - $18M
ZAH Technologies is seeking Joint Venture partners to establish and develop basalt rebar manufacturing plants throughout the world. Each joint venture will include a protected territory and access to ZAH's exclusive program.
In addition to the original investment, your responsibilities will include providing a factory ready facility, and hiring a local staff** (ZAH will collaborate with your facility upfit and will provide job descriptions and recommended positions). Our experts will then train your staff in our manufacturing process and quality systems. And we will train your management in industry specific manufacturing practices using proven business principles.
Once engaged, ZAH delivers on its turnkey program, which includes custom equipment for production and quality testing, our years of expertise, and ongoing support for the life of the agreement. ZAH also provides all the certified raw materials, supplies, and a suite of allied products at MFN pricing.
Your investment will fund:
- Full factory state-of-the-art production and testing equipment, with remote access, designed exclusively to run ZAH's specialized basalt rebar production programs. And our proprietary BFRP Engineering software.
- Start-up (~90 days worth) production supplies, raw material supplies, testing supplies and safety supplies.
- Full staff training to include management, quality assurance, production, supply chain, purchasing, engineering, sales, and marketing. Program Includes manuals, videos, and one on one training with long term support.
*Investment dollars vary due size of plant desired, geographical location costs, and regulatory compliance costs.
** Each joint venture partner will be responsible for supplying a suitable building for production to be leased by the JV manufacturing entity. This cost is not included in the investment use of funds. ZAH does however, offer greenfield programs to our joint venture partners at an additional cost, or a working capital Line of Credit for the JV; in which to secure an appropriate facility and / or other working capital needs.
Detailed Program Overview
Regional Joint Venture Partner (Investor) Responsibilities
As a partner in a joint venture with ZAH, your responsibilities will include providing a facility ready for our supplied equipment and with our guidance, a local staff to run opperations. ZAH Technologies will take care of the rest through its turnkey basalt rebar manufacturing program, built for success and immediate market deployment.
Responsibilities of ZAH Technologies to the Regional JV
- Factory layout specifications and construction support
- 5-10 Quad ZeLINE Rebar production machines*
- 1 -2 Dual ZeLINE Shapes machines*
- Compressed air systems
- Custom tooling, rolling racks, and ovens.
- Custom material handling carts
- ZeLINE Custom creel systems w/ EZ Load Eyelets
- ZeLINE Exit and take off systems.
- Detailing and production tables
- Quality control lab equipment
- Safety and storage supplies
- Shop and maintenance equipment
- Packaging materials, tools, and equipment
- Startup raw material supplies
- Clean up cart and materials
- Much more!
*Proprietary and Exclusive Equipment Only Available Through ZAH’s Program (quantities will vary based on plant size).
Proprietary Technology and Support Provided with Program (Typical)
- Dedicated Program Support Manager
- Production supporting computer hardware and software.
- Manufacturing engineering and process controls support
- ZePRO BFRP software use and management support
- Program and Event mapping support
- Supply chain management tools
- Run plan coordination support
- Quality Control testing and program management support
- Operations and Equipment Manuals
- Quality Assurance Manual
- External product testing support
- New product development
- Access to all new Certifications and “in use” Approved Applications
- Access to white papers and all test reports and support documentation
Program Training
ZAH provides BFRP industry leading management and training for the Joint Venture at an enterprise level. The executive managers will learn about standards, language, and how to navigate this complex industry. And the production management and staff will be trained on ZAH’s production processes and procedures. We offer training at our state-of-the-art facilities in South Carolina, USA, (ZAH University) and/or provide onsite management and staff training at the new Joint Venture facility.
Ongoing Support
Throughout the process ZAH will be there to support the business. We make available to all of our partners:
- Technological support w/ remote troubleshooting
- Equipment repair and maintenance
- Standard Parts availability
- Management support
- Sales and Marketing support
- Engineering support
- Supply Chain support
- Quality Control support
- Much more!
Supply Chain
Our industry leading standards for certified materials will put the new venture in a position to provide the highest quality and performing BFRP products. And our Joint Venture partnership receives “most favored nation” In-Network pricing, optimizing the potential for profit and market competitiveness. ZAH’s Program also includes everything required for multiple revenue streams.
Production Materials
- Safety Supplies
- Lab Supplies
- Grit coating material
- Equipment parts
- Shapes tooling
- Maintenance supplies
- Production support supplies
- Cleaning systems
Raw Materials & Allied Products
- Variable Tex Basalt Roving - ZeTEX™
- Proprietary Resin Systems - ZeMIX™
- ZeGRID - Basalt fiber reinforced geo-grid mesh
- ZeMACRO - BFRP macro fibers
- ZeMICRO – Chopped basalt microfilament fibers
- ZeWRAP - Basalt fiber reinforced strengthening wrap – Coming Soon!
Timeline (Typical)
Review of the Basic Joint Venture Structure
- Turnkey ZAH Built Basalt Rebar Production Plant
- Investment is Senior Secured by the Joint Venture assets, and paid back with interest using Joint Venture revenue.
- Proven Profitable Business Model
- Exclusive Territories
- Potential for generating +/- $100M/year in Gross Revenue
- Ready Supply Chain
- Proven Proprietary Equipment and Processes
- Multiple Income Streams
- Full training and support
*Detailed terms sheet available upon request.
Additional investment opportunities are available, reach out to us for details.