INNOVATIVESOLUTIONSTO SHAPETHE FUTURE OF AFRICA

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Innovation is part of Saint-Gobain’s DNA. As an indication of its commitment to be at the forefront of product development, one in four Saint-Gobain products sold today did not exist in the last five years.

For 350 years, Saint-Gobain has consistently pushed back boundaries and taken up technological challenges. Saint-Gobain has always been there for people behind the scenes, as our products play a key role in creating the wellbeing of each of us and a better future for all.

Saint-Gobain materials and solutions can be found everywhere in our living spaces and our daily lives: in buildings, transportation, infrastructure and in many industrial applications. They provide comfort, performance and safety while addressing the challenges of sustainable construction, resource efficiency and climate change.

With Africa emerging as the world’s fastest developing continent, and experiencing a significant urbanisation, Saint-Gobain has a key role to play. With this publication, the Group proudly presents its wide portfolio of brands and solutions that will contribute to the development of Africa and shape its future.

Saint-Gobain in Sub-Saharan Africa

World leader in habitat

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Total sales in 2015

€39,6 billion

Number of countries we operate in

66

We have over 170 000 employees worldwide

We are in 13 countries:AngolaBotswanaEthiopiaGhanaIvory CoastKenyaMozambiqueNamibia Nigeria South AfricaTanzaniaZambiaZimbabwe

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LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE OF AFRICA

CONTENTS

1 LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE OF AFRICA

2 LIVING SPACES MARKET

4 TYPE OF APPLICATIONS

5 INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS

6 ADFORS

7 BITUVER

8 BRASILIT

9 ECOPHON

10 EUROCOUSTIC

11 FILTRALITE

12 GYPROC

13 ISOVER

14 NORTON

15 PAM

16 PLAFOMETAL

17 SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS

18 SEVAX

19 SHEERFILL

20 SOLAR GARD

21 SWISSPACER

22 WEBER

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Waterproofing polymer membranes Fibre cement roof

sheets and boards

Water filtration solutions

Abrasives

Acoustic ceilings and wall panel systems

Stone wool acoustic celings systems

Metal acoustic ceilings systems

Architectural membranes

Window films

Mechanical devices

Wall coverings; asphalt reinforcement solutions

Gypsum-based plasters, ceiling systems and interior walling systems

Thermal and acoustic insulation solutions for walls, floors and roofs

Water and sewerage systems equipment; drainage solutions

Glass and glazing

Warm-edge spacer bars

Adhesives, primers and grouts; decorative range including cementitious floor finishes and ETICS

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Education building x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Gas stations x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Healthcare building x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Industrial building x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Infrastructure x x x x x x

Leisure building (restaurant, hospitality) x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Multi-storey house x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Office building x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Parking x x x x x x x x x x x x

Prison, fire or police station x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Shops and malls x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Single-house unit x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Stadium, swimming pool and gymnasium x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

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ADFORS® Insect Screen FIBATAPE® Drywall Tape MineGrid: ADFORS® mining safety and protection system

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MANUFACTURER OF BITUMEN POLYMER MEMBRANES FOR WATERPROOFING OF FLAT AND PITCHED ROOFS, BRIDGES AND VIADUCTS, EARTH RETENTION WALLS, FOUNDATIONS AND SOUND FLOOR INSULATION.

CALIFORNIA-P AND MEGAVER CALIFORNIASaint Gobain Habitat Lab - Milan, Italy

PRODUCT RANGE

Waterproofing solutionsBitumen polymer, self-adhesive, energy saving, reflectant, under tile and metal-faced membranes.

Acoustic insulation solutionsFelts for floating floors.

APPLICATIONS

Roofing, waterproofing of bridges and viaducts, foundations, floors.

www.bituver.itexport.it@saint-gobain.com

MONOFLEXCALIFORNIA REFLECTIVE PRODUCT

BENEFITS

Easy to install: Membranes do not require complicated installation tools. Optimal application is generally done by melting the lower surface with a propane blowtorch.

Adhesion: Optimal sealing of the new membranes (on the base deck, one layer over the other and at the joints).

Longlasting: APP compounds (Elastoplastomeric) are resistant to UV rays, enabling a longer project lifetime.

Innovation: Special membranes developed for specific uses (cool roofs, renovation, cold application).

MANUFACTURER OF SOLUTIONS BASED ON A RANGE OF TEXTILE AND COATING TECHNOLOGIES USING FIBREGLASS YARNS, SYNTHETIC AND NATURAL FIBRES FOR INDUSTRIAL AND CONSTRUCTION MARKETS.

GLASGRID®Road between Mombasa and Nairobi, Kenya

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PRODUCT RANGE AND APPLICATIONS

Building products • Glass fibre mesh fabrics and grids.• Decorative wall coverings: finished coverings (Novelio® Nature) and paintable

coverings (Novelio® Classic and Design).• Tapes: self-adhesive tape for easier drywall installation (FibaTape®).• Insect screens: fibreglass and polyester insect screens and accessories.

Asphalt reinforcement and mining solutions• Airports, roads, highways, bridges and tunnels (GlasGrid®).• Mining safety and protection system (MineGrid).

www.adfors.comTel: (+33) 1 47 62 37 13

BENEFITS

Indoor air comfort: Novelio® CleanAir absorbs immediately and permanently 70% of the formaldehyde present in the air.

Acoustic comfort solutions: Acoustiver® absorbs up to 50% of sound noise in the room.

Infrastructure reinforcement: The GlasGrid® system extends pavement life by up to 300% by combining strength and low elongation for long-lasting performance.

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MANUFACTURER OF SOUND-ABSORBING ACOUSTIC CEILINGS, FREE-HANGING UNITS AND WALL PANEL SYSTEMS.

PRODUCT RANGE

• Modular ceilings.• Vertical applications.• Free-hanging units and baffles.• Grid and accessories.

APPLICATIONS

• Offices.• Educational premises.• Healthcare facilities.• Leisure: hospitality, restaurants and retail.• Indoor sporting facilities.• Acoustic solutions for Thermally Activated Building System (TABS).

PRODUCT RANGE

Fibre-cement roof sheets: Fibrotex tile; Ondulada tile; TopComfort tile; Translucent tile.

Fibre-cement boards: For outdoor (external walls, facades, sidings, platbands, eaves) and indoor applications (internal walls, covering, wettable areas, ducts and shafts).

www.ecophon.comTel: +27 (0)12 657 2800ECOPHON SOLO™

Aecom Office – Centurion, South Africa

ECOPHON AKUSTO™

ECOPHON SOLO™ & ECOPHON GEDINAGreen Building Council South Africa Offices – Cape Town, South Africa

BENEFITS

Acoustic comfort: Products have an impact on sound strength, sound propagation, sound clarity and reverberation, thereby contributing to improved listening comfort and speech clarity.

Aesthetic: A variety of design options are available, ranging from modular ceilings with different edge designs to free-hanging panels of different shapes and sizes.

Sustainability: A recycled glass content of more than 70%; surfaced with safe water- based paints; contains no anti-microbial chemicals. Environmental product declarations (EPDs) verified by an independent third party.

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MANUFACTURER OF FIBRE-CEMENT SOLUTIONS WITH AN ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY CALLED CRFS (CEMENT REINFORCED WITH SYNTHETIC FIBRE), REPLACING ASBESTOS.

www.brasilit.com.brTel: +55 11 2246-7167

BENEFITS

Fibrotex and Ondulada tiles• Flexible: Best finishing with perfect plugins.• Durable: Resists heat, combustion and organic chemical

agents and corrosion.• Practical: Complete line of complementary parts.

TopComfort tile• Thermal comfort: A thermal fibre-cement reducing internal

temperature up to 4°C.• Durable: Composed of an outer layer of white cement and

titanium dioxide.• Aesthetically pleasing: White coloured tile.• Practical: Complete line of complementary parts made of

fibre-cement.• Sustainability: The product contributes to the LEED SRI score = 91.

Translucent tile• Excellent illumination: Enables up to 70% of the light falling

upon the roof to enter.• Durable and recyclable: Made of polypropylene.• Light: Easy to install.• Aesthetically pleasing: Does not yellow.

Fibre-cement board• Durable and resistant to impacts and moisture.• Fire-resistant.• Flexible: Can also be used on curved surfaces.• Provides thermal and acoustic insulation.

ONDULADA TILE

FIBRE-CEMENT BOARD

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MANUFACTURER OF EXPANDED CLAY CERAMICS TO BE USED IN DRINKING WATER, WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND DESALINATION.

ROUND CLAY AGGREGATES

CRUSHED CLAY AGGREGATES – DUAL MEDIA FILTER

BENEFITS

More water for less cost:Low head loss and low density.Higher storage capacity with higher filtration velocity and higher production capacity.

Energy and water savings: The porosity enables longer filter runs between backwashes (up to 800%).

Cost-effective solutions: A return on investment in 1-3 years (product lifetime > 25 years).

Delivery-friendly: Delivery in large bags can be done for all applications.

www.filtralite.comTel: +47 22 88 77 00

PRODUCT RANGE

• Material made by burning clay at about 1 200ºC, followed by crushing and sieving of the resulting expanded clay pellets.

• Very porous structure, and crushing exposition to a large surface area.• Variable size (0,5-20 mm); variable shape and density (320-900 kg/m3).

APPLICATIONS

Filtrate is used for: Filtralite removes:• Drinking water treatment. • Manganese.• Pre-treatment for desalination. • Ammonia.• Wastewater treatment. • Iron, Arsenic.• On-site treatment. • Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)/

Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD).

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MANUFACTURER OF STONE WOOL ACOUSTIC CEILING SYSTEMS PROVIDING THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF ACOUSTIC AND FIRE PERFORMANCES.

TONGA® ULTRA CLEAN

EUROCOUSTIC provided acoustic solutions for ceilings in the Blaise-Diagne Airport in Dakar, Senegal.

TONGA®

PRODUCT RANGE

Tonga®: Extension range of stone wool acoustic ceilings (7 module sizes and 59 colours and patterns).Tonga® Therm: Thermo-acoustic ceilings ideal for large spaces.Tonga® Ultra Clean: Ideal for demanding environments in terms of hygiene and cleanliness, such as kitchens, public catering areas, laboratories, etc.

APPLICATIONS

A ceiling to suit every need: offices, shops, industrial buildings, culture and leisure spaces, education buildings, healthcare buildings.

BENEFITS

Acoustic comfort: Sound absorption and correction, limited reverberation.Thermal comfort: Products help keep a steady temperature inside buildings and reduce energy consumption, while safeguarding the environment.Aesthetic choice: Large range of modules sizes and colours.Indoor air quality: Products comply with standard EN 13964 appendix E; EUROCOUSTIC ceilings classed E1 in accordance with EN 717 - 1 & 2 (higher class possible for formaldehyde discharges).Recyclable: Ceilings are manufactured from basalt. Mineral wools are recyclable and production waste is recycled. Stable in humid environments: The stonewool produced by EUROCOUSTIC is non-hydrophilic by nature. It thus helps guarantee that there is no sagging in a humid environment.Safety: Products do not sustain the fire or spread the flames.Visual comfort: Thanks to high coefficients of light reflection (>85%), users can benefit from more luminosity and a more comfortable environment.

www.eurocoustic.comTel +33 (1) 56 37 02 42

DUCTWRAP (HVAC)

87 000 m2 of Isover DUCTWRAP; 74 000 m2 of Isover FACTORYLITEMall of Africa – Johannesburg, South Africa

PRODUCT RANGE

• Glasswool: an environmentally-friendly, stable and sustainable insulation material made from a combination of naturally occurring minerals, fluxing agents and up to 80% recycled glass. Available in rolls and batts.

• Ultimate: a new-generation, non-combustible mineral wool with excellent thermal performance for high temperature applications in the industrial and technical markets. Available in rolls and batts.

• Sagex EPS: a range of expanded polystyrene products that offers a choice of lightweight, high-compressive strength and water-resistant insulation solutions for use in industrial, commercial and residential applications.

APPLICATIONS

• Residential insulation: flat roof, ceiling, air-conditioning (HVAC), internal walls, under-slab insulation and foundations.

• Non-residential insulation: metal buildings, roofing, air-conditioning (HVAC), suspended ceilings, walls, floors and foundations.

• Technical insulation: industry insulation, high temperature insulation and ventilation.

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THERMAL AND ACOUSTIC INSULATION SOLUTIONS MANUFACTURER THAT SUPPORTS THE DESIGN OF ENERGY-EFFICIENT CONSTRUCTION.

AEROLITE – Glasswool thermal and acoustic ceiling insulation

Industrial insulation

www.isover.co.zaTel: +27 (0) 86 047 6837

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MANUFACTURER OF GYPSUM-BASED PLASTERS, CEILING SYSTEMS AND INTERIOR WALLING SYSTEMS FOR ALL SECTORS OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.

PRODUCT RANGE

• Plasterboard: gypsum-based board used for walls and ceilings.• Ceiling tiles: gypsum-based and mineral fibre ceiling tiles.• Steel: stud and track drywall structures, cross and main tee ceiling grid,

drywall and ceiling accessories.• Plaster: extensive range of smoothing and levelling plasters.

APPLICATIONS

For all types of construction: residential and housing sectors; office, education, hospitality, healthcare, retail, and leisure sectors; industrial sector.

BENEFITS

Thermal comfort for all seasons

Fire protection: Gyproc FIRESTOP can slow down the spread of flames for up to 120 minutes.

Moisture resistance: Gyproc MOISTURERESISTANT delivers water absorption of <5%.

Acoustic comfort: Gyproc SOUNDBLOC absorbs up to 81dB, compared to traditional masonry (49dB).

Indoor air quality: The technology ACTIV’AIR®, added to Gyproc plasterboards, plaster and ceiling products, absorbs 70% of formaldehyde for up to 50 years.

Mechanical resistance: Gyproc DURALINE, a cost-effective, impact-resistant drywall with a high-density core.

Aesthetic standard and freedom in design

Gyproc Ceiling and Walling Systems use Isover insulation solutions with a SpecSure System Performance Warranty.

www.gyproc.co.zaTel: 0860 27 28 29

HABITO - High Strength Drywall RHINOBOARD Ceilings and Walls and RHINOLITE Plaster Houghton Golf Estate - Johannesburg, South Africa

STAND 47 - A performing model home built almost entirely with Gyproc solutions - Johannesburg, South Africa

BENEFITS

Environment: Use of Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs); Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) verified by an independent third party.

Thermal comfort: High R-value (thermal resistance) and low thermal conductivity solutions.

Acoustic comfort: Top performance in the sound insulation of adjacent rooms by combining optimum acoustic protection.

Fire safety: Isover’s Glasswool and Ultimate products are non-combustible with the highest local fire rating classification. They do not produce any toxic fumes in the event of fire, providing vital time for occupants to evacuate a building on fire.

Possibility to combine Saint-Gobain Gyproc’s Gypsum boards with Saint-Gobain Isover’s insulation.

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MANUFACTURER OF COMPREHENSIVE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS FOR ALL WATER CYCLES.

BENEFITS

Sustainability: Ductile cast iron can be recycled over and over. It also delivers safe drinking water to taps, collects waste water and transports treated sewerage effluent.

Resistance of ductile iron: Thanks to the mechanical characteristics of ductile iron, the metal does not deteriorate over time.

Durability: Products have the most advanced corrosion protection systems.

Adaptability: Ductile iron pipelines, with their coatings and their joints that are specific/adaptable to various geographical configurations and soils conditions, can withstand all the hazards of transport, handling, installation and operation.

Maintenance: Pipes are maintenance-free throughout their lifetime.

www.pamline.comTel: +33 3 83 80 67 89

7 600 metric tons of Saint-Gobain PAM ductile iron pipes and fittings were used in the Husab Mine Water Supply System – Namibia

PRODUCT RANGE

• Ductile iron pipes, fittings, valves and accessories.• Soil and drain systems.• Access covers and gratings for buried networks.

APPLICATIONS

Saint-Gobain PAM designs, produces and markets a full set of solutions for:• Drinking and raw water supply.• Sewerage.• Industry, mining and special applications.

Saint-Gobain PAM manhole cover

120 000 tons of Saint-Gobain PAM pipes (85 km coated with polyurethane to protect the pipe from corrosion) transport water from the Senegal River to Nouakchott, Mauritania

30 km of PAM DN 500 and 600 Natural Pipes and accessories -Lubumbashi, DRC

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MANUFACTURER AND SUPPLIER OF PERFORMANCE-ENGINEERED ABRASIVES FOR TECHNICAL MANUFACTURING AND COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS.

Cutting and grinding wheels

PRODUCT RANGE

• Cutting and grinding wheels for portable and fixed machines: superior performance in the most stringent working environment.

• Diamond blades and machines: blades suitable for use on concrete, tile, brick, asphalt and a wide range of machines (masonry saws, floor saws, table tile saws, petrol saws, wall chaser, and core drilling).

• Coated abrasives: sheets, belts, segmented belts, rolls and sanding discs for polishing, maintenance and repair needs.

• Bonded abrasives: grinding wheels, segments, mounted points, dressing sticks and sharpening stones.

APPLICATIONS

• For all industries – such as oil and gas, metal transformers and wood – but also construction, automotive repair, and “do-it-yourself” applications and maintenance.

BENEFITS

Innovation: Ranges are continually reviewed to ensure that the product offer remains fresh and conforms to the most recent market trends.

Expertise: Technical expertise to ensure that the most appropriate products are used in all abrasives applications, and they are used in an effective and safe manner, maximising performance.

Customer-oriented: Norton is committed to the long-term development of abrasives and to assist customers in all their abrasive needs.

www.nortonabrasives.comSouthern Africa: +27 12 657 2800Eastern Africa: +254 732 496 710 Western Africa: +225 87 15 06 43Global: + 33 6 64 06 46 57

Coated abrasives Diamond blades and machines

Bonded abrasives

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GLASS FOR SUSTAINABLE HABITAT BY SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS: MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF GLASS SOLUTIONS TO THE ARCHITECTURAL, CONSTRUCTION, BUILDING MAINTENANCE, DOOR, WINDOW AND REPAIR SECTORS.

BENEFITS

Solar control and thermal comfort: Reduces the need for heating or air-conditioning.

Acoustic comfort: The acoustic glass within a double-glazed unit comprises a special interlayer, which acts as a dampening core to prevent sound frequencies from vibrating from one pane of glass to the other.

Indoor air quality: Glass is an inert material. No emissions are released in the air.

Sustainability: Glass is a 100% recyclable and energy-efficient material.

www.saint-gobain-glass.comTel: +33 (0) 1 47 62 55 62

7 600 m2 of SGG COOL-LITE KNT 755 and SGG DIAMANT, Kigali Heights – Kigali, Rwanda

SGG PLANITHERM 4S

PRODUCT RANGE

Saint-Gobain Glass specialises in float glass manufacture and magnetron-coated glass. Some examples include:• SGG COOL-LITE XTREME and SGG COOL-LITE SKN II: high selective solar

control and low-E glass for façade applications.• SGG BIOCLEAN: a dual-action self-cleaning glass harnessing the power of

UV rays present in daylight and rain to efficiently combat dirt and grime that  accumulates on the outside of windows.

• SGG STADIP or SGG STADIP PROTECT: laminated safety and security glass, including bullet-proof, anti-blast and fire-rated glass.

• SGG PLANISTAR SUN and SGG PLANITHERM 4S: double-glazed units that offer improved thermal insulation along with solar control with a very good neutrality required in housing. Ideally suited for use in homes with large areas of glazing and south- or west-facing windows.

APPLICATIONS

• Architectural glass (façade): fire and security glass; energy-efficient and day light glazing; anti-reflective glass; easy maintenance glazing; acoustics glazing; smart glazing.

• For the home: conservatories and glass roofs; house windows; external fittings (glass doors, guarding, balustrades and balcony partitions).

• Interior glazing: kitchens and bathrooms (bathroom mirrors, glass tiles and splash backs, wall cladding, furniture, shower screens); living rooms and working spaces (picture frame, wall covering, doors and partitions, furniture items, mirrors); public spaces (elevators, wall panels, shop front, floors, stairs treads).

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MANUFACTURER OF METAL ACOUSTIC CEILING SYSTEMS PROVIDING SUSTAINABLE AND CREATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY PROJECT.

BENEFITS

Acoustic comfort: High-performance sound absorption solutions; effective lateral insulation (for confidentiality between adjacent rooms).

Complete freedom of design:Customisable shapes, finishes, dimensions and colours.

Adaptable ceilings and modular spaces: Equipment that blends in seamlessly (with light fittings, air-conditioning equipment and fire detectors).

Bespoke projects: Our design office can provide guidance and technical advice. Accessibility geared towards your needs: Large dimensions available for easy access to the plenum. Proven resistance: Metal ceilings are the most resistant solution in the suspended ceiling market.

www.plafometal.comTel: +33 (0) 3 24 59 54 18

PRODUCT RANGE

• Monobac: metallic tiles on concealed grids.• Pm12: self-suporting panels for suspended ceilings in corridors and offices.• Modulbac: linear panels on clipped systems.

APPLICATIONS

• Infrastructure, hotels, hospitals, offices.• Corridors, halls, subway stations, outside canopies.

Modulbac FMonobac Pm12

PROJECTS IN AFRICA

• Alger Metro (subway station) – Algiers, Algeria: Monobac• Djibouti hospital - Eritrea: Modulbac, aluminium RAL 1019• Hotel Le Diplomate - Cotonou, Benin: Cassette HO blanc

Alger Metro (subway station) – Alger, Algeria: Monobac

PROJECTS IN AFRICAEscape – Dakar, Senegal: SGG PLANITHERM 4S® and STADIP SILENCELe Mac – Nairobi, Kenya: 10 000 m2 of SGG BIOCLEAN+Mall of Africa – Johannesburg, South Africa: 4 000 m2 of SGG COOL-LITE SKN 154 II

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MANUFACTURER OF ARCHITECTURAL MEMBRANES FOR ROOFS AND FACADES.

BENEFITS

Self-cleaning and low-maintenance: The membranes have chemicals and physical properties that keep them white even in a polluted environment and that make water slide off it.

Noncombustible

Unlimited design: It allows architects to address complex aesthetic challenges. Available in a full range of colours (including metallic).

Environment: SHEERFILL® transmits up to 17% of daylight without the heat gain of traditional glazing, which lowers lighting and HVAC costs.

www.sheerfill.comTel: +33 (0)6 07 15 44 06

58 000 m2 of SHEERFILL® VMenlyn Park Shopping Centre – Pretoria, South Africa

45 000 m2 of SHEERFILL® IIMoses Mabhida Stadium – Durban, South Africa

30 000 m2 of SHEERFILL® IITanzania National Stadium – Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania

PRODUCT RANGE

• SHEERFILL®: an architectural membrane made of fibreglass coated with PTFE (Teflon®).

APPLICATIONS

• Sport facilities.• Transportation terminals.• Commercial buildings.• Parking lots.

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MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF MECHANICAL DEVICES FOR DOOR EQUIPMENT.

BENEFITS

Reliability and quality: Two- year warranty; made in France.

Reactivity: High-quality service, short delays of production for specific units.

Flexibility: Minos and Janus are one of the smallest floor springs on the market, sized for replacement.

Rustproof: Stainless ZAMAK body

www.sevax.comTel: +33 (0)3 85 47 25 59

MINOS + floor-concealed door closers

Floor spring Minos – Tunisia Mall, Tunis, Tunisia

NAVIBLOCMotorised sliding door system

SMA: Motorised lock designed for closure and access control

PRODUCT RANGE

• Closing solutions: floor-concealed door closers.• Fire-proof device solutions: lock designed for enclosure and access control.• Housing solutions: manual or motorised sliding door system.• Tempered glass solutions: hydraulic closing system.

APPLICATIONS

Homes and public buildings: • Firewall doors.• Single or double action and panel doors.• Doors of wood, metal or tempered glass.• Emergency exit and evacuation routes.• Interior sliding doors.• Slide into wall interior partitions without the need for sub-frames.

PROJECTS IN AFRICA• Tanzania National Stadium – Dar-Es-Salaam,

Tanzania: 30 000 m2 of SHEERFILL® II• Menlyn Park Shopping Centre – Pretoria,

South Africa: 58000 m2 of SHEERFILL® V• Kenya Stadium – Nairobi, Kenya: 9 000 m2

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MANUFACTURER OF WARM EDGE SPACER BARS FOR THERMAL PERFORMANCE.

BENEFITS

Energy savings: Cuts heating bills by up to 5% by reducing the window’s Uw value by 0.1-0.3 W/m2k.

Sustainability: Stops condensation forming at the edge of the window and prevents the formation of mould and bacteria for a healthy indoor environment.

Design: Soft and matt appearance for an attractive finish without reflections; largest choice of colours of any warm edge spacer bars (17 in total).

www.swisspacer.comTel: +41 (0)71 686 92 70

SWISSPACER – Ultimate

Sentinel Silver 20 and 35, 400m² (France)

AC 8 mil Stainless Steel 20, 3 500 m2

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Untreated glass

Untreated glass With SWISSPACER Without SWISSPACER

PRODUCT RANGE

• Swisspacer Ultimate: An energy-saving warm edge technology for insulating glass units.

APPLICATIONS

• Any type of building: Residential and tertiary buildings.

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MANUFACTURER OF ARCHITECTURAL SOLAR CONTROL WINDOW FILMS FOR SOLAR PROTECTION AND SAFETY.

BENEFITS

Thermal comfort and energy savings: Films save up to 30% on utility bills by lowering heating and cooling costs.

Solar energy protection: Films reduce solar heat gain and block UV radiation.

Security and safety: Films protect against impact, accidents, and acts of nature, vandalism or bomb blasts/explosions.

Quality: Certified products, made in the USA.

Technical support: For energy savings and comfort calculations, C02 reduction and blast mitigation solutions.

www.solargard.cominfo.emea@solargard.comTel: + 32 (0)9 240 95 66

PRODUCT RANGE

SOLAR FILMSA wide range of solar protection films: • LX70: rejecting up to 54% of the solar energy.• ECOLUX™: a dual-action film improving the insulation value of glass by

up to 70%.

SAFETY FILMS • ARMORCOAT™: a range of safety films protecting from breaking glass while

keeping the glass together in the case of breakage or explosions.

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MORTAR MANUFACTURER OFFERING A COMPLETE RANGE OF SOLUTIONS: TILE ADHESIVES, PRIMERS, GROUTS, CEMENTITIOUS FLOOR FINISHES AND ETICS (EXTERNAL THERMAL INSULATING COMPOSITE SYSTEM). 

www.weber-tylon.co.zaTel: +27 (11) 617 8500

Adhesives suitable for most applications

Over 30 000m2 of Weber ETICS cladding were used inMall of Africa – Johannesburg, South Africa

World-class flooring solutions

PRODUCT RANGE

A full range of building, construction and renovation solutions:• Solutions for façade and external wall thermal insulation (ETICS).• Solutions for fixing tiles and natural stones.• Flooring solutions: mineral-based products and systems.• Technical mortar solutions.• Masonry and plastering mortars.

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BENEFITS

Relevant services: Resulting from an innovation process that closely involves customers in order to guarantee efficiency, quality and competitiveness.

Ease of use.

Active insulation prevents heat flow.

Reduces energy consumption and CO² emissions.

Prevents mould growth.

Eliminates thermal bridges.

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OFFICE IN IVORY COASTBOULEVARD DE LA REPUBLIQUEIMMEUBLE XLLE PLATEAUTel: +225 753 111 34ABIDJAN

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