Construction World August 2023

PRODUCTS

GREATER DEMAND FOR GEOSYNTHETIC PRODUCTS AS CIVIL ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION SECTORS FLOURISH Fibertex South Africa – part of a global organisation, with its head office in Denmark – has made a substantial investment in the latest technology, to increase production capacity of geosynthetic products.

A ccording to Fibertex Managing Director, Sefton Fripp, the company is well positioned to meet greater demand for its products within the civil and construction sectors, as these industries enter a period of rapid growth. “The recent upturn in the civil/construction sectors in Southern Africa can be attributed to several factors, including Government investment in infrastructure

“Our local operation is supported by a global team of technical experts, and we are independently certified to deliver the highest standards of product quality and service excellence. For example, Fibertex F-range geotextiles are tested and certified to provide 100-year durability. “Each of our product lines plays an important role

projects and the recent surge of commercial and residential projects,” states Sefton Fripp. “We are also seeing greater demand for geosynthetic products from local and foreign mining operations. The competitive cost of manufacturing makes South Africa an attractive source of raw materials.

“The recent upturn in the civil/construction sectors in Southern Africa can be attributed to several factors, including Government investment in infrastructure projects and the recent surge of commercial and residential projects.”

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