Getting to grips with concrete in Ghana

Last month, 55 professionals from the construction industry, including managing directors, civil engineers, laboratory technicians and plant supervisors, attended the first Sustainable Concrete Club day in Accra (Ghana). Organised by the local Weber team, the event included training on the fundamentals of concrete, misconceptions about concrete admixtures and the importance of using Weber admixtures and related products. The participants enjoyed a lot the event and it will be repeated quarterly in the western and Ashanti regions of Ghana, two areas with vibrant construction activities. Contacts: Ben-Kevin Adigbli

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weberend LAC rapid buys you valuable time!

Weber UK has launched weberend LAC rapid, a super-fast drying version of the established and successful weberend LAC. This new fast-drying base coat render is specially formulated for fast track installation and off-site manufacture, making it extremely flexible and suited to the changing needs of our customers. Have a look at the website and the video to see all the benefits

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Put yourself in motion with Weber tile adhesives!

Cycling is very popular in Belgium, so when Weber Belgium wanted to launch their new range of tile adhesives at the same time as a major cycling race, they took the opportunity to follow the trend. They chose the baseline ‘Put yourself in Motion' - and embarked on a lively roadshow right across the country. Take a look at the promotionnal video and on the Belgium website if you want to know more.

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Weber Romania gets its third WCM award!

Last March, Weber Romania’s Suceava plant was awarded WCM Silver (World Class Manufacturing). With just seven people working at the site, it is the smallest plant to have won this prestigious title. All three of Romanian Plants are now awarded: 2 Silver and 1 Bronze. These awards recognise Weber Romania’s remarkable and sustainable performances according to metrics such as Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE), material balance and the OTIF (On time in full). Congratulations to the Romanian team !

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Weber gets bigger in Indonesia

Weber Indonesia has just opened its fourth plant in Indonesia with a new installation of 52.000m2 in the town of Cikande, near Jakarta. Its production capacity of 150,000 tons and its ultra-modern installation help meet high growing demand across the region and confirm Weber position as a central player for the construction industry in Southeast Asia.

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France shows its best façade with new TV ads

“Show your best façade” is the slogan for the new TV ad from Weber France. The campaign is positioning Weber as the standard in façade among professionals and end-consumers alike by enhancing the benefits of Weber façade solutions. Take a look at the TV ad here if you haven't already seen it on your TV!

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Innovative advances in 3D printing at Weber

We have all heard of 3D printing. But how would you feel cycling over a 3D-printed bridge? The formidable challenge of designing and making the world’s first 3D printed bridge in the world fell to Weber in the Netherlands. And their creation is now used by hundreds of cyclists every day. Watch the video to see how they did it!

Saint-Gobain reinforces its presence in the waterproofing market

Saint-Gobain has acquired Maris Polymers S.A., a Greek specialist in waterproofing solutions. Maris Polymers S.A., recognized for its technical expertise and its capacity to innovate, has developed a strong presence in polyurethane coatings for floors and waterproofing for the building industry. Based in Greece, Maris Polymers S.A. operates mainly in the export market to 70 countries across all continents. This acquisition is in line with the Group’s strategy of developing technological niches and complements the Mortars business portfolio in the waterproofing market.

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Weber Indonesia inaugurates its third plant

Weber Indonesia opened a new plant in the city of Medan on 31st October 2017. The plant, which is the company’s third in Indonesia is expected to serve the fast-growing area of Sumatra. The region, which is home to more than 50 million people, accounts for more than 20% of the country’s current construction projects by value – so developing and maintaining a strong presence here is a key strategic advantage for our company.

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Saint-Gobain acquires Megaflex in order to complement Weber's market in Argentina

Saint-Gobain has acquired Megaflex, Argentina's leading waterproof applications company, to enlarge its mortars business. The acquisition of Megaflex, which produces bitumen felts, paints and other products, is in line with the Group's strategy in complementing Weber's existing operations in Argentina, where Weber is already the market leader.

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