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Penetron Industry Newsletter
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January 2006
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Greetings,
Welcome to
another edition of the Penetron concrete waterproofing update. Facing increasing
global demand for Penetron products as well as sophisticated approval and
supervision systems for concrete admixture manufacturers, we embarked on a major
upgrade of the Penetron facility in early 2005. |
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In this
newsletter, we are glad to inform you of these upgrades which contributed to
Penetron being awarded the EC Certificate of quality system approval, aka
CE-Mark, which is now mandatory for all concrete admixtures to be used in the
European Union, as well as the necessary production capacity to continue to meet global
demand for Penetron products. |
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Company News - Penetron awarded CE Mark |
The CE mark is
a declaration on manufactured products sold in the European Union (EU) that the
item meets all the requirements of relevant EU directives. It is now mandatory
for concrete admixtures in the European Union.
The approval relates both to the company’s management system and the product and
both were extensively investigated at Penetron’s facility.
As such, Penetron Admix was and will continue to be tested in accordance with
the following European Norms;
EN480-10
chloride content, 4 times /year
EN480-12 alkali content, 2 times /year
EN480-5 capillary absorption, 2 times /year
EN12350-7 air content in fresh concrete, 1 time /year
EN12390-3 28 day compressive strength, 1 time /year
With every
batch produced, the product must also be tested for homogeneity, color and dry
material content.
The approval was issued on January 11, 2006 and as a result Penetron Admix can
continue to be used throughout the European Union.
Click here to see approval certificate.
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 Feature - Penetron
facility upgrade |
Our
3100 sqm facility in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania has now been upgraded
to meet the increased demand for Penetron products in the market.
The plant has been equipped with state-of-the-art blending technology
ensuring accurate distribution without any product degradation.
Upgrades also include the addition of six independent bulk storage
silos, having a total capacity to hold 300 tons of raw materials.
We felt this added capacity was necessary to allow for maximum
flexibility when formulating batches for production.
Our entire manufacturing process is now completely integrated and
computerized by means of digital weighing load cells and a production
batching system that specifies the exact formula, ingredients, weight
etc to be used. Any weight or ingredient deviation automatically shuts
down the system. All batches are coded and all documentation relating to
each batch is automatically stored in digital form.
All packaging at the facility is performed using auger feeds thereby
eliminating any potential product segregation during packing. The
filled bags are also digitally controlled to ensure accurate
weight.
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| CASE STUDY -
Penetron Admix in salt water environments |
VIVO City, Singapore |
Derived from the word 'vivacity',
VivoCity
evokes a lifestyle
experience that is vibrant, stimulating and accessible to everyone; a place
bubbling with energy and flowing with vitality. Scheduled for completion in the
4th quarter of 2006, VivoCity will be the centerpiece of the entire Singapore
Harbour Front Precinct.
With more than 1 million sq ft of space, VivoCity
will
be the largest retail and lifestyle destination in
Singapore. Offering a
diverse mix of up to 450 retail, food and beverage and entertainment outlets, as
well as a new concept
hypermarket.
VivoCity will also boast a stimulating mix of year-round events and activities
that will define it as Singapore's ultimate lifestyle destination.
Designed by renowned Japanese architect, Toyo Ito, VivoCity's unique design
incorporates breathtaking open spaces for waterfront alfresco dining and the
staging of world-class events and performances in a 1000-seat amphitheatre.
Adjacent to the sea and hence subject to chloride attack, the project was in
need of a high-performance waterproofing product for the basement structure. Hence, the engineers decided
to go with the market leader for crystalline waterproofing in Singapore, Penetron Admix. Since then, 45’000 m3 of concrete have been successfully
waterproofed with Penetron Admix. |
 Olefini
Industry, Athens |
Olefini,
a Greek manufacturer of air conditioning systems, had a problem at its
new plant near the Mediterranean see. A concrete ramp, located 3m under
the sea level, was under high pressure of seawater. The concrete was
full of cracks through which seawater was coming in. Repairs had been
attempted with conventional cement based waterproofing products totaling
a thickness of 2 cm, but the problem remained.
Penetron Hellas came in and solved the problem with Penetron and
Peneplug. A drain pipe was used to alleviate water pressure during the
waterproofing process. The application was a complete success (2005).
Many more Penetron salt water references are available upon request.
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HELLENIC
GYROS INDUSTRY - Athens |
This Greek
meat-processing company had a newly built potable water tank and sewage tank at
its facility in Athens, each
with a size of about 500m2.They decided to waterproof these tanks as a
precaution. Penetron Hellas treated the construction joints with Penecrete
mortar and the whole concrete surface was coated with Penetron. The application
was done in 2004 and no problems have been reported since. |
 QINGHUANGDAO
OLYMPIC STADIUM - China |
With the
Beijing 2008 Olympics coming closer, the necessary infrastructure is being put
in place at a tremendous pace. This stadium in Qinghuangdao, near
Beijing, will host part of
the events and play a significant role in the Olympics. This being a prestigious
project for China, over 10’000 sqm of tribune stands have been completely coated
with Penetron as a precaution for water leakage to areas underneath.
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ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Coors Sanitary Sewer Vacuum Station
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The Army Corps
of Engineers recently approved Penetron for use as the waterproofing system of
choice for the concrete structures of the Coors Sanitary Sewer Vacuum Station in
Albuquerque, NM. Funded through the Water Resources
development Act and spearheaded by US Senator Pete Domenici this project
represents cooperative efforts to alleviate some of New Mexico’s water and
environmental problems. Penetron is proud to be a part of this and other ongoing
projects to aid the city of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County to improve the
water and wastewater infrastructure, promote a clean environment, decrease
contamination possibilities and encourage water savings.
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TEXAS DOT - State Highway 130
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The Penetron
system has been chosen to waterproof portions of the State Highway 130 in Texas. The
new SH 130, a project of the Texas Department of Transportation, will be a
49-mile, four-lane tollway and will be the largest element of the Central Texas
Turnpike System. The TxDOT has a long-established commitment to environmental
protection and to achieve the project's environmental goals a special team has
been assembled to review design and monitor construction to minimize impact on
the environment. |
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