Newsletter #16 - October 2012
 
 
Toolbox meeting
On Thursday 25 October, the main topic during the toolbox meeting in the construction cabin at project Cortinghborg (NL) was Liquid Rubber. In this project our coatings will be used for the air-tight sealing of frames and elements and as a coloured finish with an aesthetic purpose (see image below).
 
During the meeting, the workers at the construction site found out everyting there was to know about Liquid Rubber: the product characteristics, the many application possibilities, how to clean it and much more. Several samples were shown to illustrate the way of applicating, which caused a lot of response.
 
The men present were enthousiastic, asked many and good questions and got a good impression, thanks to the samples, of the application possibilities. It really was an interactive meeting and time flew by.
 
The construction helmet and safety boots are cleaned again and are ready for the next presentation. Would you like to bring our product to the attention of your people during the weekly meeting? We are happy to come to you and present them all the details. You can always give us a call or send us an email to schedule an appointment.
 
Images: Liquid Rubber Europe
 
 
In the spotlight: Bedal Bouwchemie from Genemuiden (NL)
In this item we interview one of our distributors to share with you their experience with Liquid Rubber®.
This time we spoke with Bedal Bouwchemie from Genemuiden (NL).
We give the floor to Arwin Beens, owner and general manager.
 
Who or what is Bedal? 
"Bedal Bouwchemie is a young and dynamic company, situated in Genemuiden. We manufacture and supply adhesive construction products and we offer free consults on bonding, leakage in cellars, reparation of cracks and joints, anchoring of masonry and more. Through our years of experience in the construction segment we are able to give reliable and expert advise. We work for and supply to building and contracting companies, tiling companies, infrastructure companies and so on."
 
How did you come in touch with Liquid Rubber?
"A business contact told us about it and after a further acquaintance we were asked to become the distributor for the northern part of Holland. We then asked 3 possible applicators whether they would like to work with Liquid Rubber. After a presentation and training both we and the applicators were enthusiastic and we decide to go for it."
 
What convinced you about this product?
"We are especially enthusiastic about the numerous possibilities. Liquid Rubber can be applied on nearly every surface, is available in every RAL-colour and is environmentally-friendly. We supplied a lot of epoxy coating in the past, but the advantages of Liquid Rubber are better, especially the processing speed. And next to that it is also very sustainable".
 
What, to your opinion, is so innovative about Liquid Rubber?
"Liquid Rubber can be sprayed, what makes it unique. One can apply several layers in one day which is very important when working on a corridor or in staircases. Another important aspect is that Liquid Rubber can be cold applied, so it's safe to use at projects with a fire hazard. The product is environmentally friendly, an important topic these days."
 
What opportunities do you see in the market?
"We see many opportunities in the so-called 'specials' like the construction of basements and the treatment of corridors and balconies. But also at placing solar panels on flat roofs we recommend Liquid Rubber. And we also are testing materials for the army."
 
How is the response from the market?
"Mid October we participated at the BouwRelatieDagen in Hardenberg (a construction trade show). We have had lots of positieve reactions during these days and in the mean time we received our first orders!"
 
Is there anything else you would like to say?
"The contact and the cooperation with the Liquid Rubber team is very pleasant and has short lines. That makes it easy to communcate. We see an open market full of opportunities and we have high expectations of the product, also because of the sustainability. In all, we go for it!"
 
 
The Garden Girls
Creative people are very enthusiastic about Liquid Rubber. Whereas in the construction segment mainly the protective aspects and the quality of the products is appreciated, it is the aesthetic aspect combined with the unique product characteristics that makes designers and architects happy.
 
The elasticity of the products enables that every shape can be coated seamless. And because Liquid Rubber is available in colour and texture it offers numerous creative possibilities.
 
The Garden Girls discoverd this too. The Garden Girls consists of a team of enthousiastic and qualified ladies specialised in garden design and realisation, based on your personal needs.
 
The Garden Girls apply Liquid Rubber in their designs, not only as a roof protection or the protection of outer walls, but also as a decorative finish. At a home decoration fair in Rotterdam this month they coated part of their stand design with Liquid Rubber and they showed the public numerours coloured samples.
 
These ladies already understand and would like to share with you: adequate protection and aesthetics do not have to be separated. See for more creative ideas and the possibilities of Liquid Rubber www.thegardengirls.nl.
 
Image: Liquid Rubber Europe
 
 
 
Who, what, where?
Each month we give you an update of the projects realised by our applicators. Whether great or small, this gives you an idea about the numerous application possibilities. If you want to know more about one of these projects, please contact us.
 
Project                              : Pond, Waasmunster (Belgium)
Applicator                         : VCL, Lokeren (Belgium)
 
Description:
Liquid Rubber-applicator VCL-Lokeren has waterproofed a leaking pond.
 
First, the whole pond was cleaned and all loose particles of the old coating were removed. The clean surface was then treated with Liquid Rubber HB S-200 with geotextile. On top a waterproofing layer was sprayed with the 2-component Liquid Rubber SealRoof B-200.
 
The result is a waterproof, environmentally friendly pond. A safe environment for water plants and fish!
 
Images: VCL-Lokeren, Belgium. Products supplied by AXO Industries, main distributor Liquid Rubber in Belgium.
 
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Project                            : Residential roof, Sint Niklaas (Belgium)
Applicator                       : VCL, Lokeren (Belgium)  
 
Description:
And yet another project from VCL. Belgium offers lots of opportunities for Liquid Rubber and we are pleased with all the activity over there!
 
This time the renovation of a roof of about 445 m2 with Liquid Rubber.
 
First the roof was thoroughly cleaned after which the transits, the eaves and the seams were recovered with Liquid Rubber HB S-200 combined with geotextile. Next the roof was fully primered with the 1-component SealRoof B-200. After this was fully cured, the finishing layer was sprayed with the 2-component SealRoof B-200.
 
A wonderful end result!
 
Images: VCL-Lokeren, Belgium. Products supplied by AXO Industries, main distributor Liquid Rubber in Belgium.
 
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Project                            : Roof of a pig stable, Beerzeveld (NL)
Applicator                       : BERC, Hasselt (NL)
 
Description:
BERC from Hasselt is a new applicator of Liquid Rubber and has also realised his first project. The protectio of the roof of a pig stable. It's a concrete roof, 140 m2 and on it are 12 storage tanks. Not an easy task...
 
As preparation the roof was cleaned and then all the joints, transits and all the feet of the tanks were treated with Liquid Rubber HB S-200 with geotextile.

Next the whole roof was sprayed with Liquid Rubber CreteSafe B-250 (2-component).
The roof is well protected, the pigs stay dry and BERC has gained a lot of experience! We wish them many projects to come!
 
Images: BERC
 
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Project                            : sealing light dome
Applicator                       : Green Industrial Coatings, Utrecht (NL)
 
Description:
The light dome at the top side of a cellar caused leakage.
At first the solution was to replace the existing kit seams, but this did not turn out to be the problem. So the search for the cause continued.

Applicator Green Industrial Coatings thought that this might lay in the surrounding tile seams and decided to fill them up with Liquid Rubber B-400 in kit patern. This was the perfect way to fill the seems very precisely.

After the product was fully cured, the leakage was solved. Good thinking!
 
Images: Green Industrial Coatings
  
 
 
Greenworks Academy
On Wednessday 7 November Raab Karcher (daughter of Saint-Gobain) will open their Greenworks Academy in Breda, the Netherlands. An initiative with which they want to draw the attention sustainable building. 
 
Several suppliers, chosen bij Raab Karcher because of their added value to this concept, can present their products to clients. In a scale model of a residential home several details are highlighted and different materials and products are shown.
 
And in a specially designed practicum the visitors can experience themselves how the products can be applied or processed.
 
It's a centre of eduction, designed to Inform, Demonstrate and Practise.
 
In our next newsletter we will give you a full update of the official opening event.
 
 
All beginnings are difficult...
As we already mentioned, BERC is a new applicator of Liquid Rubber. And well, than it turns out that handling the pomp and the stuff is not that easy and demands a certain amount of practise... Thus the experience of applicator Karst Beens.
 
A word of advise, Karst: use baby oil. It will solve your skin problem :-)
 
 
 
Upcoming events/activities
Liquid Rubber will be present at the following events:
 
5e Dag van het Dak, Anderlecht (BE), stand no. 13 AXO Industries                                 8 nov
Dikke Ribb'n Dag, Raab Karcher Rijssen (NL)                                                                9 nov
Piscine, Lyon (FR), stand of Griffon                                                                        13-16 nov
Winter Information market van Walraven, Veldhoven (NL), stand of Griffon                   22 nov

 
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