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Polyurea resin coatings show durability against aggressive sewage chemicals
A study on polyurea resin coatings reveals their resistance to sulphuric acid, phenol, and urea in wastewater environments, highlighting their suitability for protecting concrete structures in sewage treatment...
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Sika opens five new production facilities in global growth markets
Sika strengthens its global market position with the opening of new plants in the USA, Argentina, Colombia, Bangladesh, and Tanzania. These investments boost production capacity and underline the company’s...
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Heidelberg Materials expands Australian footprint with Maas Group acquisition
Heidelberg Materials has announced a binding agreement to acquire the construction materials business of Maas Group Holdings for approximately EUR 1.023 billion.
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Sika to acquire Swedish mortar company Finja to boost Nordic presence
Sika has announced the acquisition of Finja, a Swedish manufacturer of dry mortars and facade systems, to expand its presence in the Nordics. The move aims to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and growth...
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Sika acquires building finishing company in the USA
Sika has fully acquired HPS North America, a supplier of building finishing materials.
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MC-Bauchemie founds new company in Canada
On April 30, 2024, MC-Bauchemie founded a new company in Canada based in Newmarket, near Toronto, and is expanding its North American activities. Alexandre Mondrous has been appointed Managing Director...
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Paving the way for more asphalt recycling
Empa researcher Martins Zaumanis has set himself the goal of increasing the recycled content of asphalt – with adapted production methods and simple instructions.
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The “mica crisis” in Donegal: A case of internal sulfate attack?
In County Donegal, northwest Ireland, thousands of homes built with concrete blocks show an increasing degree of severe structural defects attributed to high mica content in the aggregates. Consequently,...
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Interview: Advancing high-performance sustainable construction materials
Dr Inken Beulich of Dow Europe explains how additives can improve the properties of construction materials and comments on challenges and advancements in this field.
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Interview: “The construction industry is a conservative field
Performance is a key factor when it comes to convincing customers. Alexandre Franceschini, Technical Support Manager for Southern Europe at Imerys, knows what advantages and limitations dry-mix can bring...
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Eco-friendly cement from calcareous oil shale
A recent study aimed to maximise the replacement of raw materials in clinker production with calcareous oil shale, while maintaining standard quality characteristics.
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Asian Paints to set up white cement facility
Asian Paints has signed a binding term sheet with Riddhi Siddhi Crusher & Land Transport, Associated Soap Stone Distributing (ASD) and other companies to form a joint venture to manufacture and export...
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Slippery concrete for sanitation
Dry toilets are still widely applied in the developing countries. Scientists have developed a new dry concrete toilet with a slippery surface that has a promising application prospect in maintaining hygiene....
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Sika: Update on MBCC acquisition
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has decided to conduct an in-depth examination in the UK market related to Sika’s planned acquisition of MBCC Group.