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Mapei’s Mapefloor System has been used to provide a unique floor finish for the latest UK PUMA Concept Store which recently opened in Birmingham City Centre.

In-line with the rest of the Puma Stores across Europe, the epoxy and polyurethane system was specified for the entire floor area. VISSA, the Italian contractors, who hold the flooring contract for all European Puma Concept Stores flew into the UK for 5 days to complete the 180m2 flooring application. VISSA worked closely with main contractor Withey Contracts, who were responsible for completely renovating the ground floor interior of the existing building for the new PUMA store, which is located on Birmingham New Street/Cannon Street.

The application began with Primer SN, a two-component, solvent-free, epoxy filling primer used to improve the bonding of Mapefloor Systems. Once the Primer was dry, a coat of Mapefloor I 300 SL/TRP was mixed with Mapecolor Paste in silver and applied over the entire floor area by trowel. The colour paste used for this project was a unique formulation developed by VISSA and Mapei for this effect.

Mapefloor I 300 SL/TRP is a two-component, multi-purpose, neutral coloured epoxy formulate for industrial floors, applied at a thickness of up to 4mm. It is a solvent-free epoxy filling treatment used for self-levelling, multi-layer and non-slip dressings on industrial floors. Mapecolor Paste is a colouring paste added at the preparation stage to provide an alternative colour to neutral and is available as standard in 19 colours.

The products were applied by trowel to give a textured finish, this was then over coated with Mapefloor I 300 clear to a super flat non-slip finish.

Further information on Mapei’s resin and cementitious flooring systems can be found in our new catalogue ‘Products for Flooring’ available on request, call 0121 508 6970. Technical Data Sheets for all Mapei products can be downloaded at www.mapei.co.uk.

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Triton Chemicals has enhanced its range of waterproofing systems with the launch of a comprehensive range of products designed for the protection and waterproofing of concrete structures. The new range includes Triton TT Super, a surface applied system which waterproofs and protects concrete in depth; Triton TT Super Admix, a unique chemical waterproofer and protector which is designed to be used as an admix at the time of batching; Triton TT Waterstop, a ready to use pre-formed roll which swells up to 700% when in contact with water; gun-applied Triton TT Swell Mastic for waterproofing joints in concrete and Triton TT Vapour Membrane, which provides a waterproof methane and carbon dioxide barrier for walls, floors and soffits for retro- application or in new construction.

New product literature for the range has been produced to help with the specification of the most appropriate product and is available direct from Triton. Detailed technical and health and safety information about each product, as well as technical drawings, are available from Triton’s website at www.triton-chemicals.com or by calling the company direct on 020 8310 3929. Typical applications will include car parks, basements, lift pits and liquid retaining structures.

These new products will sit alongside the existing products in Triton’s TT range including the TT55 Tanking System, Triton Fillet Seal wall/floor junction sealant, Triton Tanking Mix Elastifier and the Triton Quick Set plugging compound.

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Leading supplier of cast iron drainage systems, Saint-Gobain Pipelines has produced new brochures for its PAM Ensign and PAM Timesaver soil and vent, waste and rainwater systems. The brochures have been designed to offer customers an easy to use reference and detailed specifications of all products in the ranges.

The new brochures enhance the information available to builders, architects and specifiers looking to design gravity drainage and rainwater systems in commercial buildings. Mike Rawlings, Product Manager for Saint-Gobain Pipelines, describes why the new literature is so important: “Ensuring we give our customers a fully-rounded service has always been key to us and what we stand for. This high quality service needs to start right from the moment a customer starts to research our products. We want our customers’ buying experience to be as straightforward as possible. This is why our new literature is clear and concise, while being detailed enough to allow accurate specifications. By highlighting the key benefits, the customer will be able to make an informed decision about their requirements quickly and efficiently.

“We feel the new brochures of both our PAM Ensign and PAM Timesaver ranges, together with our strong Marketing Communications and PR programmes, will help customers to realise the extent of the Saint-Gobain Pipelines brand and its offerings.”

Brochures are available direct from Saint-Gobain Pipelines via the Brochure Hotline. Tel: 0800 028 2134, fax 0115 932 9513

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With the clean-up from the recent floods likely to take months, if not years, many government agencies and local authorities, as well as planners, specifiers, builders and homeowners, are sourcing products not only to help with restoration programmes, but also to prevent such damage in the future.

Zinsser, which manufactures a full range of specialist paints and primers, offers specifiers, stockists and end users a one-stop source of disaster restoration and prevention products.

In its Disaster Restoration Products Guide, a six-page colour brochure, Zinsser outlines its extensive range of specialist paints, primers and prevention products. The clear, concise brochure provides details of the products the company offers to deal with fire, smoke and water damage, as well as mould and mildew prevention.

Each product is illustrated with in situ application photography, as well as an image of the tin to reinforce brand and product awareness. Product description, generic type details, recommended surfaces for application, application details and directions, and clean-up instructions complete the presentation of each product.

Among the products profiled in the brochure are the Zinsser range of high performance primers and sealers, including Solvent-Base Primer-Sealer Stain Killer, Shellac-Base Primer-Sealer Stain Killer, Oil-Base Primer-Sealer Stain Killer, and Dewaxed Shellac Sealer.

Mould and mildew solutions featured are Disinfectant & Fungicide Interior Concentrate, Mould & Mildew-Proof*TM Interior Paint, Mould & Mildew-Proof*TM Interior Sealer, and Mould & Mildew-Proof*TM Waterproofing Paint.

The brochure presents additional problem solvers from the Zinsser line-up, including Water-Base Sealer, Exterior Mold & Mildew Killer, and Stain Sealing Wall & Ceiling Primer/Finish.

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Online – from any computer, anytime, anywhere

AMTECHLive is a new, online, family of products that frees electrical contractors and gas installers from being tied to a single computer. The result of 18 months research and development, AMTECHLive is being introduced with the launch of two new FREE products, FastTestLive and GasCertLive.

Both products are aimed primarily at contractors who haven’t yet deployed powerful software within their businesses. They enable contractors to very quickly and simply complete certificates, such as electrical Test & Inspection or Gas Safety Record certificates, online, from any computer using any internet connection, at any time. There is no need install any software; users simply log in using their personal, secure details to access all of the tools they need.

For ease of use, both FastTestLive and GasCertLive provide a selection of on-screen certificates, which can be customised with the addition of an electronic signature. They can then be saved in PDF format and either e-mailed to the client or printed onto plain paper, eliminating the need to buy specialised certificate paper. They also incorporate an online database for storing clients’ details, enabling fast and easy retrieval when a certificate is renewed.

“AMTECHLive empowers contractors to adopt a new and more flexible way of working,” commented AMTECH Sales Director James Cooper. “It is based on technologies that have been tried and tested in other sectors and are now being pioneered in the building services sector by AMTECH. We are also very proud to launch these new applications FREE to all,” he added.

A key benefit of the AMTECHLive concept is that users don’t have to worry about maintaining and securing software, as they have access to the latest version, hosted on secure servers. This feature is expected to be particularly valuable for smaller contractors without access to IT specialists and who haven’t yet progressed to full-functionality programs such as AMTECH’s FastTest and GasCert products.

Consequently, AMTECHLive is not a replacement for AMTECH’s market-leading desktop applications. Rather, it represents an entry-level introduction to the benefits of using industry-specific software tools in a contracting business. Furthermore, it also brings a glimpse of what the future may hold as the power of the internet increases.

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FastTestLive is a free, very simple to use BS 7671 certification package, offering some of the key features of AMTECH’s market-leading FastTest program. This free version provides Minor Works and Short Electrical installation certificates to contractors who produce low volumes of certificates. AMTECH anticipates FastTestLive will be ideal for companies that are not yet using IT solutions for Test and Inspection certification.

GasCertLive works in the same way as FastTestLive, providing Gas Safety Certificates and Warning notices. This application has been developed free for Gas Installers who are increasing the use of technology within their businesses and only need to produce low volumes of certificates.

FastTestLive and GasCertLive are available free from www.amtechlive.com

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Hanson Building Products has extended its 65mm Abbey range with the launch of two new clay bricks. The Abbey Buff Multi and Abbey Red Multi have been designed to complement the existing Abbey Blend.

Architects, specifiers, developers and housebuilders will appreciate the choice and versatility of this extended product range. These bricks are designed for use on a wide variety of projects, from housing and public sector to retail and commercial developments.

Produced at Hanson’s Howley Park factory in West Yorkshire, these bricks conform to the highest quality standard within BS EN 771-1. In addition, they are manufactured to an enhanced tolerance guarantee, adding to the overall quality and long-term performance of the bricks, providing customers with extra reassurance when specifying and using these products.

In keeping with Hanson’s long-term commitment to retain its position as a sustainable business and contribute to sustainable development, all Hanson bricks are now produced at factories certified to ISO 14001. The Howley Park factory, in particular, utilises landfill gas which provides up to 40% of the energy input to the kilns. This additional energy efficiency contributes further to the reduction of the company’s carbon footprint.

The UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of bricks, Hanson offers an unrivalled selection in terms of range, size and shape to suit every application. With over 300 colours and textures available, customers can choose from an extensive choice of buffs, yellows, browns, reds, greys, blacks and blues. Recognising that texture can prove as important as colour, the company offers a full range – from smooth, light textured and heavy textured to tumbled and stock. As an added customer service, Hanson has also developed an innovative brick visualiser to ease the selection process for architects, specifiers, developers and builders.

The attractive new additions to the Abbey range are accompanied by an extensive assortment of special shapes. For more information and/or to request samples, contact Hanson on 08705 258258.

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Hall 5 (Structural Building) – Stand Number D75

Ancon will showcase a number of new products at Interbuild 2007.

New stainless steel products include the Ancon AMR range, which is a high strength masonry reinforcement with flattened longitudinal wires, ‘Non-Drill’ masonry-to-steel wall ties, which eliminate shot-firing and exposure to hand-arm vibration, and Heavy Duty helical batten fixings, which offer significant labour savings over standard ‘Warm Roof’ fixing products.

New products for concrete-framed structures include Starter Bars to simplify the continuity of reinforcement at construction joints, Isolan insulated balcony connectors to minimise cold bridging and Shearfix studs to protect slabs from punching shear, a product range which is accompanied by a design program for engineers.

Ancon has three entries in the Interbuild New Product Awards.

Interbuild is the ideal opportunity to evaluate all Ancon products for masonry and concrete construction. Sales and technical representatives will be on hand to discuss current or future project requirements.

For more information and free entry to the show call Ancon on +44 (0) 114 275 5224 or email info@ancon.co.uk.

To register free online go to www.interbuild.com/Ancon.

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