Construction World October 2018

P ROD UCTS & SERVICES

Application of Mapei Planitop Smooth and Repair R4 ZA.

Mapei Topcem being applied.

Application of Mapei Mapegrout T40.

ADVANCED BUILDING PRODUCTS Construction chemical company, Mapei, has released an advanced range of locally manufactured building products to assist

Popular products The building range consists of a variety of commercial and residential general-purpose building products as well as high performing technical products such as: performance grouts, cementitious waterproofing, screeds, concrete additives, concrete repair products and more. The Mapei products are typically of the highest standards, easy-to-use, dura- ble and versatile enough to meet almost any building requirement or standard. “MAPEI is known worldwide for its innovation and product development which means we are always looking at ways to improve our products for the customer whilst continuously keeping our impact on the environment in mind. As a result, we have developed products that use less water, are rapid setting with, low volatile emissions than most available on the market today and adapted for specific usage. “We consider our products as part of a solution system rather than a one-off application. As such, all our products are formulated in a manner that when used together on an application gives the best possible outcome. Our products are competitively priced and are manufactured to international standards allowing for a combination of consistent, high quality end

B y manufacturing the products locally, the company will ensure a reliable and con- tinuous supply of building products through- out the country and enable it to supply its world-leading products at a competitive price over comparable products. In addition, the use of carefully selected and tested local raw materials is also designed to benefit local suppliers as well as to complement the company’s impressive BBBEE rating. According to Mapei managing director, Anthony Offenberg, the company has invested extensively in its new state-of- the-art Roodekop facility to meet local demand for world-class chemicals that meet the toughest internal and international standards. This is complemented with the establishment of training facilities that have been established locally to train and assist contractors in the use of its products. In ad- dition to offering hands on training session to develop local communities Mapei has 3 accredited CPDs which is being well supported by the local specifying market. contractors to work smarter and improve the overall quality of building work completed.

Mapei Smooth and Repair R4 ZA are among the new range of building products from Mapei.

same suppliers and products for many years and that the new offering from Mapei provides innovative and cost-effective alternatives. These products have been confidently adopted by the local market and brings the added benefit of being tried and tested internationally for over 80 years. “Our products are price competitive and manufactured to international standards which ensures consistency of quality and value proposition. In addition, we have recently secured several well-known distributors/resellers, who are market lead- ers in their own right, and who will be stock- ing the Mapei range and ensuring availability to all customers. With the recent inception of our technical department and our training centre we are ensuring our customers consistent technical advice and support either in-store or directly on site. 

results,” says Offenberg. Breaking ground

Mapei commercial manager, Tracy Harris, adds that the market has been using the

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