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06 August 2012 Metal-free wood preservative

Lonza’s Vacsol™ Azure™, a metal-free light organic solvent wood preservative is ideal for timber used in interior applications and turns the wood to a light honey shade.Lonza Wood Protection, formerly Arch Wood Protection, recently announced the launch of Vacsol™ Azure™ – a premium wood preservative – in the South African market. This is the first metal-free wood preservative in the light organic solvent market and it carries the Ecospecifier Global endorsement, which provides the assurance that Vacsol Azure preservative treated wood exhibits ecologic...

02 August 2012 Gauteng distributor for temporary protective coatings

The building sector is one of the fastest growing markets for DewPoint’s Strippable Coatings, now available in Gauteng from Diamond Products.Diamond Products – a specialist in the manufacture, assembly and sale of diamond tools and equipment for construction and other industrial applications – has recently obtained distribution rights in Gauteng for Cape Town-based company DewPoint’s range of Strippable Coatings.  Add a comment...

16 July 2012 Basalt fibre technology for concrete reinforcing

Basalt Technology’s StoneRod rebar offers a cost-effective and corrosion-proof alternative to conventional steel or glass fibre reinforcing.Ground-breaking basalt fibre technology for reinforcing concrete has been introduced to the South African market by Basalt Technology, part of the PMSA group of companies. PMSA (Pan Mixers South Africa) is a leading supplier of manufacturing machinery and technology for concrete bricks, blocks and paving.  PMSA marketing and sales manager, Quintin Booysen, says Basalt Technology was official...

09 July 2012 The ‘three-second grab’ adhesive

Sika South Africa has launched a new water-based instant-grab adhesive that offers outstanding adhesion in just three seconds. Sika MaxTack® is a one-part, high-strength, copolymer dispersion adhesive, ideal for all sorts of home improvements, general DIY projects, decorating and repair jobs.  This multipurpose grab adhesive can be used for bonding building materials indoors and in sheltere...

09 July 2012 New heat-resistant grout

Mapei’s Mapeflex Firestop 1200°C is a refractory grout that is highly resistant to flames, high temperatures and fumes.Adding to its already extensive range of construction chemicals for diverse applications in the building industry, Mapei South Africa has introduced Mapeflex Firestop 1200°C, a refractory grout that is highly resistant to flames, high temperatures and fumes.  This one-component, asbestos- and solvent-free rigid grout is made from sodium silicate and special mineral fillers. It bonds to all...