Hot-dip galvanizing is not strictly used in the Commercial and Industrial markets anymore, but is finding its way into the heart of the Automotive Industry. Automotive makers are looking for long-term corrosion protection that can handle the rigors and conditions vehicles are subjected to. 

One luxury automotive company, after much R&D and corrosion testing, has chosen to lead the industry with a hot-dip galvanized tie-bar bumper beam. This automotive company had experience with hot dip galvanizing and knew first-hand the coating durability, superior corrosion protection, and extensive use in their home country decided to bring this knowledge of corrosion protection to the US market. 

Gestamp Automotive, a tier one supplier for this company, was given the task to manufacture a radiator tie bar that could handle not only the extreme corrosive conditions vehicles can experience, but also the high heat radiators can produce. The tie- bar mounts to the base of the front bumper and its primary function is to provide support for the bottom of the radiator.