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"BEST
OF BRITISH" |
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 In
an interview for the BBC at the recent opening of
the new Flexcrete facility in Leyland, Digby, Lord
Jones of Birmingham, Minister for Trade and Investment,
described Flexcrete Technologies as “the Best of British”.
Lord Jones made a rousing and emotive speech in front
of assembled dignitaries and senior representatives
from the UK Building Research Establishment and leading
international consultants Mott MacDonald, before spending
time with the workforce who he commended for
 “buying
into the dream” behind the success which
Flexcrete has become.
Reflecting
on his visit, Lord Jones went on to say, “I completely
applaud you, my heart is with you and you’re a great
example of what Britain in the 21st century is all
about.”
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PRESIDENT
PRAISES PROGRESS |
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 During
a visit to the new manufacturing facilities and offices
recently occupied by Flexcrete Technologies in Leyland,
The President of British Chambers of Commerce, Mr
Peter Mileham DL, met with staff and discussed the
progress which the firm has made in recent times.
Reflecting on the significant investment which has
been made at Leyland, Mr Mileham commented that he
was "greatly encouraged to such commitment being
shown by manufacturing industries in the local area".
Flexcrete's sales are increasing at home and overseas
and there is potential for continued growth in the
future. Employee numbers have risen in the last
12 months and there are plans to both expand the workforce
and introduce further production efficiencies with
the help of the Manufacturing Institute. |
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FASTFILL FOR MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT |
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 Fastfill
has been successfully used at Manchester International
Airport in areas of heavy baggage handling traffic
and aircraft movements. Having found that alternative
rapid setting products failed prematurely, Fastfill
was chosen as it is a Portland cement based formulation,
thus providing total compatibility with the parent
concrete.
Fastfill offers reliable strength development even
at low temperature, achieving over 16N/mm²
within 2 hours, allowing rapid return to service.
It also benefits from a special shrinkage compensation
mechanism to prevent cracking - especially important
in exposed airfield applications - and when cured
exhibits good chemical resistance and is completely
waterproof. Fastfill can be used as thinly as
5mm, or can be bulked out with aggregate for deep
pockets up to 300mm. Water is used both for
priming the substrate and for cleaning tools after
use. |
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FLEXCRETE
RELOCATES TO LEYLAND |
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 After
22 years based in Preston, the Flexcrete factory and
offices have relocated to Tomlinson Road in Leyland.
With
sales expanding at home and overseas, the move was
essential in order to increase both storage and production
capacity.
The
Company operates three production lines and has an
excellent reputation for rapid and efficient
delivery of orders for its innovative range of mortars
and cementitious coatings for the civil engineering
and related industries.
For our new contact details
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NEW
CEMPROTEC ELASTIC LAUNCHED |
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 Flexcrete
is pleased to announce the launch of its new improved
Cemprotec Elastic, a 2mm waterproof coating which
exhibits over 100% elongation. Cemprotec Elastic is
suitable for both exposed situations and conditions
of permanent immersion, providing an environmentally
friendly alternative to traditional waterproofing
methods. Cemprotec Elastic is simple to apply in just
two operations, and does not require installation
by specialist contractors. |
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PARTNERSHIP
WITH INTERSERVE |
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 Flexcrete
has forged a key supply chain partnering arrangement
with civil engineering specialists Interserve in connection
with a major concrete repair programme for the M60
Manchester ring road. Over 90 tonnes of Fastfill –
a Portland cement based rapid setting, rapid hardening
mortar – will be used for carriageway repairs between
junctions 1 and 2. Fastfill can be used in depths
up to 300mm, curing rapidly even in cold winter conditions
to achieve 28N/mm2 within four hours. |
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Q-CHEM
CHOOSES FLEXCRETE |
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 The
new Q-Chem II Ethylene Derivatives Plant in Umm Saad,
Qatar will produce 350,000 tonnes of polyethylene
per annum when it is opened in 2008. To protect the
reinforced concrete elements of the construction from
the damaging effects of chloride ingress, Flexcrete’s
Cementitious Coating 851 has been specified for application
to all underground surfaces. The performance of cementitious
Coating 851 is unparalleled in terms of chloride ion
diffusion, having now exceeded 18 years in an ongoing
independent test. |
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WATERPROOFING
FOR TAIWAN STEEL CORPORATION |
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 In
order to provide effective waterproofing for the large
water storage tanks at their Kaoishiung facility,
Taiwan Steel Corporation have specified the use of
Cementitious Coating 851. Applied in two 1mm coats
to a damp concrete surface, the system provides equivalent
waterproofing properties to approximately one metre
of concrete, providing a guarantee of long term performance.
Cementitious Coating 851 is fully certified for the
sealing of structures containing drinking water. |
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LONDON
UNDERGROUND APPROVALS |
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 Cemprotec
E942, an epoxy and polymer modified cementitious coating,
has successfully met the demanding requirements of
London Underground with respect to performance in
fire. The evaluation, which includes toxic smoke emission
testing, has resulted in clearance for unrestricted
use underground. Designed for the protection of both
mineral substrates and ferrous metals, Cemprotec E942
is water-based and does not require a primer. |
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AIRFIELD
PAVEMENT REPAIRS |
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 Flexcrete
continue to rise to the challenge in overcoming the
difficulties associated with urgent repairs to runways,
taxiways and hardstanding areas at airports. Increasingly,
engineers are acknowledging the technical superiority
of Fastfill as a reliable and economic material which
achieves excellent bond and offers total resistance
to freeze and thaw cycles. As a Portland cement based
formulation, Fastfill is physically and chemically
compatible with the host concrete. |
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polymer coating that cures to form a tough, permanently
elastomeric film with an elongation of over 100% even
in immersed conditions. Applied at 2mm thickness,
it is totally impermeable to water under 10 bar hydrostatic
pressure (100m head of water) in both positive and
negative pressure situations. It is ideally suited
for waterproofing exposed concrete substrates such
as new and existing roofs and water tanks where cracking
is an issue. In independent testing it has achieved
Class A5 for static crack bridging in accordance with
BS EN 1062-7 and can successfully bridge cracks in
excess of 2.5mm. It has recently been selected by
Bristol Water to waterproof large expanses of new
concrete roofing at their Barrow Gurney Water Treatment
Works.