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drymix.info Newsletter 217/2019; ISSN Number 1613-0111; 10.January 2019

A happy New Year to you all and your families. May 2019 be a good year for you. Leo

1. Casual drymix.info Evening during Bau 2019 in Munich on 17. January 2019
2. Third MEDMA Workshop on 24. February 2019, Topic: EIFS
3. idmmc7, Nürnberg, Germany on 18. March 2019: Registration Open
4. Construction Chemical Session during European Coatings Show Conference, Nürnberg, 19. March 2019
5. Announcing: The 6th India Drymix Mortar Conference, Mumbai, 9. May 2019
6. Malaysia Drymix Mortar Association PPM: Formation Completed
7. Sika Makes Offer to Buy Parex from CVC Capital Partners
8. MC-Bauchemie Takes over Conmix (Licon) Operations in Ethiopia
9. Sidley Chemical has Decided to Join drymix.info as an Industrial Partner
10. Dow Increases Methyl Cellulose Capacity in Germany
11. DAW Acquires 50% of Klinker-Zentrale
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1. Casual drymix.info Evening during Bau 2019 in Munich on 16. January 2019

The casual (and traditional) drymix.info Evening during BAU takes place on Wednesday, 16. January 2019, 19:00 at Hofbräukeller, Munich, Germany, Innere Wiener Straße 19, 81667 München (see www.hofbraeukeller.de; the next subway station is Max Weber Platz on either U4 or U5). This no-tie event is an excellent chance to relax for tired showgoers on "BAU-Wednesday". After a hard day at the fair there is time to network, chat, have dinner with friends and just have a good time. We already have many international guests registered.

Food and drink is sponsored by Calucem, drymix.info and Wacker Chemie (thanks a lot!). Admission is free of charge, of course, but seating is limited, so advance registration is absolutely mandatory, please e-mail us to info@drymix.info.

2. Third MEDMA Workshop on 24. February 2019, Topic: EIFS

After the success of our 2nd Workshop on Renders and Plasters at Sharjah Research Academy, we had many companies already committing to support our next one on External Insulation and Finishing Systems (EIFS). The MEDMA workshops are designed for contractors, consultants and developers, they are being supported by MEDMA members and other drymix mortar producers in the UAE. The third MEDMA Workshop on EIFS will take place on Sunday, 24. February 2019 from 10:00 to 13:00 in the UAE (the exact location still remains to be determined). At this point in time, Conmix, Dow, Terraco, Sodamco, Vitrulan and Wacker Chemie have already confirmed their support. The program will be published in our next Newsletter and as separate mailing to our special MEDMA distribution list. There are several options for industry sponsoring, please enquire with us.

Admission is free of charge for MEDMA members (and mortar manufacturers) and their guests, but pre-registration is absolutely mandatory, please contact drymix.info immediately. Free admission is limited to 2 delegates per company, additional special admission for mortar manufacturers is 150 Euro. Industry observers (raw material and/or equipment suppliers) are admitted too, they pay 390 Euro, reduced for members of drymix.info or MEDMA e.V. to 290 Euro.

3. idmmc7, Nürnberg, Germany on 18. March 2019: Registration Open

The Seventh International Drymix Mortar Conference and Industry Showcase idmmc7 takes place in Nürnberg, Germany, on 18. March 2019. Our Technical Committee consists of Prof. Dr. Johann Plank, Technische Universität München TUM, Germany (Technical Chairman), Dr. Scott Jones, National Institue of Science and Technology NIST, Washington, D.C., USA, Rainer Ålgars, self-employed, Finland and Prof. Dr. Andreas Gerdes, Karlsruhe Insitute of Technology KIT, Germany. The conference is moderated by Ferdinand Leopolder. Our brand new (and substantial!) Drymix Mortar Yearbook 2019 will be issued on occasion of this conference. idmmc7 is an excellent occasion to meet researchers, application technicians and marketing experts from the drymix mortar industry, experience cutting-edge presentations and, last but not least, enjoy ample networking time with friends and colleagues during the breaks.

As on the past 6 occasions, there is a casual Delegate Welcome at Barfüsser im Mautkeller the day before (Sunday, 17.3.19, 19:00) to which all delegates are invited (pre-registration mandatory, sorry, only delegates registered to idmmc7 can be admitted), this event is being sponsored by Wacker Chemie, IMCD and Calucem, thanks a lot!

Admission to idmmc7 is 550 Euro, reduced to 420 Euro for drymix.info, SEADMA and MEDMA members. There is a special admission for mortar manufacturers which is only 280 Euro (no further deductions applicable to this special offer). Registration with credit card payment (Visa or Mastercard only) is open on www.drymix.info. Please note that these prices include 19% German VAT.

4. Construction Chemical Session during European Coatings Show Conference, Nürnberg, 19. March 2019

It also has become a tradition that further cement, concrete and mortar related topics are being presented during the prestigious European Coatings Show Conference in Nürnberg, Germany after idmmc7. The two Construction Chemical Sessions take place on Tuesday, 19. March 2019. The Technical Chairmen are Prof. Dr. Andreas Gerdes, Karlsruhe Insitute of Technology KIT, Germany and Ferdinand Leopolder, drymix.info.

Here is a summary of the contributors and their topics (sorted alphabetically by company/institution, subject to change witout notice):
Calucem, A. Gerz: A new Type of Calcium Aluminate Cement for Self-Leveling Compounds (SLC)
Çimsa, M. Suçu: Influence of Different Types of Cellulose Ethers and Cements on Cement-based Tile Adhesives
Dow Europe (CH), J. Vyörykkä: New Waterborne Roof Waterproofing Coatings Meeting CE Marking Certification Requirements
École Nationale Superieure ENS Paris Sarclay (FR), A. Yamagata: Evolution of Skin Properties on Adhesive Mortars Evaluated by MRI and Interfacial Rheology
IMCD (DE), O. Hetche: Lithium Carbonate Alternatives for Fast Curing Dry Mix Applications
Imerys, A. Eisenreich: Sodium Aluminate to Reduce the Content of Lithium Salts in Building Chemistry Applications
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology KIT , A. Lebhardt: Reactive Transport in Porous Mineral Systems – Experiments and Numerical Analytics
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology KIT , P. Thissen: Molecular Mechanisms of Mechanical and Chemical Corrosion on Cement-bound Materials
Peter Greven, G. Kehren: Effects of Oleochemical Hydrophobing Agents on Plasters? Results of a Long-term Field Study
Technische Universität Berlin, T. Dorn: Influence of Organic and Inorganic Accelerators  on the Portland Cement Hydration and their Applicability in 3D Printing
Technische Universität Berlin, T. Hirsch: Calcium Sulfate Hydrate Varied Portland Cements for 3D Printing
Technische Universität München TUM, A. Engbert: The Unusual Behaviour of Biopolymers as Accelerator in Alumina Cement

Registration to the European Coatings Show Conference can be done though Vincentz Network, see:
https://www.european-coatings.com/Events/European-Coatings-Show-Conference-2019

5. Announcing: The 6th India Drymix Mortar Conference, Mumbai, 9. May 2019

drymix.info is proudly announcing The 6th India Drymix Mortar Conference and Industry Showcase. The full-day technical event will take place on Thursday, 9. May 2019 in Mumbai (location yet to be determined, but we will stick to the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport area as usual). The 6th India Drymix Mortar Conference will unite construction materials experts from the Indian Subcontinent, the Middle East and South East Asia as well as from Europe for a practical and scientific exchange of ideas and concepts. The Drymix Mortar Yearbook 2019 will be published on the occasion of this event. The Construction Chemical Manufacturer's Association of India (CCMAI) and its members are supporting our 6th India Drymix Mortar Conference again. Our Technical Chairman is Dr. Sumon Chakravarty. Our Call for Papers is available from drymix.info, it expires on 31. January 2019. Please sumbit your lecturing proposals soon.

Without sponsoring (our comprehensive Industry Showcase) an event of such magnitude would never be possible at reasonable admission rates for our target groups. So please contact us if you feel (just like us), that India and its neighboring Nations is a dynamic and innovative business environment for an integrated, state-of-the-art and highly efficient  technology approach such as drymix mortar. Upon request, we will forward you our List of Services.

Admission to the 6th Indian Drymix Mortar Conference is 390 € per person, reduced to 290 € for drymix.info, MEDMA and/or SEADMA partners. Drymix mortar manufacturers pay only 150 € per person. There is a special rebate for drymix mortar makers coming from abroad (Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangla Desh, as well as from SEA or the Middle East): it is only 100 € per person.

6. Malaysia Drymix Mortar Association PPM: Formation Completed

Shortly after chirstmas 2018, the Malaysia Chapter of The South East Asia Drymix Mortar Association SEADMA has obtained the formation certificates from the Malaysia Registry of Societies (MROS) in its new name: Drymix Mortar Producers Professional Association PPM (in Malaysian: Pertubuhan Pengilang Mortar PPM). Now the chapter is fully operational and the current members AffordableAbodes, Durabuilt, Ezi Mortartech, Greencast Technologies, Lafarge Drymix, Parex Malaysia, Pye Products and S3 Technologies encourage other mortar producers in Malaysia to join. Our acting President is Kenny Wong (S3, JB), Treasurer is Terence Yong (PYE Products).

During its meeting on 13.12.18 in Petaling Jaya, PPM decided to work on the following issues:
a) Volume Mortars: address the problem of inferior jobsite mixes with primitive machinery by contacting government bodies and industry peers.
b) Taxation of Mortars: currently the situation is unclear if Sales Service Tax (“SST”; 10%) is being imposed on drymix mortars by the new administration. PPM will fight this because it would make modern drymix mortars more expensive than low quality site mix (renders).
c) Standardisation of Technical Mortars: PPM will contact SIRIM in order to introduce technical specifications for mortars for concrete repair and renovation.
d) Construction Damage Cost and Repair: PPM currently collects case studies in order to address those losses in a broader public
e) Quantitative Survey on Mortar Production: will be conducted within 2019
f) Event in July 2019: planning has started for a Malaysia Drymix Mortar Meeting

7. Sika Makes Offer to Buy Parex from CVC Capital Partners

Sika AG of Baar, Switzerland, recently made a binding offer to acquire Parex, Paris France from CVC Capital Partners, Luxembourg (CVC Capital Fund V). CVC has acquired Parex fully back in 2014 from Materis, Paris, France (we reported earlier). Parex is a globally active drymix mortar producer with sales amounting to 1.070 mio Euro in 2018 and operates 74 plants in 23 Nations. In combination with its own mortar activities, Sika expects to raise about 70 to 90 mio Euro in annual synergies eventually. With this acquisition, Sika's mortar business will more than double in size to over 2.000 mio Euro. A transaction value was not disclosed precisely. The deal is still subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed in Q2/Q3 2019.
 

8. MC-Bauchemie Takes over Conmix (Licon) Operations in Ethiopia

MC-Bauchemie Müller GmbH & Co. KG, Bottrop, Gemany has taken over the remaining shares of Conmix, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates in their daughter company Licon Manufacturing PLC, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia. Licon produces renders, tile adhesives, concrete repair systems as well as mortar and concrete additives in Ethiopia since 2009 based on Conmix' knowhow. Licon employs 80 people in production, research, sales and administration. MC-Bauchemie has also taken over some of the shares of minority partner Lica PLC, Addis Abeba and thus owns the majority in Licon. In Africa, MC-Bauchemie already has operations in Guinea and Ghana and representaions in several other Nations throughout Africa. “Ethiopia's construction industry is gowing above average since years,” said Dr. Ekkehard zur Mühlen, CEO of MC-Bauchemie. A transaction value was not disclosed by either party.

9. Sidley Chemical has Decided to Join drymix.info as an Industrial Partner

Sidley Chemical, Shandong, China (Sidleychem) has decided to join drymix.info as an Industrial Partner. Sidleychem was founded in 2005 and produces additives for the use in coatings and building materials, specifically for the drymix mortar industry. Sidleychem's main product groups include cellulose ethers (HPMC and HEMC), redispersible powders (based on VAc/E technology), starch ethers, Calcium Formate, Polyvinyl Alcohol and fibers (based on PP and wood).

We warmly welcome the team of Sidley Chemical to our community.

10. Dow Increases Methyl Cellulose Capacity in Germany

The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan, USA, has recently announced several investment measures into increase its methyl cellulose production capacity in Bomlitz and Bitterfeld, Germany (Tradenames are Walocel and Methocel). All expansion projects combined are expected to yield an increase of capacity of 19.000 tons per year. The projects in the two at German facilities are expected to be completed in 2019 and 2020.

11. DAW Acquires 50% of Klinker-Zentrale

DAW SE, Ober-Ramstadt, Germany has recently acquired 50 % of the capital of Klinker-Zentrale GmbH, Reichshof-Erdingen, Germany. Klinker-Zentrale, founded and run by the Schmalenbach family fabricates fibre concrete panels as well as decorative elements such as quarter bricks for the use on a building's facade and on top of External Insulation and Finishing Systems (EIFS). alsecco GmbH, Wildeck, Germany, a fully owned subsidiary of DAW, will act as a distribution partner of Klinker-Zentrale. „We see ourselves not only as provider of EIFS and finishing renders,“ says Jörg Wochner, CEO of alsecco, "we also want to provide other options of design and technology".


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