The Largest, Single Source Provider of
Depth of Experience
History
General Technologies Inc. (formerly dba Varitech, Inc.) was founded in 1988 by Felix Sorkin with the vision of becoming recognized world-wide as the source for technically advanced products within the Concrete Construction Industry. In 1992, the company began production and sales of post-tensioning products under the GTI brand name.
See below for a closer look at GTI’s company history and a detailed timeline of product innovation.
Company History
1988 – Varitech, Inc. established corporate headquarters in Stafford, Texas
1990 – Varitech manufactured and delivered its first Post-Tensioning extrusion line.
1992 – Began production and sales under the GTI brand
1994 – Established joint venture in Russia developing internal manufacturing equipment
2000 – Moved into new GTI manufacturing facility in Stafford, Texas
2008 – Launched nationwide distribution network utilizing multiple service centers
2019 – Boosted manufacturing capacity and product offering in each location with large investment for automation and state-of-the-art equipment
Timeline of GTI Product Innovation
1988 – CPS Encapsulation System for Unbonded Post-Tensioning
1993 – Durable Plastic PT Duct for Bonded Post-Tensioning
1994 – Composite Bolsters for Rebar Supports
1995 – Composite Chairs for Rebar Supports
1995 – Plasma Cutter for Unbonded Tendon Finishing
1997 – Zero-Void Encapsulation System for Unbonded Post-Tensioning
2001 – Precast Segmental Duct Coupler for Bonded Post-Tensioning
2002 – Zero-Void Bonded Monostrand System
2005 – Zero Void Intermediate Coupler for Post-Tensioning
2008 – Sheathing Lock for Unbonded Post-Tensioning
2008 – Tight-Radius (TR) Duct for Bonded Post-Tensioning
2009 – Composite Slab Bolster Upper for Rebar Supports
2009 – Low Profile Twist-Lock Duct Coupler for Bonded Post-Tensioning
2014 – Grout-Lock Pocket Former for Monostrand Post-Tensioning
2015 – C-Clip Wedge for Post-Tensioning
2016 – Zero-Void Threaded Metal Ring Stressing-End for Post-Tensioning
2016 – Barrier Cable System for Post-Tensioning
2017 – Zero-Void Encapsulated Splice Chuck for Post-Tensioning