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Build the future with smarter retaining walls

Ecology is in our DNA. At Bekaert, we offer you the materials to build walls with the future in mind. Sustainability drives every decision, from product development to manufacturing, as we aim to lower our environmental impact and help create a circular economy. Our goal? We want to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 by constantly innovating to offer solutions that make a lasting difference.

Welded gabions produced with our wire embody our commitment to sustainability, reducing total CO₂ emissions across the value chain. While our direct role ends at delivering high-quality Bezinal® 5000 wire, we partner with producers and stakeholders to extend the lifespan of every gabion structure. By advocating for the use of locally sourced materials and durable designs, we help ensure that each gabion minimizes energy consumption, maximizes recyclability, and reduces reliance on resource-intensive materials like concrete.

Accelerating your sustainability ambitions

Choosing a Bekaert product from the inhera® range of selected sustainable solutions, like Bezinal® welded gabion wire, helps you and your customers achieve sustainability goals faster.

  • By consciously selecting raw materials with a low carbon footprint, our product's overall CO₂ emissions are reduced by over 50%.
    This can increase by up to 65% when our wires are produced from low-carbon-footprint raw materials.
  • Additionally, choosing Bezinal® welded gabion wire for your gabion structures requires significantly less transport,
    is faster to install, and delivers a service life of +50 years thanks to its robust Bezinal® coating.

Curious about how Bezinal® welded gabion wire can help you boost productivity and deliver a better long-term return on investment? Contact us to learn more. For additional information on inhera®, click here.

Note: References such as lifecycle emission savings are based on specific assessments and assumptions. Actual results may vary depending on application, usage conditions, and other influencing factors.

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Why welded gabions help you take the circular approach

Welded gabions are structural solutions alternative that supports the planet in a number of ways. Unlike concrete – which depletes natural resources like sand – gabions rely on locally available stones and require less energy to produce and transport. This leads to a lower CO₂ footprint and reduces the strain on diminishing raw materials.

Our welded gabions embody a circular economy mindset. Each component – from the endlessly recyclable steel wire structure to the locally sourced stone filling – is designed to minimize environmental impact. The recyclable wire baskets ensure zero zinc flushing into the soil, while their durability reduces the need for high-impact materials like concrete, addressing the global decline in essential resources such as sand.

  • Recyclable components: Fully dismantlable and recyclablereusable
  • Minimal resource strain: Uses raw material/natural resources from the immediate environment
  • Lower CO₂ footprint: A lighter, more efficient alternative to concrete walls

Durability and diversity unite in efficiency

Choosing welded gabions reduces your environmental impact and also improves efficiency. Their lightweight design accelerates installation times, reducing overall project costs and shortening planning cycles. With a lifespan of up to 100 years, our welded gabions are a long-term solution that requires minimal maintenance, offering superior performance in even the harshest environments – up to the end of use.

  • Low weight, high strength: Easier to work with than concrete
  • No need for frequent repairs and maintenance: Designed for durability
  • Adaptable to diverse applications: Perfect for retaining walls, noise barriers, slope stabilizers, and more

With welded gabions constructed with our wire, you’re building infrastructure that lasts up to a century and longer, so you help cities and governments construct a sustainable tomorrow.

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