ATLANTA, September 6 /PRNewswire/ --

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Many people around the world are fighting a seemingly never-ending battle against rising seawater. The result of global warming, rising water levels threaten hundreds of millions of people. They have no choice but to build or extend barriers in the form of seawalls to protect their lives and property. Now, however, the rising cost of building materials such as steel has put a seawall solution beyond the means of most people and entire countries. A company in the United States may have the answer with an industrial strength plastic sheet piling that reduces the cost and is made from recycled material.

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Crane Materials International (CMI) manufactures a wide range of sheet piling products under the ShoreGuard brand name. CMI has been specializing in designing environmental sheet piling solutions made of industrial recycled plastics and composites for over 20 years. The products are designed to replace concrete and steel in seawall applications and other barriers.

"Traditionally, companies have used steel or concrete," explains John Irvine, president of Atlanta-based CMI. "Right now, neither of those are ideal options. Concrete cracks and steel prices have been soaring for quite some time. Going with industrial recycled plastics is a solution one cannot afford to overlook."

Vinyl is widely used and is an effective material for building seawalls, barriers, docks, and piers. Seawalls are an important part of any coastal area, as they act as a barrier to hold back soil and offset erosion. Additionally, vinyl sheet pile is 'green,' or environmentally friendly product because it is made from recycled materials and is completely recyclable. The material also reduces the carbon footprint in manufacturing, transportation and installation compared to traditional materials.

"Structural sheet pile is a very cost effective material to use, making it a win-win situation," adds Irvine. "Taking this route, people save money and help save the environment without adding to the problem. It doesn't get any better than that."

About CMI

Crane Materials International has been providing advanced technology in composite building materials for over 20 years. CMI is a global industry leader in providing sheet piling for use in seawalls, docks, piers, and other industrial applications. To learn more about Crane Materials International, visit the website at www.shoreguard-sheetpiling.co.uk

Crane Materials International Contact: Joe Gondek / Marketing Director/ +1-770-933-8166 x1123 / jgondek@cmilc.com

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Web site: http://www.shoreguard-sheetpiling.co.uk

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